Description: Is this the right course for me? 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 insights Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. Grammar tips Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding. Useful vocabulary Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking. Dialogues Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast. Pronunciation Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go. Test yourself Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. Extend your knowledge Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the culture and history of Belgium. Try this Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it. The course is available as a book (9781444105995), as a pack comprising the book and double CD (9781444102383) and as a double CD (9781444102475).

Review: an excellent language guide ... certainly worth investing in if you are serious about learning to conquer this gorgeously throaty vernacular -- Shelley Antscherl, DutchNews.nl 20110120

Contents: introduction pronunciation 01 Hello, come in! 02 What do you do? 03 Where do you live? 04 Groceries 05 Do you know the way? 06 Nice shoes! 07 Can I have a return to Wageningen? 08 Did you have a nice holiday? 09 I've brought flowers for you 10 In the past 11 Let's go to Antwerp 12 I'll send you a text message 13 I really don't know what I want 14 I know exactly how you feel 15 I'm on the computer just about the whole day 16 TV is becoming more and more banal Key to the exercises Strong and irregular verbs Dutch-English vocabulary