Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide (modern Grammars)
by Jenneke Oosterhoff /
2014 / English / PDF
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Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide
Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide is an innovative
reference guide to Dutch, combining traditional and
function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis
on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are
richly illustrated with examples.
is an innovative
reference guide to Dutch, combining traditional and
function-based grammar in a single volume. With a strong emphasis
on contemporary usage, all grammar points and functions are
richly illustrated with examples.
The
TheGrammar is
Grammar is divided into two parts. Part I covers
traditional grammatical categories such as nouns and verbs. Part
II is carefully organized around language functions and contexts
such as:
divided into two parts. Part I covers
traditional grammatical categories such as nouns and verbs. Part
II is carefully organized around language functions and contexts
such as:Giving and seeking information
Giving and seeking informationDescribing processes and results
Describing processes and resultsExpressing attitudes, mental states and emotions
Expressing attitudes, mental states and emotionsRegisters and style
Registers and styleFormal and informal communication, e.g. youth talk
Formal and informal communication, e.g. youth talk
Main features of the Grammar include:
Main features of the Grammar include:Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanations
Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanationsExtensive cross-referencing between the different sections
Extensive cross-referencing between the different sectionsEmphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of
Dutch
Emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of
Dutch
This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Dutch at all
levels, from elementary to advanced; no prior knowledge of
grammatical terminology is assumed and it provides indices of
grammatical terms and functions. This
This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Dutch at all
levels, from elementary to advanced; no prior knowledge of
grammatical terminology is assumed and it provides indices of
grammatical terms and functions. ThisGrammar
Grammar is
complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises
and activities to reinforce learning.
is
complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises
and activities to reinforce learning.
