Colloquial Dutch

<p><em>Colloquial Dutch</em> provides a step-by-step course in Dutch as it is written and spoken today. </p><p>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.</p><p>Key features include:</p><ul> <ul> <p> </p> <li>A clear user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking listening reading and writing skills </li> <p> </p> <li>Jargon-free succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar </li> <p> </p> <li>An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises </li> <p> </p> <li>Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations </li> <p> </p> <li>Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in The Netherlands </li> <p> </p> <li>An overview of the sounds of Dutch.</li> </ul> </ul><p>Balanced comprehensive and rewarding <i>Colloquial Dutch </i>is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Dutch. </p><p>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.</p>