An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Dutch."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Dutch for Beginners has been written especially for learners from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently· Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each chapter· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Dutch for Beginners will make learning Dutch easy and enjoyable. Read more

This is the first Dutch grammar specifically designed for the adult with limited learning time whose objective is broader, more fluent everyday communication. Avoiding archaic, highly literary and seldom-used forms, this grammar helps those with some knowledge of Dutch use phrases and vocabulary more effectively. For the beginner, it provides all the grammar really needed for speech and comprehension.:Based on the premise that systematic study of grammar is a shortcut to language learning, Essential Dutch Grammar helps you acquire fluency by emphasizing the strong similarities between English and Dutch, and by concentrating on essentials: spelling, word order, articles and nouns, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, verbs, conjunctions and prepositions--all illustrated by easy-to-understand examples.While explaining how to avoid complicated sentence constructions, tell time and use idioms, the book provides dozens of useful expressions, four detailed appendices on verbs, and a handy glossary of grammatical terms. Whether you're just beginning the study of Dutch or need a handy refresher course, Essential Dutch Grammar offers a modern, streamlined approach that will enable you to master Dutch in the shortest possible time. Read more

Are you learning Dutch?Do you already know about 1000-1200 words (A2-B1 level)?Do you want to learn more words and understand more by reading?10 short stories in Dutch for A2-B1 levelWith this book, you'll learn more than 1000 new words in 10 funny short stories. Each story is about a foreigner getting to know Belgian or Dutch culture. All the difficulties words are translated to help you learn Dutch in context.Past tenses are used, which makes this book suited for students at the end of beginner level and at the beginning of intermediate level (A2-B1). After each one of the 10 stories, there is a quiz about the story to test your comprehension skills and to help you remember the new words. Answers are provided in the key at the end of the book.What will you find in this book?✓ 10 funny and easy Dutch stories✓ 10 quizzes at the end of each story✓ 1000+ translated words✓ Past tenses of the new verbs, articles and plural of new nouns Read more

Are you already making conversations in Dutch?Do you still feel you’re making mistakes?Are you looking for a guide to eliminate those typical mistakes?Learn now with a fast-paced guide to eliminate Dutch mistakes for advanced beginners (level A2-B1)Word order, false friends (or cognates), separable verbs and prepositions are just a few of the mistakes Dutch-learning English-speaking students make. In this book, Dutch teacher Alain de Raymond identifies over 300 of the most common errors students make and clearly explains why students make them while giving the correct versions. The book included many written exercises.What will you find in this book?How to avoid over 300 typical mistakes by English speakersExamples in context for every mistakeClear explanations to understand the errors madeAn overview of false friends or false cognatesHundreds of exercises and their solutionsTranslations and corrections for all the mistakesDownloadable MP3 file for pronunciation mistakesBuy the book and start to avoid these mistakes today! Read more

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners of Dutch."Olly's top-notch language-learning insights are right in line with the best of what we know from neuroscience and cognitive psychology about how to learn effectively. I love his work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in Dutch for Beginners has been written especially for learners from high-beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level to help you progress confidently· Realistic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way· Beautiful illustrations accompanying each story, to set the scene and support your understanding· Pleasure! Research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including:· A glossary for bolded words in each chapter· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Dutch for Beginners will make learning Dutch easy and enjoyable. Read more

Do you know what the hardest thing for a Dutch learner is?Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle…which is precisely the reason we’ve written this book!Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students. Books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes — it’s not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all!In this book, we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the beautiful Dutch tongue.How Dutch Short Stories for Beginners works:Each story is exciting and entertaining with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations.The summaries follow a synopsis in Dutch and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about.At the end of those summaries, you’ll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance!Finally, you’ll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Dutch, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don’t worry if you don’t know the answer to any — we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating!We want you to feel comfortable while learning the tongue; after all, no language should be a barrier for you to travel around the world and expand your social circles!So look no further! Pick up your copy of Dutch Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Dutch right now! Read more

