Overview

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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Author:   Jenneke A. Oosterhoff
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Weight:   0.480kg
ISBN:  

9781032113029

ISBN 10:   1032113022
Pages:   250
Publication Date:   02 February 2024
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of 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

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"""A holistic approach to Dutch grammar for beginner students of Dutch, and more advanced students wanting to refresh their language skills. New, and very welcome, are the pronunciation guide and vocabulary lists per chapter. These features plus an answer key to the exercises make this new edition ideal for selfstudy."" Wijnie de Groot, Senior Lecturer in Dutch, Columbia University, USA"

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Jenneke A. Oosterhoff is Senior Lecturer in the Department of German, Nordic, Slavic, and Dutch at the University of Minnesota, USA.

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