Supplement Your Dutch Lessons With This reading Tip

Titles from the Leeslicht Dutch fiction series

So perhaps you’ve started learning Dutch and you’re looking for books to help you along your way. If turning to children’s books doesn’t appeal to you, Leeslicht books can be an even better way to supplement your Dutch lessons. Leeslicht is a specialized Dutch reading series designed to support beginning readers in their journey towards literacy.

Leeslicht features a carefully curated selection of engaging fiction and non-fiction stories written in simplified language. The series features short novels as well as biographies, contemporary fiction, historical stories and classics like Romeo and Juliette.

The series addresses the unique challenges faced by adult learners of Dutch, making it a more effective tool than children's literature which often employs simplistic language and themes. Leeslicht focuses on relatable subjects that resonate with adult experiences, encouraging deeper engagement.

At the Dutch public library in Amsterdam, there are currently around 100 titles in the Leeslicht genre.