'If you want to get to grips further with any of the [European] languages, Routledge's Colloquial series is the best place you could start.' - "Rough Guide to Europe". "Colloquial Dutch" is easy to use and completely up to date! Specially written by experienced teachers for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Dutch. No prior knowledge of the language is required. What makes "Colloquial Dutch" your best choice in personal language learning? It is interactive - lots of exercises for regular practice; clear - concise grammar notes; practical - useful vocabulary and pronunciation guide; and, complete - including answer key and reference section. By the end of this rewarding course you will be able to communicate confidently and effectively in Dutch in a broad range of everyday situations. This pack contains the book and two 60-minute CDs. Recorded by native speakers, these will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.