A fit check, not a scoreboard: who wins for which goal, and who each option is the wrong pick for.
The national news in easy Dutch from the public broadcaster NOS: fewer topics, a slower pace and difficult words explained. Also on YouTube.
Full profile →The official Dutch spelling list from the Dutch Language Union, used in the Netherlands and Flanders: correct spelling, de or het, plurals and verb forms. No translations.
Full profile →Quick verdict
NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal and Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (Groene Boekje) sit within a few fit points (80 vs 82). Pick on format and goal, not vanity score.
Same two options. Different winners depending on what you need.
If
You are an absolute beginner
→ Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (Groene Boekje) Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (Groene Boekje) is the safer on-ramp from zero.
| Factor | NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal | Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (Groene Boekje) |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 80 | 82 |
| Type | Resource | Resource |
| City | Online (NL) | Online (Global) |
| Region | Netherlands | Global |
| Levels | A2, B1 | A0, A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 |
| Online | Yes | Yes |
| In person | No | No |
| Focus | Free, News, Listening, Easy Dutch | Free, Official spelling, de/het, Verb forms |
Yellow marks the stronger side on that row.
NOS Journaal in Makkelijke Taal
Best for
Not for
Woordenlijst Nederlandse Taal (Groene Boekje)
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Not for
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