Most Dutch courses assume you already read Latin script comfortably and think in a European language. Asagno starts from Arabic instead: every grammar explanation, every translation and every piece of feedback is written for someone whose first language is Arabic, not adapted from an English course. That matters more than it sounds — Arabic speakers already have a head start on some sounds that trip up other learners, like the throaty Dutch g, and face different hurdles, like telling p from b. You place into the right level with a short adaptive test, then follow a plan built around what you actually need Dutch for — settling in the Netherlands, a civic integration exam, a job, or everyday conversation — with a daily practice session, spaced-repetition flashcards so vocabulary actually sticks, and an AI tutor you can talk to in Dutch while it corrects and explains in Arabic when you need it.
What you'll learn
- Where you actually stand: a short placement test gives you a real CEFR level instead of guessing
- A daily plan sized to the minutes you actually have, not a fixed course schedule
- Dutch for real situations: the gemeente (municipality), the huisarts (GP), a rental contract, a job interview
- Speaking practice with an AI conversation partner, with a full report after each session
- Focused preparation for the language sections of the Inburgeringsexamen and the Staatsexamen NT2
A first taste — five words you will actually use
de gemeente — the municipality (where you register your address)
de afspraak — appointment
het burgerservicenummer (BSN) — citizen service number
de huisarts — GP / family doctor
Sorry, kunt u dat herhalen? — Sorry, could you repeat that?
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know the Latin alphabet already?
No — the placement test and the first lessons assume nothing, and every Dutch word is paired with its Arabic meaning and audio, so you learn to read it as you go.
How long does it take to reach B1?
Public estimates put B1 at roughly 350–400 guided hours from zero, which is why the goal planner asks how many minutes a day you actually have and builds a realistic timeline around that instead of a fixed number of weeks.
Is this the same as an official civic integration (inburgering) course?
No — Asagno is a self-paced learning app, not an officially recognised inburgering course provider, and it does not replace a route arranged with your municipality where one is required. It does cover the same practical vocabulary and situations (the gemeente, DUO, housing, the huisarts, work) and helps you prepare for the language parts of the exams those routes lead to.