An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Dutch. Ollys top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too! - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Dutch for Beginners has been written especially for learners from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? * Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary * Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently * Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability * Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way * Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding * Pleasure! Research shows that if youre enjoying reading in a foreign language, you wont experience the usual feelings of frustration - Its too hard! I dont understand! Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including: * A glossary for bolded words in each chapter * A bilingual word list * Full plot summary * Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able