Dutch course Introduction to Dutch Grammar (BASIC)

By Alper

Languages

Dutch

Level

Basic

Lessons

School

None

This introduction is certainly not the most interesting way to begin Dutch, but it is absolutely essential for a good understanding of the more interesting chapters about verbs, nouns, word order, etc. etc.

Teachers:

1. Dutch Grammar (BASIC) UNIT 1

The Dutch alphabet The Letter IJ Syllables Four... more The Dutch alphabet The Letter IJ Syllables Four syllable rules The combination ‘ch’ Word division into syllables: Prefixes and suffixes Dieresis: Breaking up a word between two vowels less

2. Dutch Grammar (BASIC) Unit 2

Long vowels Double vowels Open single vowels Vowel... more Long vowels Double vowels Open single vowels Vowel combinations less

3. Dutch Grammar (BASIC) UNIT 3

Short vowels Pronouncing short vowels Vowels preceding... more Short vowels Pronouncing short vowels Vowels preceding ‘ch’ less

4. Dutch Grammar (BASIC) UNIT 4

The letter ‘e’ The ‘mute e’ (or... more The letter ‘e’ The ‘mute e’ (or ‘schwa’) Double `ee` Maintaining vowel length Keeping vowels long Keeping vowels short less

5. Dutch Grammar (BASIC) UNIT 5

Consonants Consonant combinations Voiced and unvoiced... more Consonants Consonant combinations Voiced and unvoiced consonants Irregular pronunciation Accents and apostrophes Accent aigu Apostrophe less

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