**** FREE Dutch counting (1-10) book for Children (Numbers 1-10)***** FREE as part of your Prime or Kindle Unlimited membershipRead this creative bilingual children’s book (Dutch English bilingual book) on Counting numbers 1 -10 This is a great Bilingual book for young children (Ages 2 - 6). Are you are looking for a counting book from One to Ten?Then, this book might work for you.This picture book (Dutch English) encourages children to count (1 - 10) in a fun and interesting way.Learn to count with the help of the cute animals and the food they eat.“The Squeaky mouse nibbles on ONE yellow cheese …”But what does the swinging monkey like to munch on?Can you count how many carrots the rabbit is eating?What does the baby like to eat?Children (Ages 2 – 4) can learn colors while finding out what and how many each animal in the book eats.Why, fussy eaters might just get inspired to finish their carrots and veggies!The illustrations are cheerful and bright. Playful animals in the book makes counting a lot of fun!This book is ideal for reading aloud to your child. Beginning readers will enjoy reading the simple sentence on each page. The highlights of this wonderful bilingual children's book are: Cheerful full length illustrationsSimple sentences (Dutch English)Reinforcing the numbersLearn colorsLearn what animals like to eatBeginning readers (Dutch English) can practice their reading skills too.Recommended for children (ages 2-6) yearsThere is a FREE bonus section in this counting book.A baby is ready to eat food. You could use this section to encourage your child to eat well too.Bright illustrations make counting a fun game to play. If this sounds like something you would like your child to read, scroll up to download your copy.About the Author/Illustrator Children’s book author and illustrator Sujatha Lalgudi is a Best Seller in Children's Dutch Language BooksSome of her Best sellers in Dutch children's books are:Jojo's Christmas Day - Dutch picture bookWhere is Santa? - Dutch children's bookA Lovely Day - Bilingual Edition - English Dutch childrens bookWhat are you feeling, Dragon - (English Dutch bilingual Book)Finger counting fun - Dutch baby bookAnimal counting book - for beginning Dutch students and toddlers - Bilingual English DutchWhere are the Easter eggs - Bilingual Dutch bookJojo's Easter egg hunt - Dutch Easter book - (Bilingual Edition) Dutch English children's bookThese fiction books (Dutch children's books) introduce children the rich animal life in our jungles, family values and celebrating the many joyous occasions of life.Dutch made easy for kids (easy Dutch reader) - dual language books Read more

Have you been trying to learn Dutch and simply can’t find the way to expand your vocabulary?Do your teachers recommend you boring textbooks and complicated stories that you don’t really understand?Are you looking for a way to learn the language quicker without taking shortcuts?If you answered “Yes!” to at least one of those previous questions, then this book is for you! We’ve compiled the 2000 Most Common Words in Dutch, a list of terms that will expand your vocabulary to levels previously unseen.Did you know that — according to an important study — learning the top two thousand (2000) most frequently used words will enable you to understand up to 84% of all non-fiction and 86.1% of fiction literature and 92.7% of oral speech? Those are amazing stats, and this book will take you even further than those numbers!In this book:A detailed introduction with tips and tricks on how to improve your learningA list of 2000 of the most common words in Dutch and their translationsAn example sentence for each word – in both Dutch and EnglishFinally, a conclusion to make sure you’ve learned and supply you with a final list of tipsDon’t look any further, we’ve got what you need right here!In fact, we’re ready to turn you into a Dutch speaker… are you ready to become one? Read more

