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Each Booster covers a specific theme with vocabulary for all CEFR levels (A1-C2).
Series Summary
Each Booster covers a specific theme, such as technology, food, travel, or daily routines. As you move through the levels, the vocabulary becomes more challenging and the stories become longer.
Most graded readers expect you to guess the meaning of new words from the story. The Vocabulary Booster series does the opposite. It is based on one simple idea: every word in the story is a new word for you.
This series gives you control. You decide whether you want to study first, or just read, and you choose your own pace. By learning the words before you read, you avoid frustration and enjoy the story more. You recognise the words as you read, and reading helps you reinforce what you have learned.
Before you start an episode, you can see all the new vocabulary in the study section. You can learn the words first, and then read the story to see how they are used in context. This helps you move from memorising words to actually understanding them in real situations.
We also provide an Anki deck so you can practice with spaced repetition and remember the words for longer.
How to Use This Series
- Study – Look at the vocabulary list for the episode before you read.
- Practice – Use the Anki deck to review the words regularly.
- Read – Enjoy the story. You will recognise every word because you already studied it.
- Remember – The words appear again in later episodes, which helps you keep them in your memory.
The Structure
- Beginner (6 episodes): 25 basic words (A1-A2 level) and simple sentence structures for everyday situations.
- Intermediate (11 episodes): 50 new words (B1-B2 level). More complex stories with useful connecting words and grammar patterns.
- Advanced (11 episodes): 50 new words (C1-C2 level). Longer texts with richer vocabulary and more natural expressions.
Perfect For
- Self-directed readers who want structured, engaging content
- Learners building vocabulary for CEFR A1-C2 levels
- Those who want to move beyond textbook dialogues into real stories
- Students interested in practical Dutch for daily life
Course Syllabus
Beginner (A1-A2)
Het is zonnig – It is sunny
Het regent nu – It is raining now
Warme middag – Warm afternoon
Koude wind – Cold wind
Grote wolk – Big Cloud
Blauwe lucht – Blue Sky
Intermediate (B1-B2)
Warme zomerwind – Warm Summer Wind
Koude winterdag – Cold winter day
Zware regenbui – Heavy Rain Shower
Heldere sterrenhemel – Clear starry sky
Vroege ochtendmist – Early Morning Mist
Plotseling onweer – Sudden Thunderstorm
Lentezon schijnt – Spring sun shines
Herfstbladeren vallen – Autumn Leaves Fall
Stormachtige zee – Stormy sea
Blijvende droogte – Persistent Drought
Sneeuwval begint – Snowfall begins
Advanced (C1-C2)
De Stormvlaag – The Storm Squall
Hittegolf nadert – Heatwave approaches
Onweer boven zee – Thunderstorm at Sea
Mistbanken lossen op – Fog banks dissipate
Sneeuwval verwacht – Snowfall Expected
Het lagedrukgebied – The Low-Pressure Area
Windkracht tien – Wind Force Ten
IJzel op komst – Freezing rain on the way
Droogte in zicht – Drought in sight
De orkaan draait – The hurricane turns
Koude luchtstroom – Cold Air Stream