Dutch: An Essential Grammar

By William Z. Shetter, Esther Ham

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ISBN: 978-0-415-42307-6
Binding: Paperback
Published by: Routledge
Publication Date: 10th July 2007
Pages: 279

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About the Book

In this ninth edition of Dutch: An Essential Grammar, the authors have tailored the content to make a truly essential compendium of the most important grammatical structures in the Dutch language.

Developed with the beginner in mind, this grammar uses abundant examples and extensive cross-referencing to present the language in an engaging and accessible manner. Features include:

core vocabulary for each unit
a Dutch-English glossary
three short stories
further reading and resources.

This is an ideal companion to a classroom-based course, helping to further explain and reinforce the grammar content of any chosen textbook. It is also an invaluable tool for independent learners.

1. Pronunciation 2. Spelling 3. The Plural 4. Articles and Demonstratives 5. Personal Pronouns 6. The Verb 7. The Adjective 8. Object Pronouns 9. Possessive Adjectives 10. Numbers and Dates 11. The Past Tense 12. The Past Tense 13. Some Irregular Verbs 14. Modal Auxiliaries 15. The Future 16. Colloquial Speech and Writing 17. Separable Prefixes 18. Conjunctions, Relative Pronouns 19. Prepositions 20. Word Order 21. The word er 22. Diminutives 23. The Passive Voice 24. Aspect and Idiomatic Usages of Some Verbs 25. Word Formation and Derivation 26. Three Stories 27. Going On

Dutch: An Essential Grammar

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