Speak and understand Dutch in 3 months!This practical language learning course is packed with Dutch vocabulary, grammar insights and tips to make learning a new language easier. It also includes an audio app that makes learning interactive!Inside this Dutch language book, you'll find: - "Imitated pronunciation" sections that make unfamiliar Dutch sounds less daunting to English learnersWord lists, key phrases and model sentences that build vocabulary - Three self-assessment sections that allow the learner to engage with their own learning, and exercises follow each grammar lesson, reinforcing what has just been taught- Two mini bilingual dictionaries, meaning you can check words in both English and DutchSpeak Dutch fluently in only 12 weeks! Hugo: Dutch in 3 Months has a fresh new look and an accompanying audio app to make learning Dutch easy and fun. This self-study course provides all the resources needed to speak, read and write in Dutch.The 12 weekly chapters contain lessons on the key grammatical structures and present a range of useful vocabulary, along with exercises to reinforce your learning. The essentials of Dutch grammar are clearly explained and tested in conversational exercises, giving you the authentic feel of the language. In addition to a written "imitated pronunciation" guide, which replaces Dutch sounds with English syllables you're already familiar with, the new audio app also allows you to perfect your pronunciation - at home or on the go.Whether you're learning a new language for work, a future vacation or as a hobby, the Hugo language course series is the perfect place to start. Learn languages like French, German, Italian or Spanish in only 12 weeks! Each course includes an audio app to help with understanding and pronunciation. Language learning has never been so easy! Read more

Are you learning the Dutch language?Do you already know about 800-1000 words?Do you want to expand your vocabulary and improve your comprehension skills by reading?A book with short stories in Dutch for advanced beginnersIn this book, you will learn over 400 new words by reading short and funny stories about foreigners in Belgium and the Netherlands. Each difficult word is explained to help students learn the Dutch language.Almost no past tenses are used, making this book suited for advanced beginners (A2 level). After each of the 10 stories, you can make a quiz about the story to help you memorise the new words. Answers are at the end of the book.What will you find in this book?✓ 10 easy and funny Dutch stories✓ 10 quizzes✓ 400+ translated words✓ Past tenses of the new verbs Read more

In het Nederlands worden heel veel verkleinwoorden gebruikt. Ze zijn gemakkelijk te herkennen, maar hoe gebruik je ze eigenlijk? Gebruik je ze alleen voor dingen die klein zijn?Is het ‘zonnetje’ niet even groot als de ‘zon’? Wat is het verschil tussen ‘meisje’ en ‘meid’? Wat zijn een ‘blauwtje’, een ‘groentje’ en een ‘geeltje’? Is ‘netjes’ ook een verkleinwoord? En wat betekent ‘hutjemutje’?Met behulp van meer dan 400 voorbeelden, voorbeeldzinnen en illustraties biedt dit boek een helder overzicht van de vormen en het gebruik van de Nederlandse verkleinwoorden. Aan het eind van het boek weet u niet alleen welke betekenissen verkleinwoorden kunnen hebben, maar ook hoe je ze vormt, welke woordsoorten allemaal verkleinvormen hebben (meer dan u denkt), en welke woorden je altijd in de verkleinvorm gebruikt.Dr. Lijntje Pronk geeft al bijna twintig jaar Nederlands aan studenten en expats. Eerder schreef ze onder andere het boek Speaking Dutch like a Native. Read more

Lezen A2 Ba B2 C1 C2 Read Dutch! #inburgering #staatsexamen #learndutch #nederlandsEen Nieuwe Start – Een inspirerend verhaal over dromen, durven en doen!Sophie is 28 jaar en werkt in een café, maar diep van binnen verlangt ze naar meer. Ze droomt van een nieuwe baan, nieuwe vrienden en een leven waarin ze écht gelukkig is. Maar durft ze de sprong te wagen?‘Een Nieuwe Start’ is een hartverwarmend en inspirerend verhaal over het volgen van je dromen, jezelf durven uitdagen en het vinden van je eigen pad. Perfect voor iedereen die op zoek is naar motivatie om een nieuwe stap in het leven te zetten!Dit boek is geschreven voor mensen die van lezen houden én is geschikt voor mensen die Nederlands leren (A2 t/m C2). Breid je woordenschat uit met dit inspirerende en toegankelijke verhaal over durven, groeien en het volgen van je dromen!Do you want a translation? Send an email to [email protected]! Translations will be added to this serie on Amazon. Read more

