Decide the type of audio books you would like to use. Different audio books use different techniques, and you should choose the type that works best for you. For example, some audio books will teach Dutch using the traditional vocabulary and memorization format, while others use more creative techniques to teach Dutch just as you learned your first language. If you plan on traveling to the Netherlands as a visitor, you may want to choose an audio book that emphasizes common travel phrases.
Purchase your audio books. You can purchase Dutch audio books in CD-format from most major book retailers, or you can download them from sites like iTunes, Amazon and Audible. If you download them, you can listen on your computer or transfer them to CDs or an MP3 player.
Listen to one lesson each day. While you may want to keep moving ahead in order to learn more material in short time, your brain will need time to process each bit of information, so try to stick with no more than one lesson each day.
Pronounce every word you hear spoken in Dutch. Dutch contains some very difficult pronunciations, so you will need to practice by constantly saying the words aloud. As the narrator sounds out each word, repeat it to the best of your ability. Keep practicing and before long it will begin to feel more natural.
Listen for cognates, or words that sound similar in English. Dutch is more similar to English than any other language, according to Language Learning Advisor, and so you can often memorize or figure out the meanings of words by comparing them to the words you already know in English. For example, the Dutch word for "What" is "Wat." The Dutch term for "Good morning" is "Goedemorgen."
Keep detailed notes. Whenever you learn important new words, phrases and concepts from your audio book, write them down. This will help you to better retain the information and will also allow you to refer back later. Keep a list of every vocabulary word and consider testing yourself by turning your words into flash cards.