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Dutch is spoken by 23 million people, mainly in the Netherlands and Belgium, and is an official EU language. For English speakers, written Dutch can be fairly straightforward to pick up, although the pronunciation can be more of a challenge.
This simple guidebook and audio CD covers Dutch grammar, pronunciation and everyday phrases, making this vibrant language more accessible to English speakers – whether you’re just visiting or planning to stay on a long–term basis. Dutch For Dummies is the essential guide for everyone from students and holidaymakers, to those wanting to speak Dutch for business purposes.
From numbers and vocabulary to greetings, popular expressions and proper etiquette, this clear, easy–to–follow guide will have you speaking Dutch like a native in no time.
Dutch For Dummies includes:
- Audio CD to assist learning
- Introductory grammar and vocabulary
- Meeting and getting to know people
- Dining out, shopping, leisure time and the workplace
- Dealing with emergencies
- Tips on how to pick up Dutch quickly
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Whether you want to speak Dutch for business or leisure, this easy–to–use guide will get you up to scratch in no time. The companion CD helps you master Dutch pronunciation, and the book takes you step–by–step through the theory behind written and spoken Dutch. Covering everything from grammar and vocabulary to popular expressions and local etiquette, this is the essential guide for everyone wanting to get to grips with this wonderful language.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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My boyfriend bought this product to learn dutch so that he'd be able to speak with my family in their first language. He has learned some dutch from it and he swears it has some great tips on how to learn a new language.
From my point of view, being dutch and all, I found that some of the words are not actually dutch but german instead and some of the pronounciation tips are bit interesting and I don't believe it reflects the actual language. Although I do understand that it is a really hard language for English people to pronounce so maybe that is as good as it gets. So, all in a all a good product for people just starting out as long as you are prepared for native dutch speakers to give you a hint or two about your pronounciation and finding it a bit interesting that you are talking to them in german (only some words, and dutch people will still be able to understand you very well, so no worries there).
From my point of view, being dutch and all, I found that some of the words are not actually dutch but german instead and some of the pronounciation tips are bit interesting and I don't believe it reflects the actual language. Although I do understand that it is a really hard language for English people to pronounce so maybe that is as good as it gets. So, all in a all a good product for people just starting out as long as you are prepared for native dutch speakers to give you a hint or two about your pronounciation and finding it a bit interesting that you are talking to them in german (only some words, and dutch people will still be able to understand you very well, so no worries there).
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having studied Dutch for the past 18 months, I have found this a welcome addition to other material I have. As well as teaching the language in a clear and concise way, it also gives a lot of information on cultural aspects. Some of this information is invaluable for people such as myself, who live in the Netherlands. A must have for anyone trying to learn an extremely difficult language
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Dutch For Dummies is generally a very good, useful and interesting book and makes language learning a pleasure. Unfortunately, it is badly let down by extremely sloppy editing and proof reading. There are absolutely loads of examples of this: here's just one. On P198 Cilla Vermeent is speaking to Hans van der Jagt and she asks "Heb je ze nu of zomenteen nodig?" which translates as "Do you need them now or later?" The translation in the book is accurate, but in the pronounciation guide a superfluous "ja" (Yes) has been inserted. The whole book is peppered with such mistakes, most of which are minor but very annoying.
The cultural information and other information about life in the Netherlands is extremely well written, interesting and relevant. However: it's a pity that not even a mention is made of the fact that Dutch is the language of the northern half of Belgium as well as the Netherlands, and at least some info on the Belgian scene as well as the Dutch one, should perhaps have been given. After all, Belgium is well visited by British tourists!
I also found the pronounciation guide accompanying each "Talkin'the Talk" to be very good and useful.
My major criticism of the book is that in some of the "Talkin' the Talk" exercises on the CD Rom, there is an insufficient time-gap for the learner to repeat the words aloud. How on earth can a learner be expected to talk at that speed? (Fortunately, this "insufficient time gap" problem does not occur all the time).
All in all, I would give this book a "thumbs up".
The cultural information and other information about life in the Netherlands is extremely well written, interesting and relevant. However: it's a pity that not even a mention is made of the fact that Dutch is the language of the northern half of Belgium as well as the Netherlands, and at least some info on the Belgian scene as well as the Dutch one, should perhaps have been given. After all, Belgium is well visited by British tourists!
I also found the pronounciation guide accompanying each "Talkin'the Talk" to be very good and useful.
My major criticism of the book is that in some of the "Talkin' the Talk" exercises on the CD Rom, there is an insufficient time-gap for the learner to repeat the words aloud. How on earth can a learner be expected to talk at that speed? (Fortunately, this "insufficient time gap" problem does not occur all the time).
All in all, I would give this book a "thumbs up".
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This series of books are really good - I have Spanish for Dummies and the Italian one too, though after my customary Springtime trip to Holland I was determined to get at least a... Read more
Published 5 days ago by El Magnifico
Useless
Very complicated for a first timer. CD not relevant for a lot of the book.
Had to return as i felt it was a waste of money.
Had to return as i felt it was a waste of money.
Published 2 months ago by Votail
Good content let down by sloppy editing.
I've only had this book for a few days and whilst I have found it to be well structured with lots of information I have also found quite a few problems. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. A. Williamson
Great book
I've tried many Dutch language books and this one is by far the best! It's set out in a clear way which makes it easy to follow, what would make it even better is if dummies bought... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2010 by S. Don
its not dutch they are learning but german!
having multiple Dummies books, I had good expectations.But being a native speaking Dutch,having bought this book for my foreign girlfriend, I tossed the book away because its... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by K. Lageirse
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