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Michel Thomas Method: Dutch Introductory Course
Cobie Adkins-de Jong, Els Van Geyte

CD
£12.76 + VAT

ISBN: 9780340971703
Published: 25/07/2008
Extent: 2 Hrs


 
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Summary:

Learn another language the way you learnt your own


You learnt your own language naturally and enjoyably: now you can learn Dutch in the same way.




You'll stick with it because you'll love it


Use the unique method perfected over fifty years by the celebrated psychologist and linguist Michel Thomas.


This method works with your brain, helping you to build up your Dutch in manageable, enjoyable steps by thinking out the answers for yourself.


You learn through listening and speaking without the pressure of writing or memorising.


You pick up the language naturally and unforgettably.




 


The NEW Dutch Introductory Course


  • Learn another language the way you learnt your own

  • Effective method - the Michel Thomas Method of language teaching works with the brain

  • Motivating - live classroom situation with two students encourages you to learn with the students on the recording
  • All-audio - the way you want to learn

  • Pronunciation is gently - but effectively - corrected

  • Reference booklet - accompanying booklet lists key phrases in English and Dutch

  • Suite of progressive and complementary course components: Introductory, Foundation, Advanced and Vocabulary

  • Sales record - the hugely successful Michel Thomas Method is applied to Dutch


Table of Contents:
It is: ‘het is’
Asking for agreement: ‘hè?’
not: ‘niet’
Question words: what: ‘wat?’
I: ‘ik’
I am drinking = I drink: ‘ik drink’
to + verb = verb + ‘en’
You: ‘je’
Yes/no questions
Question words: where: ‘waar’
Word order: trigger verbs send the 2nd verb to the end of the sentence
We: ‘we’
Can/able to: ‘kan/kun’
Good = well: ‘goed’
Question words: why: ‘waarom’
We: ‘we’: use the full verb (with ‘-en’)
How to express the present
Word order in questions
But: ‘maar’
Word order with ‘niet’
Him/her/me: ‘hem/haar/me’
I’m sorry: ‘het spijt me’
Must/have to: ‘moeten’
To know: ‘weten’+ ‘het’ (it)
How to express the present tense
Nothing/something: ‘niets/iets’
Because (for): ‘want’
they: ‘ze’
need: ‘nodig hebben’ (have needed)
Time expressions
Question words: how/what time: ‘hoe/hoe laat’
How to express the future (using present tense): are you coming? = will you come? = will you be coming?: ‘kom’
Patterns: words ending in ‘-ation’: ‘-atie’. For these words, ‘the’ is ‘de’.
He/she: ‘hij/ze’
Adjective endings: ‘-e’
An, a: ‘een’


About the Author(s):

Cobie Adkins-de Jong and Els Van Geyte are native Dutch speakers and experienced teachers of Dutch.

Cobie additionally used to teach German to adults at the Brasshouse Language Centre in Birmingham, while Els also teaches English as a Foreign Language at the University of Birmingham.


Readership:
Self-access course for adult beginners


Reviews:

"A great way to learn; it's fast and it lasts".
The Daily Telegraph

"Five minutes into the first CD, you already feel like you're winning."
Time Out

"Michel Thomas is a precious find indeed."
The Guardian

"Thomas makes it simple"
Sunday Times

"Michel's methods will teach you effectively and easily"
Daily Star

"Hugely inspiring"
Red

"Ideal for any business traveller who needs to be able to get around confidently."
Sunday Business

"Moving along at a relaxed, slow pace, punctuated by amusing anecdotes and jokes from the teacher, the new words, phrases and language rules are gently introduced and reinforced through subtle repetition without ever being tedious. In fact, despite a distinct emphasis on non-work, the course proves very effective and enjoyable, and its format is ideal for learning anywhere you like. So, if you only want to learn to speak the language, this course is highly recommended."
Top Real Travel Product, Real Travel

"Excellent for learning ... This entirely audio course is easy to use and quickly results in some useful ability in the new language. Great for the car."
Adventure Travel


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