Modern Dutch Grammar : A Practical Guide

Jenneke Oosterhoff

ISBN 10: 0415828414 / ISBN 13: 9780415828413

Published by Routledge, 2014

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Dutch, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part I covers traditional grammatical categories such as nouns and verbs. Part II is carefully organized around language functions and contexts such as:Giving and seeking informationDescribing processes and resultsExpressing attitudes, mental states and emotionsRegisters and styleFormal and informal communication, e.g. youth talkMain features of the Grammar include:Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanationsExtensive cross-referencing between the different sectionsEmphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of DutchThis is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Dutch at all levels, from elementary to advanced; no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and it provides indices of grammatical terms and functions. This Grammar is complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises and activities to reinforce learning.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Modern Dutch Grammar : A Practical Guide
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415828414
• ISBN 13: 9780415828413
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 246W x 174H x 16D millimeters 246 millimeters width by 174 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 542 grams

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Synopsis

Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative reference guide to Dutch, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples.

The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part I covers traditional grammatical categories such as nouns and verbs. Part II is carefully organized around language functions and contexts such as:

• Giving and seeking information
• Describing processes and results
• Expressing attitudes, mental states and emotions
• Registers and style
• Formal and informal communication, e.g. youth talk

Main features of the Grammar include:

• Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanations
• Extensive cross-referencing between the different sections
• Emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Dutch

This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Dutch at all levels, from elementary to advanced; no prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and it provides indices of grammatical terms and functions. This Grammar is complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises and activities to reinforce learning.

About the Author

Jenneke Oosterhoff is Senior Lecturer in the Department of German, Scandinavian and Dutch at the University of Minnesota. She has taught both German and Dutch.