1111 2 3 4 5 Dutch 6 7 An Essential Grammar 8 9 9th edition 1011 1 12111 Dutch: An Essential Grammar is a reference guide to the most important 3 aspects of modern Dutch as it is used by native speakers. 4 This new edition of the book presents a fresh and accessible description of 5 the Dutch language, supported throughout by diagrams, illustrations and 6 lively examples. In particular, a new chapter on prepositions has been 7 introduced and an index for the entire grammar has been formed for easier 8 access to the material. Also, for the first time, panion website will be 9 made available for the book, with regularly updated information about 20111 learning resources available on the . 1 This well-established grammar is the standard reference source for all learners 2 and users from beginner to intermediate level. It is ideal for independent 3 study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes. 4 Features include: 5 •“Let’s try it” sections in each chapter containing sample exercises 6 • panion website with suggestions for hearing and reading Dutch 7 on the web, to be found at 0415423076 8 • A general Dutch–English vocabulary at the end of the book containing 9 all Dutch words used throughout the text 30111 • Full use of examples given throughout illustrating modern usage 1 William Z. Shetter is Professor Emeritus at Indiana University, . He 2 was the author of Introduction to Dutch (1958), the original title of this 3 book, and its subsequent editions. He has been the co-author of Dutch: An 4 Essential Grammar since the eighth edition and is also author of The herlands in Perspective (second edition 2002). 6 Esther Ham is a senior lecturer and director of the Dutch Program at Indiana 7 University, . Her previous publications include the basic language 8 method books, Help: Kunt U mij even helpen? (2001), books 1 and 2. 9 40 41111 Routledge Essential Grammars Essential Grammars