Dutch: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
by Annelies Mertens, Lonely Planet Phrasebooks
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Author: Annelies Mertens, Lonely Planet PhrasebooksBrand: LONELY PLANET
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); Dutch (Original Language); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-01
ISBN: 1741791804
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Lonely Planet
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- ISBN13: 9781741791808
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Dutch: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
Book Review: Very handy and a good starting point
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a well organized phrasebook with useful language content and enjoyable cultural asides, for example explaining the origins and celebration of Sinterklaas. I would not hesitate to recommend it to someone interested in learning Dutch or simply visiting the Netherlands for a short time, particularly if they plan on traveling outside of Amsterdam.
Key features:
* Short introduction to Dutch grammar. This should be read to gain an understanding of the basic structure of the Dutch language, but bear in mind this is a very brief grammar introduction included to familiarize readers to the content that follows.
* Both Flemish (Belgian Dutch) and Dutch versions of common words are noted where differences exist.
* A culinary dictionary dedicated solely to food and dining related words.
* Well organized, color coded sections with side labels for quick reference.
* Included English-Dutch and Dutch-English dictionary in the back. The entries do mention whether the Dutch word is a 'de' (gendered) or 'het' (neuter) noun, indicated by a gray 'n' for neuter words.
Overall this phrasebook serves its purpose well. There are a few instances of words that are not commonly used and some phrases in the social section that are rarely used in English, let alone Dutch, particularly on the pick up lines and romance pages. However these are easily spotted and fun to read aloud to a Dutch friend for a laugh.
Some advice on using this or any phrasebook: You're not going to have time once you're in a situation to flip through and find what you need unless it's simply looking up a word, so review the applicable section for an upcoming situation ahead of time.
Finally, bear in mind that almost everyone in the Netherlands understands at least basic English, and the majority both understand and speak English quite well. This is particularly true in Amsterdam, where many people will speak English to you by default. You will also find most menu cards in Amsterdam to be in English. However this is not to say you will not encounter plenty of Dutch on other signage and in other situations, making this book handy to have in any situation.
Summary of Dutch: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
Canals, coffee shops and kunst (art) - let this phrasebook guide you past tulips and clogs to some real conversation. Dutch is not as hard as they say, and this book proves it. Go on, doe maar! (give it a go!). Open this phrasebook and dive into the culture of both the Netherlands and Belgium.Our phrasebooks give you a comprehensive mix of practical and social words and phrases in more than 120 languages. Chat with the locals and discover their culture - a guaranteed way to enrich your travel experience.
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