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Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar (Routledge Comprehensive Grammars) 2nd Edition

by Bruce Donaldson (Author)
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Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Dutch grammar. This completely updated new edition covers the new spelling system introduced in 1997 and the latest reform of 2005. A new section covers modal particles.

Concentrating on the real patterns of use in modern Dutch through lively and accessible descriptions of the language, the Grammar is an essential reference source for the learner of Dutch, irrespective of level. It is ideal for use in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types as well as being indispensable to those teaching themselves.

The volume is organized to promote a thorough understanding of Dutch grammar. It offers a stimulating analysis of the complexities of the language, and provides full and clear explanations. Throughout, the emphasis is on Dutch as used by present-day native-speakers. An extensive index and numbered paragraphs provide readers with easy access to the information they require.

Features include:

• detailed treatment of the common grammatical structures and parts of speech

• extensive exemplification

• particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty

• Dutch-English parallels highlighted throughout the book

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    0415432316
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0415432313
  3. Edition
    2nd
  4. Publisher
    Routledge
  5. Publication date
    August 1, 2008
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  8. Print length
    456 pages
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'It will be indispensable for all English-speaking serious students of the Dutch language.' - Signpost, April 2000

'I have long sought a book which was able to clearly, though not necessarily simply, describe the Dutch language in a logical and comprehensible manner.' Amazon.co.uk reviewer

'An excellent reference grammar with clear explanations that do not require an in-depth understanding of generic grammatical terms.' Amazon.com reviewer

About the Author

Bruce Donaldson is a former lecturer in Dutch and German at the University of Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of Colloquial Dutch and Colloquial Dutch 2, Colloquial Afrikaans, German: An Essential Grammar and Mastering German Vocabulary (all published by Routledge)

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Routledge; 2nd edition (August 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 456 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0415432316
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0415432313
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.5 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with book and bought it at a good price
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Happy with book and bought it at a good price.
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D.S.
4.0 out of 5 stars For intermediate learners, yes, but still comprehensive
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2010
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English-speaking learners of Dutch are done a great service by Bruce Donaldson. His comprehensive grammar [which I recommend be used in conjunction with the Routledge Essential Dutch Grammar and Dutch-English Dictionary] lives up to its name with its enormous scope, but unfortunately for the beginner, does away with the absolute basics and assumes that the reader already has these covered. Donaldson covers all manner of idiomatic usage in the book [particularly his extremely useful section on prepositions], though he unfortunately steers clear of modal particles. He explains away some constructions by recommending a parrot-fashion approach, but for the most part is very good at clarifying peculiar usages. For those interested in taking their Dutch explorations a step further, Kevin Cook's Dubbel Dutch serves as an excellent follow up to this volume [if you are: a. able to get your hands on it and b. willing to foot its price tag]

PS: The discrepancy in price between hardcover and paperback editions of this book is absurd. Stick to paperback.
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Purwanto
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Dutch Grammar for English speaking individual.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2015
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This is the Dutch Grammar book I wanted to have.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An answer to prayers!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 7, 2011
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I'm a self taught beginner and this is an answer to my prayers! I'm not in any position to comment on whether everything is covered but what I AM able to comment on is its usefulness. Because I'm self taught, I'm learning grammar as I need to use it (I belong to a website forum that allows me to submit my work to Dutch native speakers)so I need something that will allow me to access the grammar I need. I also need it to be sufficiently clearly explained that I don't regret the fact that I have no teacher to ask for further explanation. It passes both tests with flying colours.

What I love about this grammar is that everything is explained very clearly and very fully in very immediate and unacademic English. I feel Bruce Donaldson is standing at my shoulder cheering me on. In addition, it is packed full of examples that demonstrate the grammatical points that he is making. This has the added bonus of exposing me to correct sentence construction. The index works very well.

Best of all, it is on my Kindle. So instead of having to lug around a heavy, heavy grammar, I have it quickly and easily available. It's also much, much cheaper than its paper versions.

Five stars definitely. VERY highly recommended.
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helene Sansonnetti
5.0 out of 5 stars Those grammar books are simply the best in the world
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 20, 2014
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Those grammar books are simply the best in the world. I already used them when I learned Swedish and again for Dutch... I will use them also if I learn a new language.Excellent.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Serious Dutch
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 11, 2013
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As a student of Dutch, I find this excellent book to be of inestimable value. If you want to learn Dutch to a serious level, then you NEED this book.
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morstar
5.0 out of 5 stars This pretty much covers everything in exhaustive details from the basics ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 20, 2014
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This pretty much covers everything in exhaustive details from the basics right up to the more advanced stuff, and is chock-full of examples.
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