If you want to learn the Dutch language without any previous knowledge, then keep reading...Do you want to learn Dutch, but don’t know how – or where - to start?If so, you’ve come to the right place.The purpose of this book is to show you that you can learn the Dutch language, no matter how hard it might seem in the beginning.Within this book, you’ll find tiny tasks that will allow you to practice your skills.You’ll also find many useful words and phrases for reference during your learning, and for a long time after.Many real-life conversations and situations included in this book make it a perfect companion on your learning journey.This book is divided into three parts:The Very BasicsGrammarConversationSo, what are you waiting for? Grab this book now, and start learning Dutch today! Read more

Are you looking for a complete course in Dutch which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Dutch will guarantee success!Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features within the course and online. The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work. By the end of this course, you will be at Level B2 of the Common European Framework for Languages: Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features: NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.GRAMMAR TIPSEasy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.USEFUL VOCABULARYEasy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.DIALOGUESRead and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.PRONUNCIATIONDon't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Belgium.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years Read more

This second edition of 'Dutch for Dummies' is your friendly basic guide to speak Dutch - quickly and easily! Whether you are a student, a traveller, doing international business, or just want to pick up some Dutch, with this clear, easy-to-follow guide you will progress quickly in the language of Rembrandt and Van Gogh. You'll find basic grammar in clear tables, vocabulary for all situations, such as ordering a meal and writing an email, simplified fonetic transcriptions for the pronunciation of words and the do's and dont's about Dutch life.Margreet Kwakernaak has been teaching Dutch to students from all over the world for more than fifteen years. She is founder and director of Suitcase Talen, a language school based in Almere, the Netherlands. Read more

Inhaltsverzeichnis Abkürzungen Niederländisch lernen (Titelblatt) Nomen (Deutsch/Niederländisch) A-C D-F G-J K-M N-P R-T U-Z Nomen (Nederlands/Duits) A-F G-K L-O P-R S-U V-Z Adjektive (Deutsch/Niederländisch) Adjektive (Nederlands/Duits) Adjektive und Vergleiche Einige Adjektive Die Vergleiche Verben (Deutsch/Niederländisch) Verben (Nederlands/Duits) Uitspraak (Aussprache) Die lange Vokale Die kurze Vokale Die Diphthonge Die Konsonanten In de klas (im Klassenzimmer) Das Verb hebben (haben) Das Verb nodig hebben (brauchen) een, geen, een paar het, de dit, dat, deze, die Er is.../Er zijn... (Es gibt...) Die Klasse Die Fächer Die Menschen Groeten en afscheid (Grüße und Abschied) Hallo! Wie geht’s? Auf Wiedersehen! Nützliche Wörter und Sätze Um Hilfe bitten Het voorstellen (Vorstellen) Het gezin en de familie (die Familie) Beroepen (Berufe) Landen (Länder) Steden (Städte) De talen (Die Sprachen) De plaatsen (Orte) Das Verb gaan Die Orte Transportmittel Nach dem Weg fragen Leeftijd (Das Alter) De nummers (Zahlen) Mensen (Menschen beschreiben) Das Verb zijn (sein) Die Leute Haar und Augen beschreiben Die Aktivitäten De kleren (Kleidung) Das Verb dragen (tragen) Unterwäsche und Hauskleidung Fußbekleidung Hose Frauenkleidung Hemd, Pullover, usw. Hüte und Mützen Gürtel und Krawatten, usw. Mäntel und Jacken Anzüge Brillen und Schmuck Sonstiges Adjektive Beispielsätze De kleuren (Die Farben) Die Farben Beispielsätze Dagen en maanden (Tage und Monate) Die Tage der Woche Die Monate des Jahres Die Jahreszeiten Beispielsätze Das Datum De tijd (Die Zeit) Thuis (Zu Hause) het huis (das Haus) Possessive Adjektive Beispielsätze Het weer (Das Wetter) De dieren (Die Tiere) Die Tiere Beispielsätze De natuur (Die Natur) Die Natur Beispielsätze Het lichaam (Der Körper) Der Körper Beispielsätze Eten en drinken (essen und trinken) Frühstück Mittagessen Getränke Tisch Obst Gemüse Fleisch Meeresfrüchte Dessert Nüsse Sonstiges Küche In einem Restaurant Pronomen Possessive Adjektive Grundlegende Verbformen Verben A-D Verben E-K Verben L-O Verben P-T Verben V-Z Adjektive und Vergleiche Reflexive Verben Gefühle und Zustände beschreiben Read more

