reading list with famous & classic books in dutch 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 iconic and classic books in Dutch that are great for Dutch language students!

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