Level up your Dutch language skills through reading

Complete Beginner

At this level, you’re just starting out. You may know a few individual words or phrases like “hello” or “thank you,” but you can’t really use the language yet. A0 is not an official CEFR level, but it is often used to describe absolute beginners. If you are new to Dutch, start here!

Beginner

You can understand and use very simple sentences. You can introduce yourself, ask and answer basic questions (like "Where do you live?" or "Do you have brothers or sisters?"), and interact in a very limited way if the other person speaks slowly. Students at A1 level know ~1000 words.

Elementary

You can handle simple everyday situations, like ordering food, giving directions, or talking about your job, family, or hobbies. You can understand common phrases and basic written texts. Students at A2 level know ~2500 words.

Lower Intermediate

You’re able to speak and understand more freely in everyday situations. You can describe events and understand the main points of spoken or written texts. If you have only used apps, we recommend that you start with our A1 or A2 level readers. Students at B1 level know ~5000 words.