Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook

by Jenneke A. Oosterhoff

Basic 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 thirty-one individual grammar points in realistic contexts, taking a grammatical approach which will allow 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 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.

Genres: Reference, Language

258 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2009

Reviews

[Cristina Popescu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an amazing tool in my discovering the workings of Dutch grammar.
I definitely recommend it to people who have already completed a Dutch course for beginners.
After finishing this book, I feel like I can plunge headlong into the Intermediate Dutch book and more complicated issues of the language.
10/10 - it was a real pleasure to work through this book.

[Prince Singh · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clear, concise and well structured book for brushing up your Dutch skills or beginning with elementary Dutch. The explanation and reasoning for rules is well explained. The division in 25 chapters with ample exercises facilitates the learning. Recommended.

[Elizabeth]

It only took me three years to finish this book! It was very hard.

I'm also done with Goodreads. Find my at The StoryGraph if you still want to see what I'm reading: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile.... The recommendations are much better, plus it's not owned by Amazon.

[Denis Kotnik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good exercises, explanations, theory, images, use cases etc. Good workbook!

[évan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall, great *basic* introduction! However, some things are unclear/ wrong. Not (that) important ones though.

I do recommend it, but with complementary material. Always, for a *basic* introduction to Dutch.

[Sebastián Alarcón · Rating 4 out of 5]

It focuses more on grammar. Don't exprect to learn to speak from this book, it works better as a complement of other better books to learn.