Teach yourself dutch

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This course is designed for anyone eager to quickly advance from basic to confident understanding, speaking, and writing in Dutch. It caters to beginners and those looking to refresh their skills for travel or business. Key vocabulary and structures are presented in 16 thematic units, covering topics from self-introduction to handling everyday situations, using the phone, and expressing opinions. The focus is on communication, with essential language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recordings. Numerous exercises allow for practical application of the language, and helpful grammar tips are provided throughout. Cultural information boxes offer valuable insights for travelers to the Netherlands. The updated edition maintains the effective lesson structure while reflecting contemporary changes, such as the introduction of the euro and the internet. Grammar explanations have been simplified, and dialogues and authentic texts are refreshed. The page design has been enhanced, with section headings in English to aid self-learners. The accompanying audio materials have been expanded to approximately 150 minutes, available on two cassettes or CDs, sold separately or in packs with the book.