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* Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd

* Number Of Pages: 256 CD's

* Publication Date: 2003-07-03

* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 1405301066

* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781405301060

* Binding: Paperback

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Dutch (Hugo in Three Months)

By Jane FenoulhetThis new edition of Hugo Dutch in Three Months has been

written for us by Jane Fenoulhet, who has considerable

experience in teaching her subjea from university level

downwards. The book is designed for students learning at

home. who want to acquire a good working knowledge of

the language in a shon time. The grammar is presented

concisely and clearly, and the student is given plenty of

opportunity to praaise what has been learnt. In order to

gain the most from Hugo Dutch in Three Months, you should

spend about eight hours a week studying. Every three

weeks in the course there is time allowed for revision as

well as revision exerdses.

Start with sections 1-3 on pronundation. It is extremely

imponant that you master the sounds of Dutch before

moving on to the grammar. Each sound is described in

enough detail for you to work our its pronundation, but if

possible this should be done in conjunction with the CD

recordings that we offer as optional extras to the book.

The best way to master the sounds. stress and intonation

of a foreign language is by imitating a native speaker.

Failing this, you might be able to listen to Dutch on the

radio or via the internet; it wil1 at lea st give you some idea

of the sounds and rhythm of spoken Dutch. You should

move on to the following sessions only when you are able

to recognize readily which letters spell which sounds. The

exercises and drills will serve as a test.

The rest of the book is organized in a pattern, enabling

you to develop a study routine. The work is divided into

five areas:

Grammar Read through each numbered section of

new grammar at least twice. Use the references to other

sections as opponunities for revision. Try to understand

rather than memorize; U you have understood. the

exercises and drills will ensure that you remember the

rules through applying them.

Vocabulary Lists of words contain all the vocabulary

needed for the week's work.Exercises:

These are mainly straightforward translation

exercises carefully formulated to incorporate both the

grammar and the most important rules learnt so far, and

both old and new vocabulary. The student is expected to

have learnt the vocabulary as he or she progresses. The

language used is everyday, standard Dutch. It is most

important that you check your answers carefully with the

key. If you don't understand a mistake, go back to lhe

grammar. At the back of the book there is a grammatical

index to help you find the section you require.Drills

These are intended to be spoken aloud, for both

pronunciation and grammar practice. Cover all but the top

line with a sheet of paper, because the answer is given on

the next line. Work through lhe drills line by line and use

them as a test to see if you are ready to move on to the

next chapter; if you can complete them fluently, then you

are. If you are not, carefully go through the chapter again.Conversation

Each week contains a sample of standard

colloqu ial Dutch. It is important to remember that

idiomatic language cannot be translated word for word.

An English translation is given to enable you to compare

idioms. Practise reading the Dutch conversation aloud

until you can do so without hesitating.The course is rounded off with a few reading passages that

have been graded according to their grammatical content;

by the time you have completed Week 8, you should have

sufficient knowledge to manage the first two passages. As

a whole, the book provides the sound grammatical basis

needed in order to speak, understand, read and write

Dutch. But it is important to continue expanding your

vocabulary through reading, listening to the radio if

possible and, best of all, through visiting the country. We

hope you will enjoy this course, and wish you success

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