
- 258 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This second edition contains new chapters on spelling, pronunciation, and indirect speech, as well as revised and additional exercises with lists of new vocabulary.
This comprehensive book presents 31 individual grammar points in realistic contexts, taking a grammatical approach that allows students not already familiar with these structures to become accustomed to their use. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises, allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning.
Key features include:
- a full answer key
- grammar tables for easy reference
- frequent comparative references to English grammar
- appendices of pronunciation, pronouns, and strong verbs
- a list of new vocabulary at the end of each chapter
Suitable for class use or self-study, Basic Dutch is the ideal companion for students in their first year of study, providing the basic tools needed to communicate in a variety of situations and an introduction to Dutch culture.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Spelling in Dutch
- 2 Subject pronouns
- 3 Verb conjugation in the present tense
- 4 Articles and nouns
- 5 Object pronouns
- 6 Numbers and measures
- 7 The plural of nouns
- 8 Questions and question words
- 9 Possessive pronouns
- 10 Modal auxiliary verbs
- 11 Basic word order
- 12 Telling the time
- 13 Negatives I
- 14 Demonstrative pronouns
- 15 Adjective endings
- 16 The adjective in comparison
- 17 Adverbs
- 18 Separable and inseparable verbs
- 19 The imperative
- 20 The present perfect tense
- 21 The simple past tense
- 22 Reflexive verbs
- 23 The diminutive
- 24 The adverb er
- 25 Prepositions
- 26 Infinitive constructions
- 27 Word order in subordinated clauses
- 28 Relative clauses
- 29 Indirect speech
- 30 Negatives II
- 31 Punctuation
- Appendix I: Pronunciation
- Appendix II: Overview of pronouns
- Appendix III: Strong and irregular verbs
- Key to Exercises
- Index