Colloquial Dutch (Colloquial Series) - Softcover

Donaldson, Bruce

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138124311 ISBN 13: 9781138124318

Publisher: Routledge, 2016

Synopsis

Colloquial Dutch provides a step-by-step course in Dutch as it is written and spoken today.

Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Dutch in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

Key features include:

• A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
• Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar
• An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises
• Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations
• Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in The Netherlands
• An overview of the sounds of Dutch.

Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Dutch is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Dutch.

Colloquials are now supported by FREE AUDIO available online. All audio tracks referenced within the text are free to stream or download from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio complements the book and will help enhance learners’ listening and speaking skills.

About this title

About the Author

Bruce Donaldson is a former Assistant Professor and lecturer in Dutch and German at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138124311
• ISBN 13: 9781138124318
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 370