Modern Dutch Grammar

<p><em>Modern Dutch Grammar: A Practical Guide </em>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.</p><p>The<em> Grammar is</em> 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:</p><ul><p><li>Giving and seeking information</li><li>Describing processes and results</li><li>Expressing attitudes, mental states and emotions</li><li>Registers and style</li><li>Formal and informal communication, e.g. youth talk</li><p></p></p></ul><p>Main features of the Grammar include:</p><ul><p><li>Clear, succinct and jargon-free explanations</li><li>Extensive cross-referencing between the different sections</li><li>Emphasis on areas of particular difficulty for learners of Dutch</li></p></ul><p>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 <em>Grammar </em>is complemented by a companion website featuring related exercises and activities to reinforce learning.</p>