Dutch for kidsLearn Dutch for Kids — Preschool to Elementary
Help your child learn Dutch through stories, games, and calm speaking practice with Leo. Voiczy builds on the words your child already knows. Made for ages 3 to 14.
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From first words to real conversations.
Everything your child needs to learn a new language, all in one calm app.
Real talking, real progress.
Leo is a kid-safe tutor your child actually speaks with — out loud, in real time. Natural back-and-forth conversations build confidence, using words they already know, with no pressure and no judgment.
Read along, listen along.
Real picture books that read aloud in two languages at once — the new language your child is learning, with help in the one they already know. A reading habit and a new language, at the same time.
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EnglishLearn through play.
Vocabulary games connect new words to pictures and to words your child already knows. A fun, fast way to learn — and to actually remember.
Safe, ad-free, in your control.
Set daily time limits, choose which features your child can use, and see clear activity reports. Manage all your kids from one calm place.
We use English to teach Dutch
Your child learns new Dutch words by connecting them to words they already know. No confusion, no guessing. Just simple, natural learning.
Most language apps for kids use English as the bridge language. For a English-speaking child learning Dutch, that means learning two new things at once. Voiczy goes straight from English to Dutch, so your child only thinks about one new language at a time.
Calm speaking practice
Voice technology made for kids. The app listens to your child and gives kind, encouraging feedback. No pressure, no scoring. Just confident speaking, one word at a time.
What will your child learn in Dutch?
A simple path through everyday topics that kids enjoy.
Animals
Dogs, cats, birds, and more
Colors and shapes
Red, blue, circle, square
Numbers and counting
Counting from 1 to 20 and beyond
Family and feelings
Mom, dad, happy, sad, and more
Food and daily life
Fruits, meals, everyday routines
Body parts
Head, hands, feet, and more
And many more topics
See all topicsWhy families choose Voiczy
Join thousands of parents helping their kids enjoy learning a new language.
We've seen such an improvement in his confidence speaking Swedish, and his Swedish vocabulary has grown in just the short time he's been using it.
Tara KarlssonMother of a 3-year-old learning SwedishVerified parentMy child loves this app — it's very interactive, he likes to chat and repeat all the words.
Keey De WaalMother of 3 children learning DutchVerified on TrustpilotWe're thrilled by the huge range of learning on offer. Books, games, math, vocabulary with appealing pictures, and on top of that a speech AI. You can also reach support quickly anytime. I gladly recommend it.
Jason AltenbachFather of 3 children learning SwedishVerified on TrustpilotFamilies around the world are raising bilingual kids with Voiczy. Start your child's journey today.
One App. Every Way to Fall in Love With a New Language.
Voiczy weaves speaking, stories, numbers, and vocabulary together — all grounded in the Linking Method your child already understands.
One plan. Everything included.
Every language, every story, and the AI tutor — included. Pay yearly for less than the cost of one tutor session.
- Chat with Leo (AI tutor)
- All stories & books
- Unlock all 19 languages
- Adaptive learning path
- Parent insights dashboard
- Priority support
- 100% ad-free & kid-safe
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- Chat with Leo (AI tutor)
- All stories & books
- Unlock all 19 languages
- Adaptive learning path
- Parent insights dashboard
- Priority support
- 100% ad-free & kid-safe
Cancel anytime
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Built by Expat Parents. Tested on Our Own Kids.
“We couldn't find a tool that taught our children to actually speak. So we built one.”
The Expat Reality
Moving to a new country is hard. We built Voiczy because the existing apps weren't helping our kids make friends or speak with confidence.
Science, Not Gimmicks
We swapped addictive slot-machine mechanics for immersion techniques used by international schools.
If it wasn't good enough for our own children, it didn't make it into the app.
Why learning Dutch is a gift for life
More than words. A way for your child to connect with more people and more places.
Open up the world
Travel, friendships, and future opportunities become easier with another language.
Better focus and thinking
Kids who learn a second language often have stronger focus, memory, and problem-solving skills.
Family and culture
Help your child stay close to family roots, or explore a new culture.
A useful skill for life
Speaking Dutch is a real advantage in school, work, and travel.
Guides for parents
Practical guides from our blog for families teaching this language at home.
- How to Teach Dutch to Your Child: A Parent's Guide for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Elementary Students
- How to Teach Your Child Dutch as an Expat Living in the Netherlands
- Teaching Dutch to Arab Kids in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for Arabic-Speaking Parents
- Teaching Dutch to Turkish Kids in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for Turkish-Speaking Parents
- Teaching Dutch to Japanese Kids in the Netherlands: A Practical Guide for Japanese-Speaking Parents
- Teaching Dutch to Turkish Kids in Belgium: A Practical Guide for Turkish-Speaking Parents in Flanders
Common questions about learning Dutch
Simple answers about teaching your child Dutch.
What is the best way to teach my preschooler Dutch?
Short, playful sessions work best for preschoolers. Two or three minutes of pictures, sounds, and one new word per day adds up fast. Voiczy uses bright pictures and a calm voice so young kids ages 3 to 5 stay focused without screen-time guilt.
How do I teach Dutch to a toddler or preschooler (ages 3 to 5)?
Keep it short and playful — a couple of minutes a day, one new word at a time, said out loud. In Voiczy, your child sees a picture, hears the Dutch word in a calm voice, and repeats it back. No reading is needed, so pre-readers can play on their own. For this age Leo is extra patient, waits through long pauses, and keeps every turn to one simple idea.
