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