Dutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge. This simple guidebook and audio CD covers Dutch grammar, pronunciation and everyday phrases, making this vibrant language more accessible to English speakers - whether you're just visiting or planning to stay on a long-term basis. Dutch For Dummies is the essential guide for everyone from students and holidaymakers, to those wanting to speak Dutch for business purposes. From numbers and vocabulary to greetings, popular expressions and proper etiquette, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will have you speaking Dutch like a native in no time. Dutch For Dummies includes:* Audio CD to assist learning* Introductory grammar and vocabulary* Meeting and getting to know people* Dining out, shopping, leisure time and the workplace* Dealing with emergencies* Tips on how to pick up Dutch quickly
Table of Contents
Introduction. Part I: Getting Started. Chapter 1: You Already Know Some Dutch. Chapter 2: Low-cal Grammar: Just the Basics. Chapter 3: Number Magic: All Kinds of Counting. Part II: Dutch in Action. Chapter 4: Greetings and Introductions. Chapter 5: Getting to Know Each Other Better. Chapter 6: Enjoying a Meal and Eating Out. Chapter 7: Shopping 'til You Drop. Chapter 8: Making Leisure a Top Priority. Chapter 9: When You Have to Work. Part III: Dutch on the Go. Chapter 10: Money, Banks, and Post Offices. Chapter 11: Asking for Directions. Chapter 12: Staying in a Hotel. Chapter 13: Using Transport. Chapter 14: Coping with Emergencies. Part IV: The Part of Tens. Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Pick Up Dutch Quickly. Chapter 16: Five Things You Should Never Say. Chapter 17: Ten Favourite Dutch Expressions. Chapter 18: Ten Public Holidays to Remember. Chapter 19: Ten Phrases That Make You Sound Professional. Part V: Appendixes. Appendix A: Dutch Verbs. Appendix B: Minidictionary. Appendix C: About the CD. Index.
About the Author
Margreet Kwakernaak has taught Dutch to foreign students for over ten years. She is the founder and director of Suitcase Talen, a language school in Almere, the Netherlands.
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It is not the nicest to be reading something that already establishes itself superior to the reader (for dummies) but it has reason. The writers know their stuff and I already learnt five valuable tips in the first few chapters of reading. It’s also good to highlight the useful content so you can do quick references back. From my experience the technological ones are pretty hard to get into, and have too many tid bits that you don’t need to know. I recommend this book only if you are already familiar with the series and trust it.
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