Why memorize a whole language?
Reading is best for learning Dutch, research shows. How about a novel for beginners?
After reading it you are no longer a beginner. You will have learned 1500+ essential Dutch words, from context.
This book has it all:
✅1500+ essential words
✅Gradually gets more complex
✅Cultural insights
✅Vocabulary list Dutch – English
✅Full audio book included🎧
How does it work?
You’ll immerse yourself in the story, with text and audio. Do not stop to look up words. Do not study – read!
With the power of context you will naturally acquire 1500+ essential Dutch words.
The book gradually gets more challenging, so your Dutch improves. Dustin from Germany reviews my book on his YouTube channel and explains how it works.
Tested on over a 100+ students!
Nieuw in Rotterdam is the result of two years of writing, testing, writing and testing.
Nieuw in Rotterdam already brought over a hundred students from 0 until A2.
Tried it yourself too:
Learn Dutch simply through story, really?
I have tested this book with over 50 students now. It works!
There is no magic trick here. The book is not about Peter doing groceries. Since you actually want to know what happens next, you keep on reading.
Keep on reading, keep on learning. It’s simple:
It’s really helpful for students, especially it is good for beginners A1-A2. Interesting story accompanied with audio guide helped me to learn a lot of new words. And the best part is that the book is written with real language used by locals. So it’s highly recommended if you want to learn Natuurlijk Nederlands!
Reading Max’s book was a great way to learn Dutch! Its fun stories teach tons of vocabulary that is useful for everyday conversations and provide insight into common Dutch situations (schools, children, meeting friends, etc.) 10/10 recommendation!
Max’s method not only helped me to finally learn Dutch, but also to find the language more appealing. The stories he tells are very relatable to the expat life which made me feel understood and connected to the plots. With the basics I have now, I feel more comfortable communicating in Dutch wherever I go.
Start learning Dutch naturally! (Forget your high-school teacher)
Dive in this Dutch story for expats, about expats. You’ll wonder: will Reza from Iran ever talk to Dutch women?
After reading the book, you are no longer a beginner.
Are you up for it?
✅Proven method
✅The only good beginner read
✅First and only novel for beginners
✅Tested with 50+ students
✅Endorsed by 3 language schools
These schools support me:
About me – Max Koedood
Since 2016, I teach languages. I am a multilingual Dutch teacher, author and philosopher.
I speak Dutch, English, Spanish, German, French and Persian – on different levels. I have learned these languages using books like ‘Nieuw in Rotterdam’. That’s why I wrote it.
Dozens of expats now speak Dutch naturally, and feel at home in The Netherlands.
