Nieuw in de buurt

Would you like to expand your vocabulary, but are you tired of flashcards? Our book series The Dutch Academy Stories makes learning new vocabulary fun.

In Nieuw in de buurt you will meet Richard. He moved to Zwolle and doesn't know anyone yet. He misses his greatest hobby: playing the piano. Richard soon discovers that he can offer his neighbours a helping hand.

• Read and listen to a fun, accessible story in Dutch (A1/A2)

• Easy, short sentences you can use day to day life

• Dialogues

• Find the translation of the most important words (in English) at the bottom of the page

Studying words within the context of a story is an effective way of learning.