Êtes-vous en train d' apprendre le néerlandais et à la recherche d’un livre de référence, pour pratiquer ou découvrir de nouveaux mots? “Néerlandais: Les 1000+1 Mots que vous devez absolument savoir” sera bientôt votre guide indispensable: 1001 mots, organisés par catégorie, et un dictionnaire bilingue, pour vous aider à repérer les mots rapidement. Read more

‘Er’ is voor anderstaligen een van de moeilijkste woorden om te leren gebruiken. 'Er' komt ook nog eens heel veel voor. Wat betekent ‘er’ eigenlijk? Waarom kun je het niet gewoon weglaten? Waar zet je ‘er’ in de zin? Hoe spreken Nederlanders het uit? Soms staat ‘er’ twee keer in een zin, klopt dat wel?Wie goed Nederlands wil leren spreken, moet ook vroeg of laat het woordje ‘er’ correct leren gebruiken. Zelfs dit moeilijk te gebruiken woord kunnen anderstaligen foutloos leren toepassen. Met een heldere uitleg en veel voorbeelden en oefeningen leert u in dit boek ‘er’ op de juiste manier te gebruiken. Aan het eind van dit boek weet u op welke manieren ‘er’ gebruikt wordt, op welke plaats in de zin het komt, op welke manieren het uitgesproken kan worden en hoe u meer dan één ‘er’ in een zin zet. Read more

Al die korte woorden, zoals ‘eens’, ‘even’, ‘maar’ en ‘dan’, die Nederlanders zo veel gebruiken, wat betekenen die eigenlijk? Wat betekenen zinnetjes als ‘geef eens’ en ‘geef maar’ of ‘geef dan’? Als je een Nederlander vraagt wat woorden als ‘eens’ en ‘maar’ hier betekenen, is het antwoord vaak dat ze eigenlijk niet veel betekenis hebben. Maar klopt dat wel?In alledaags Nederlands zijn deze woorden, de zogenaamde modale partikels, essentieel voor soepele, heldere communicatie. Ze geven gevoel aan wat je zegt en bepalen de toon van de zin. Nederlanders gebruiken ze in bijna iedere conversatie. Deze woorden zijn onmisbaar in vloeiend en natuurlijk klinkend Nederlands.In dit boek leer je stap voor stap de tien modale partikels van het Nederlands kennen en gebruiken. Dit zijn 'dan', 'eens', 'even', 'maar', 'misschien', 'nou', 'ook', 'soms', 'toch' en 'wel'. De vele voorbeelden en oefeningen helpen je gevoel te krijgen voor de interpretatie en het gebruik van deze soms ongrijpbare, maar zeer veel gebruikte woorden.Dr. Lijntje Pronk geeft al bijna twintig jaar Nederlands aan studenten en expats. Ze schreef verschillende boeken over het Nederlands, waaronder Speaking Dutch like a Native. Read more

The market's most indispensable phrasebook and dictionary has been reinvented for ereaders and is better than ever. With the most up-to-date travel information, easy-to-read page design and simple navigation, Gem Dutch will give you the right word at the right time – every time.Communicate with ease in all of the most common travel situations. A reliable and easy-to-use phrasebook is a travel essential, and with Collins Gem Dutch Phrasebook, the right word will always be at your fingertips.This indispensable language guide covers the topics and phrases that crop up every day on holiday, from finding a hotel to choosing wine.Includes:Fully updated travel informationTravel tips3000-word dictionaryComprehensive menu decoderGrammar and pronunciation sections"Face to face" conversationsWith the help of the Gem Dutch Phrasebook you will never be lost for words in Holland again. Read more