Dutch: A Complete Course for Beginners (Teach Yourself Books) - Softcover

Gilbert, Lesley; Quist, Gerdi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0844238864 ISBN 13: 9780844238869

Publisher: Teach Yourself, 1994

Synopsis

Although it is aimed at those with no previous knowledge, this course is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing skills and aims to help users progress from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Dutch with confidence. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 16 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the telephone and giving opinions. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with pronunciation and grammar. Cultural information sections give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to the Netherlands, including updated information taking into account developments such as the introduction of the euro and the Internet.

About this title

About the Author

Gerdi Quist is co-author of the current edition of Teach Yourself Beginner's Dutch, Teach Yourself Dutch and Teach Yourself Beginner's Dutch Grammar, a native Dutch speaker, and lecturer at University College, London. Dennis Strik is a part-time lecturer at the University of Kent at Canterbury and part-time post-graduate language assistant at University College, London. His previous publications include Teach Yourself Beginner's Dutch Grammar, Teach Yourself Beginner's Dutch Grammar, Dutch on the move (Hugo) and Just enough Dutch (Hugo).

Edition details

• Publisher: Teach Yourself
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0844238864
• ISBN 13: 9780844238869
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English