Lekker Direct

 

Lekker Direct: Surviving the Netherlands One Awkward Moment at a Time is my first published book, and it’s written in English.

 

I started writing it after spending years traveling and noticing just how strange — and entertaining — Dutch habits can seem when seen from the outside. But honestly, a big part of the inspiration came from all the expats living in the Netherlands, who kept holding up a mirror and asking, “Wait... you guys do what now?” Turns out, a lot of what I thought was normal is actually pretty weird.

 

So what happens when blunt meets gezelligheid?
A mix of awkward moments, cultural confusion, and (hopefully) lots of laughs.

 

Lekker Direct follows expats among which Dimitrios and Eleni, a Greek couple living in the Netherlands, as they — along with their international friends — navigate everything from kringverjaardags and Kingsday chaos to the existential crisis of being told to bring your own birthday cake to work.

You’ll also meet:

An Italian couple who dare to show up late to a party

An American slowly unraveling over Dutch Sinterklaas traditions

A Portuguese woman stalked by curtainless windows

And many more characters just trying to survive daily life in Dutchland

Inside, you'll discover:

What to do when your gift completely misses the mark

How to find your way into a secret Dutch mustard society

Why toddlers dominate the supermarket race

And what it really means when a monkey crawls out of your sleeve

Is it based on true stories? Absolutely. Mostly. Kind of.

Lekker Direct is short, sharp, and unapologetically honest — part guidebook, part comedy, and part therapy session for anyone who’s ever felt baffled by Dutch culture (and yes, even the Dutch themselves).

 

Lekker Direct is available as both a paperback and eBook on Amazon:
👉 Buy on Amazon

Details

Publisher: LinguisticaPro

Language: English

Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 978-9916430606

NT2 Kaas Vos & Coelha - Series

🗣️ NT2 Kaas Vos & Coelha  Leren je Nederlands

 

:earn Dutch Through Storytelling

As a Dutch teacher, I kept hearing the same question: “What can I read to improve my Dutch that’s not boring or too childish?”
And honestly, I didn’t have a great answer. Most Dutch learners get pointed toward children's books (which are nice, but often miss the cultural or adult context expats need), or they’re stuck with dry, artificial NT2 short stories that offer little narrative joy.

So I decided to create my own solution.

NT2 Kaas Vos & Coelha is a story-based Dutch reader series specially designed for language learners. Each chapter is presented twice:

First in A1-level Dutch (for beginners)

Then again in a richer A2–B1 version (for intermediate learners)

This dual-format helps you build confidence at a lower level, and then re-read the same story with more depth and vocabulary — all without losing the joy of storytelling. It’s a great tool whether you’re just starting out or trying to level up.

You’ll also find:

Visual vocabulary pages (word-picture association)

Glossaries for each chapter with English translations

Thematic repetition to support long-term retention (food, emotions, daily life, etc.)

Even though it’s an NT2 reader, the stories are fun to read with your kids too — and there’s a long-term story arc that develops across the first five books, with real character growth.

 

Who is it for?

• Whether you’re:
• An expat learning Dutch in the Netherlands or Belgium
• A student in an NT2 class or language program
• A self-learner looking for something fun and motivating
• A parent who wants a read-aloud book that you both can enjoy (and learn from!)

 

The series (and therefor the books) have their own place on Amazon 👉 You can buy them here. They might in the future also become availabe at your local library

 

— NT2 Kaas Vos & Coelha is made for you.

The NT2 version is available in both paperback and eBook, just like the original. I aim to release a new book every month for the first year, so feedback and ideas are always welcome!

Kaas Vos & Coelha - series

The Original Kaas Vos & Coelha Series

Kaas Vos & Coelha is a lighthearted, fully illustrated story series about a cheese-obsessed fox and a curious rabbit living in a gezellig Dutch village. The stories revolve around friendship, food, misunderstandings, moving house — and, of course, carrots and cheese.

I didn’t originally write this series for Dutch children — but they enjoy it all the same. The language is rich, natural Dutch, and the stories are fun to read aloud, with plenty of visual and verbal humor. There are running jokes, warm themes, and little details between the lines that grow as the series goes on.

And while the tone is always family-friendly, some lines tend to land a little differently depending on who's reading. One that readers often quote back to me is:

“Voor het toetje gingen ze samen naar het huis van Coelha.”

Completely innocent in the story — but adults sometimes pause and smile. That’s part of the fun: layered storytelling that gives something to everyone, whether you're six or sixty.

This version of the series is best for:

Dutch-speaking or multilingual families

Curious adult readers who enjoy cozy, character-driven stories

Anyone who loves a bit of mischief, heart, and cheese

 

This edition does not include a glossary or simplified language. It’s written in flowing, native Dutch. If you’re learning Dutch and looking for extra support, the NT2 version was made especially for you.

 

 Available in paperback and Kindle:
👉 Buy the regular Kaas Vos & Coelha -sereis  on Amazon