Colloquial Dutch The Complete Course for Beginners

Colloquial Dutch provides a step-by-step course in Dutch as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Dutch in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include:  A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills  Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar  An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises  Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations  Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in The Netherlands  An overview of the sounds of Dutch. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Dutch is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Dutch. Colloquials are now supported by FREE AUDIO available online. All audio tracks referenced within the text are free to stream or download from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio complements the book and will help enhance learners' listening and speaking skills.