Learning Becomes an Adventure: Discover Dutch Through Fairy Tales “The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack” & “Rumpelstiltskin” (with supervision in Dutch)
For teachers and librarians supporting Ukrainian newcomer students, we are pleased to introduce a new educational workbook designed for children and beginners who are taking their first steps in learning Dutch from scratch. The workbook I Read in Dutch by Leolibris is a modern coursebook created specifically in the format “Dutch for Ukrainian learners.”
Bilingual learning through meaningful stories
This volume in the series brings together two classic Brothers Grimm tales, adapted for early language learners. The combination of parallel texts (Dutch + Ukrainian) and story‑based learning makes the book highly suitable for students who are still developing basic Dutch proficiency.
Story 1: “The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack”
A lively tale about honesty, justice, and the consequences of deceit. The clear storyline and rich vocabulary help students understand new words in context.
Story 2: “Rumpelstiltskin”
A well‑known story about greed, cleverness, and making wise choices. Its repetitive structure and simple narrative make it ideal for beginning readers.
These stories create a motivating and supportive learning environment in which children acquire language naturally. For schools and libraries, they offer an excellent way to combine reading pleasure with language development.
✏️ Effective language support for A1 learners
The workbook provides a complete set of exercises aligned with classroom practice:
- Parallel Dutch–Ukrainian texts
- Vocabulary acquisition through context
- Writing tasks and handwriting practice
- Structured training of A1 grammar and basic sentence patterns
- Accessible reading comprehension activities
This makes the book suitable for independent work as well as guided instruction — even for adults or volunteers who do not speak Dutch themselves.
🌟 Why this workbook is valuable for schools and libraries
- Designed specifically for Ukrainian newcomer students
- Suitable for A1 level and complete beginners
- Combines reading, exercises, and writing in one resource
- Supports both self‑study and classroom use
- Enables parents to assist at home, even without Dutch knowledge
- Available via Amazon.nl
📦 Start today with meaningful language learning
With I Read in Dutch, learning Dutch becomes an engaging journey. The stories bring language to life, vocabulary is absorbed naturally, and students experience success from the very first pages.
The workbook is now available on Amazon.nl — a valuable addition to any school or library collection supporting Ukrainian learners.
✨ Learning Dutch becomes easier when stories lead the way.
