ABSTRACT
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.
The 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:
- Giving and seeking information
- Describing processes and results
- Expressing attitudes, mental states and emotions
- Registers and style
- Formal and informal communication, e.g. youth talk
Main features of the Grammar include:
- Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanations
- Extensive cross-referencing between the different sections
- 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 Grammar is complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises and activities to reinforce learning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |21 pages
Structures
part |19 pages
Noun groups
chapter |18 pages
Nouns
chapter |15 pages
Pronouns
chapter |15 pages
Adjectives and adverbs
chapter |9 pages
Prepositions
chapter |5 pages
Numbers and measures
part |11 pages
Verb groups
chapter |10 pages
Verbs
chapter |9 pages
Verb tenses
chapter |7 pages
Verb modes and voices
part |12 pages
Word order and sentence structure
chapter |11 pages
Word order
part |5 pages
Letters and sounds
chapter |4 pages
Pronunciation
chapter |7 pages
Spelling
part |23 pages
Functions in context