Language Resources

Tools to help you read, write and speak Pennsylvania Dutch.

Brief guides for learning how to use similar words.

Learn by doing with interactive worksheets.

Words commonly used by native speakers.

Learn Deitsh sentence structure, grammar, and more in this 82-page Pennsylvania Dutch language textbook.

Read along and listen to articles and watch videos in Pennsylvania Dutch on jw.org

Talking about yourself and othersNovember 5, 2026
Look at the differences between English culture and Pennsylvania Dutch culture when talking about yourself and others.
New Spelling for Borrowed English Words in Pennsylvania DutchSeptember 17, 2026
Discover how updated spelling makes borrowed English words easier to read in Pennsylvania Dutch—without changing how they’re pronounced. See examples of the changes and learn how new and older spellings will appear in the Words List.
In-Page Word Search Speed ImprovementsAugust 23, 2026
Want to find a word on The Words List without… Read more: In-Page Word Search Speed Improvements
How to Use Contractions in Pennsylvania DutchJune 10, 2026
English speakers use a lot of contractions when they talk.… Read more: How to Use Contractions in Pennsylvania Dutch
Pennsylvania Dutch Word GameMay 31, 2026
Gleichsht du games shpeela? (Do you like playing games?) Try… Read more: Pennsylvania Dutch Word Game
gans vs goahMay 10, 2026
When should you use the Pennsylvania Dutch words gans and goah in a sentences. Let’s look at the differences between the two.