Colloquial Dutch provides a step-by-step course in Dutch as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Dutch in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: * * * A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills * * Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar * * An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises * * Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations * * Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in The Netherlands * * An overview of the sounds of Dutch. Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Dutch is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and