Basic Dutch

A Grammar and Workbook

Jenneke A. Oosterhoff

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Routledge
02 February 2024

Series: Routledge Grammar Workbooks

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.

By: Jenneke A. Oosterhoff
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 371g
ISBN: 9781032113029
ISBN 10: 1032113022
Series: Routledge Grammar Workbooks
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 02 February 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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

Reviews for Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook

"""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"