Is Dutch for kids right for elementary-age children (ages 6 to 12)?
Yes. Voiczy raises the challenge as your child grows. Kids aged 6 to 8 practice short full sentences through quick games; kids aged 9 to 12 move into real back-and-forth conversation with Leo, small challenges, and follow-up questions in Dutch. Because lessons adjust to age and level, elementary kids get content that stays interesting instead of feeling babyish.
Does Voiczy adjust Dutch to my child's age?
Yes. Voiczy uses three age stages — 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12 — and each child sees lessons, games, and speaking practice with Leo tuned to their stage. You set your child's age once, and the pace, difficulty, and the way Leo talks all follow from there. You can try it free for 7 days.
Can I try a Dutch app for kids for free?
Yes. Voiczy's free activities need no card: the first 2 modules of vocabulary, sentences and maths, 2 story books, and a 5-message chat with Leo, the AI tutor. That is enough to see if Dutch clicks for your child. When you're ready, a free 7-day trial opens everything. It needs a payment method, and after it the full app is one low monthly price for the whole family.
Is Dutch hard for children to learn?
Not really. Children pick up new languages quickly and naturally. Voiczy makes it even easier by using simple words, pictures, and short sessions, so Dutch feels fun, not hard.
How quickly will my child learn Dutch?
Most kids start using their first Dutch words within the first month. The more often they practice, the faster they grow. Voiczy focuses on the words and phrases your child will actually use every day.
What is the best age to start learning Dutch?
Ages 3 to 14 are a great window for learning Dutch. At this age, kids pick up new languages naturally, often without realizing it.
How does Voiczy teach Dutch?
Voiczy connects new Dutch words to words your child already knows. Your child sees a picture, hears the word in a clear voice, and says it out loud. This way, learning feels natural, like learning at home.
Do parents need to know Dutch?
No. The app helps your child learn Dutch on its own. We also share simple tips for parents who want to be part of the learning.
Can my child learn Dutch even if we don't speak it at home?
Yes. Many of our families don't speak Dutch at home. Just open the app a few times a week, watch a video in Dutch sometimes, or read a story together. Small steps add up.
What makes Voiczy different from other Dutch apps?
Most Dutch apps for kids are tap-and-match games. Voiczy is built around real speaking. Your child sees, hears, and says the words. The result is calm, focused learning, made by parents for kids.
Is Voiczy good for bilingual or multilingual kids?
Yes. Voiczy works for families that already speak more than one language. We use the language your child knows best to teach the new one, so Dutch feels easy to add on.
Can my child learn Dutch just by listening?
Yes. Voiczy is audio-first. Your child hears Dutch words and stories in a clear, natural voice. This works well during car rides, quiet time, or bedtime.
Learning Dutch for kids: a simple, friendly app for families
To teach your child Dutch, keep sessions short, playful, and spoken out loud — a few minutes a day of pictures, sounds, and one new word at a time. Voiczy does exactly this for kids ages 3 to 14, and it adjusts to your child's age: a preschooler and a ten-year-old see different lessons, at the right pace, and Leo pitches every practice chat to their age.
Every lesson follows one simple loop: your child sees a picture, hears the Dutch word in a clear voice, and says it back out loud. New words are linked to words your child already knows, so Dutch feels familiar instead of foreign. No reading is required to start, which is why it works for children who are still too young to read.
Voiczy is more than a Dutch app. The same subscription also includes bilingual audio storybooks, basic math and numbers in Dutch, dual-language learning that supports heritage and bilingual families, real-life sentence-building, and a parent dashboard with screen-time controls — a calm, school-like path, not a single drill.
Benefits of learning Dutch early
- Better memory and focus
- Real understanding of Dutch-speaking cultures
- Better opportunities later in life
- Stronger social and communication skills
- Better results in school
Why early Dutch learning works
Many children learn Dutch more naturally when they start young, especially with regular, short sessions. Early exposure helps with pronunciation and confidence.
How to teach your child Dutch — by age
How do I teach my toddler or preschooler Dutch?
For ages 3 to 5, keep it tiny and playful: two or three minutes, one new word, lots of repeating. Voiczy shows a bright picture, says the Dutch word in a calm voice, and invites your child to say it back — no reading needed. Leo is extra patient at this age, waits for slow answers, and keeps every turn to a single idea, so little ones stay happy and never feel rushed.
Is Voiczy good for kids in early elementary (ages 6 to 8)?
Yes. From ages 6 to 8, children can handle short full sentences, so Voiczy gently stretches them — model a phrase, then ask for one more word — and leans on quick guessing games to keep Dutch practice fun. Most kids start using their first Dutch words within the first month of regular short sessions, and the difficulty rises with them so it never gets boring or too hard.
Does Dutch for kids work for older elementary kids (ages 9 to 12)?
Yes. For ages 9 to 12, Voiczy drops the baby talk and treats your child as capable: Leo uses real back-and-forth conversation, small challenges, and follow-up questions in Dutch, and lessons let them chain sentences together. Because the app adapts to age and level, an older child gets content that feels grown-up enough to stay engaged.
How does Voiczy adapt Dutch to my child's age?
Voiczy sorts learning into three stages — ages 3 to 5, 6 to 8, and 9 to 12 — and each child sees lessons, games, and speaking practice with Leo tuned to their stage. It also uses words your child already knows in English as a bridge into Dutch, then adds more of the new language over time. You pick your child's age once, and the difficulty, pace, and Leo's style follow from there.