1st Edition

Colloquial Dutch 2 The Next Step in Language Learning

By Gerda Bodegom, Bruce Donaldson Copyright 2005

    Colloquial Dutch 2 is the next step in language learning for those who already have a basic knowledge of Dutch. The authentic dialogues, texts and variety of exercises in this course will help learners to consolidate their language skills and further their language competence.

    Key features include:

    • a section devoted to idiomatic expressions in each unit
    • cultural points and information on various dialects
    • vocabulary lists relative to the topics of each unit.

    Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

    Introduction, Acknowledgements, Abbreviations, Unit 1: Nederlandse tradities, Unit 2: Steden, Unit 3: Reizen, verkeer en weer, Unit 4: Werk, Unit 5: Huis en gezin, Unit 6: Eten en gezondheid, Unit 7: Het bedrijfsleven, Unit 8: De media, Unit 9: Vrije tijd, Unit 10: Politiek en maatschappij, Unit 11: Sport en recreatie, Unit 12: Cultuur, Grammar summary, Key to exercises, Grammar index, Topic index

    Biography

    Gerda Bodegom and Bruce Donaldson