learn more dutch by reading more dutch!
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 great Dutch books to help you improve your Dutch language skills, or browse our recommendations via the menu
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