reading list with books by dutch writers FOR DUTCH LANGUAGE STUDENTS


Reading is fundamental to learning a new language! It is a great way to improve your understanding of the Dutch language, increases your vocabulary, but above all it is relaxing, educative and FUN! The below books are original Dutch books by Dutch writers that are great for Dutch language students!

JIP & JANNEKE

Written by: Annie M.G Schmidt

Title in English: Jip & Janneke

Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners Dutch language students

Every Dutch child has grown up with stories about Jip & Janneke and these characters have become popular icons of Dutch childhood. This book series is known for its simplicity and wit, making the books a great tool for Dutch language learners.

OORLOGSWINTER

Written by: Jan Terlouw

Title in English: Winter in Wartime

Reading Level: Suitable for Intermediate Dutch language students

A chronicles of a teenager’s life during the last winter of World War II. This book is a good recommendation for intermediate Dutch language learners and will teach you some Dutch history, along with plenty of new vocabulary. There is also a film of this book.

Het achterhuis - dagboek van anne frank

Written by: Anne Frank

Title in English: The diary of a young girl

Reading Level: Suitable for Beginners / Intermediate Dutch language students

Probably one of the most famous Dutch stories is that of Anne Frank and her life in hiding during World War 2. Although a serious topic, the language used in this book is simple and therefore interesting for Dutch language learners