Beginner's Dutch (Teach Yourself)

For those who find learning a new language daunting, the Teach Yourself Beginner's Language Series is just what the language teacher ordered. Each friendly and practical course introduces the new language without overwhelming the learner and includes: Lively dialogues and exercises A helpful pronunciation section Manageable lists of practical vocabulary A glossary of grammar terms Hints on how to make learning easy Fascinating language and cultural information Accompanying dialogue recordings on CD Gerdi Quist and Dennis Strik have extensive experience in language teaching at various levles and currently lecture in Dutch at University College London. Contents......Page 3 Introduction......Page 5 Pronunciation and Spelling......Page 9 Unit 01: I am a nurse......Page 13 Unit 02: Where do you live?......Page 23 Unit 03: In the Supermarket......Page 40 Unit 04: She likes modern clothes......Page 51 Unit 05: A lager for me, Please......Page 64 Unit 06: Do you go to the cinema a lot?......Page 73 Unit 07: What are you going to do?......Page 84 Unit 08: That's much more Expensive......Page 97 Unit 09: Hold on a moment, I'll just put you through......Page 106 Unit 10: Come in......Page 115 Unit 11: On Holiday......Page 125 Unit 12: At home and at work......Page 137 Unit 13: Typically Dutch......Page 148 Taking it Further......Page 170 Key to the Exercises......Page 172 Grammar Summary......Page 183 Dutch-English Vocabulary......Page 201 English-Dutch Vocabulary......Page 212 Index......Page 223 Appropriate for a refresher before a trip or for a complete beginner, this all-audio course includes 13 dialogues that teaches Dutch conversation without getting bogged down with grammar Covers basic Dutch language skills for beginners, including words and phrases for greeting people, ordering at a restaurant, shopping, and traveling