Leiden International Centre Launches “Praat Nederlands Day” to Encourage Dutch Language Learning Among Internationals

September 1, 2025 | Leiden International Centre

LEIDEN, 1 September 2025 – Leiden International Centre is proud to announce the launch of Praat Nederlands Day, a new city-wide initiative taking place on Thursday 9 October 2025. This one-day programme is designed to support internationals in learning and practicing the Dutch language through engaging, accessible activities, with the broader goal of fostering integration and strengthening local community ties.

The programme offers a variety of fun language-focused events taking place throughout the day – including workshops, games, and informal conversation sessions – designed for different Dutch levels. Participants can choose the activities that suit their needs and availability, making it easy to join in at any point during the day.

Praat Nederlands Day is made possible with support from Leiden Municipality and Leiden&Partners, and is organised in collaboration with several local partners, including Taalthuis, The Square Mile, Leiden University Academic Language Centre, the Voorschoten Library, Museum De Lakenhal, and Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.

In addition to the main event, two additional initiatives will bring language practice into everyday settings:

Praat Nederlands at the Shop: Local businesses in the city centre will display welcoming signage and encourage basic Dutch interaction with international customers.

Praat Nederlands at Work: A digital resource package will be made available to employers of international talent, offering useful phrases, conversation starters, and guidelines for communicating effectively with language learners. The initiative will be introduced by a dedicated workshop for employers and HR professionals in September.

The initiative aligns with Leiden International Centre’s mission to help internationals feel more at home in the region and to promote long-term integration through language and cultural exchange.

The full programme and details on how to participate or get involved are available now at: https://www.leideninternationalcentre.nl/praat-nederlands-day

About Leiden International Centre
Leiden International Centre supports internationals living and working in the Leiden region and their employers by providing reliable information, personal support, and a wide range of services and events that help newcomers settle and thrive. Leiden International Centre is a business unit of Leiden&Partners.

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