Wablieft

Belgium's easy-language newspaper — real news written in plain, short Dutch.

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What it actually is

A Flemish easy-language newspaper written for adults who find standard press Dutch hard, whether they are learners, low-literate readers or older people. Short sentences and everyday vocabulary, but real reporting rather than simplified filler. Articles are readable free on the news site; the printed weekly and school packs are subscription products. Because it is Flemish it also gives you Belgian spelling and word choice, which differs from Netherlands Dutch in small but noticeable ways.

What it covers

  • Reading
  • Vocabulary

How it teaches

  • Comprehensible Input — Acquire a language by understanding lots of messages slightly above your level, rather than by studying rules.

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