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)
De witte bank – The White Couch
Het nieuwe kussen – The New Cushion
Koffie en koekjes – Coffee and Cookies
De plantenbak – The Planter
Opruimen met mama – Cleaning up with Mom
Een gezellige avond – A cozy evening
Intermediate (B1-B2)
De bank – The Couch
Het tapijt – Het tapijt
De lamp – The Lamp
Het raam – The Window
De plant – The Plant
De boekenkast – The Bookcase
De thee – The Tea
De foto – The Photo
De deur – The Door
Het gesprek – The Conversation
De avond – The Evening
Advanced (C1-C2)
Stille stoel – Silent Chair
Tapijt geheimen – Carpet Secrets
Lampen aan – Lights On
Bank gesprek – Couch conversation
Planken vol – Shelves Full
Gordijn valt – Curtain Falls
Koffie vlek – Coffee Stain
Stof dans – Dust Dance
Raam open – Window Open
Boeken rij – Book Row
Klok tikt – Clock ticks