Full Description
Are you looking for a course in Dutch written for the absolute beginner who has no experience of learning a foreign language? Get Started in Dutch will give you the confidence to communicate in Dutch. Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The emphasis of the course is placed on communication, rather than grammar, and all the teaching is in English, so that you will quickly and effortlessly get started in Dutch. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B1 of the Common European Framework for Languages: can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Learn effortlessly with new, easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.USEFUL VOCABULARY Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. DIALOGUES Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. PRONUNCIATION Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at: www.teachyourself.com TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Contents
Introduction Pronunciation and spelling Unit 1Where do you live? Unit 3: In the supermarket Unit 4: She likes modern clothes Unit 5: A lager for me, please Unit 6: Do you go to the cinema a lot? Unit 7: What are you going to do? Unit 8: That's much more expensive Unit 9: Hold on a moment, I'll just put you through Unit 10: Come in Unit 11: On holiday Unit 12: At home and at work Unit 13: Typically Dutch Key to the exercises Grammar summary Dutch-English vocabulary English-Dutch vocabulary Index
