Dutch is a natural Germanic language spoken primarily in the Netherlands and Belgium. It's termed as one of the easiest languages for English speakers and afrikaans speakers. Learning Dutch will help you learn other Germanic languages, including Afrikaans.
Courses:
learndutch.org (beginners course)
Duolingo
Dutch in three months Hugo languages, Advanced Dutch Hugo languages
FSI Dutch
Bart de Pau's Summer/Winter Course (requires money and you will stay at the accommodations. Highly recommended)
Miscellaneous:
Learn Dutch with Bart de Pau (vocabulary, listening and reading resources, very useful)
Dutch with Alain (grammar and listening, very useful)
Dutch with Niel (some grammar)
https://www.parleremo.org/viewcatalog.php?catlang=nld
dutchgrammar.com (extensive grammar and forum, very useful)
https://duolingo.fandom.com/wiki/Dutch_(NL)_Skill:Basics_1
Dutchpod101
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The NT2 (Nederlandse als Tweede Taal) is the equivalent of the Japanese N5-N1. It's an exam that will test your Dutch fluency. It does cost money, but it provides you with a certificate that will open up advanced employment options in the Netherlands or your place of work. Some links are listed below that will help you with finding it.
https://www.staatsexamensnt2.nl/item/state-exams-dutch-as-a-second
https://www.nt2.nl/en/
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Study resources
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