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Topic: Dutch grammar


  
 Dutch
Dutch is a West Germanic language spoken by some 21 million people mostly in the Netherlands (Holland) and the northern half of Belgium (Flanders, including Belgium's capital Brussels).
Dutch is spoken by practically all inhabitants of the Netherlands and parts of Belgium, as well as in the northernmost part of France where it is called Vlaams (Flemish).
Dutch is considered to be a Category I language in terms of difficulty for speakers of English.
www.nvtc.gov /lotw/months/december/Dutch.html   (1137 words)

  
 Dutch Studies Course Information
Shannon, T. Dutch 107 is designed for undergraduates and graduates on the structure of modern Dutch covering all aspects of Dutch, with comparison to English and German.
Dutch and Flemish contributions to history, art, literature, and society from the 17th century “golden age” to the present are rich and varied.
In Dutch, the notion ‘droog’ (dry) refers to certain rationalistic, conceptual tendencies that aim at returning to basics as wlle as to a kind of humor, usually called ‘droge humor’ (dry humor).
german.berkeley.edu /dutch/Courses.html   (1596 words)

  
 Dutch Grammar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Dutch, like German and Norwegian, is also known for its ability to glue words together to form very long words.
Dutch nouns and Dutch adjectives are either neuter or common gender.
Dutch nouns are, however, inflected for size: -je for singular diminutive and -jes for plural diminutive.
www.dutchlanguage.info /dutch/grammar.asp   (337 words)

  
 Grammar - Uncyclopedia
For instance, "noun" were the Geek grammars of object, and "verbs" was the Greek grammars of actions, although there was regional variations in who followed which grammers.
Grammar Nazis are a rare breed, posing as innocent school teachers and professors.
The word "Grammar" comes from the name "The Grammarians", which is a shortening of the longer name "The Dominique-Gram-rians" who were the cult following of Dominique Bouhours and Gram Grahams, who were the Mother and Father of modern Graham crackers.
uncyclopedia.org /wiki/Grammar   (757 words)

  
 Transparent Language - Dutch Language Learning   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Dutch is the official language of the Netherlands.
Dutch is a Germanic language of the Indo-European language family.
Afrikaans, a derivative of Dutch, is one of the official languages of South Africa.
www.learn-dutch-language-software.com /overview.htm   (542 words)

  
 A simple grammar for Dutch
The grammar rule in rule 7 defines that a complementizer phrase consists of a complementizer and the argument for which this complementizer subcategorizes.
Such a complementizer `omdat' (the Dutch equivalent of `because') is defined in rule 8, where it should be noted that this complementizer requires that the verb phrase should not dominate the empty verb, by specifying the value of the
The current simplification is motivated, because for the expository purposes of the grammar, it is not necessary to implement a gap-threading analysis of topicalization.
odur.let.rug.nl /~vannoord/papers/diss/diss/node36.html   (1424 words)

  
 Dutch grammar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Structurally, Dutch is a V2 language, which means that the inflected verb is raised to the second position in the main clause.
The rule Dutch children are taught is the " 't kofschip (the merchant ship) rule", that is, if the verb stem ends with the consonants of 't kofschip (-t, -k, -f, -s, -ch or -p), the past tense dental is a -t-; otherwise it is a -d-.
Like English, Dutch has two kinds of demonstrative pronouns: one kind (dit, deze) corresponds to the English this or these, and is used for nearby objects; the other kind (die, dat) corresponds to the English that or those and is used for objects at a further distance.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dutch_grammar   (2352 words)

  
 2006-2007 Course Register
A first semester language course covering the core Dutch grammar and vocabulary with the goal of providing the corner stone for developing overall linguistic proficiency in Dutch.
Grammar is expanded beyond the basics and focuses on compound sentences, features of text coherence and idiomatic language usage.
A first semester Dutch language course covering the core Dutch grammar and vocabulary with the goal of providing the corner stone for developing overall linguistic proficiency in Dutch.
www.upenn.edu /registrar/register/dtch.html   (521 words)

  
 Computational Grammar for Dutch.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In developing the grammar the short-term goal of developing a grammar which meets the requirements imposed by the application (i.e.
The design and organisation of the grammar, as well as many aspects of the particular grammatical analyses, are based on Head-driven Phrase Structure Grammar (Pollard and Sag 1994).
The grammar is compiled into a restricted kind of definite clause grammar for which efficient processing is feasible.
odur.let.rug.nl /~vannoord/papers/oviseval/node8.html   (199 words)

  
 Dutch language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dutch is grammatically similar to German, for example in syntax and verb morphology (for a comparison of verb morphology in English, Dutch and German, see Germanic weak verb and Germanic strong verb).
Dutch is spoken by practically all inhabitants of the Netherlands and Flanders, the northern half of Belgium where it is often referred to by the dialect name Vlaams (Flemish).
In addition to the many dialects of the Dutch language many provinces and larger cities have their own accents, which are usually accompanied by a particular dialect.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dutch_language   (5783 words)

  
 Dutch Grammar   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The grammar roughly covers the first 100 contact hours of any Dutch course at university level meant for exchange students e.g.
The purpose of this website is to offer the basics of the Dutch grammar in as many translations as possible.
If you have studied Dutch in the past and you would like to contribute to this project by providing a translation, please contact us.
www.hollandgrammar.com   (192 words)

  
 Learn Dutch .:. Online Dutch Grammar Course
Dutch Grammar section, where you learn the technical bits of the Dutch language.
Dutch audio to get a feel of what the Dutch language sounds like.
The Dutch Grammar Forum, you can practice your Dutch, post your questions, and read answers to questions other Dutch learners have asked before you.
www.dutchgrammar.com /en   (380 words)

  
 Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar
Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar is a complete reference guide to modern Dutch grammar.
Dutch: A Comprehensive Grammar includes detailed treatment of the common grammatical structures and parts of speech, extensive exemplification and pays particular attention to areas of confusion and difficulty.
This Grammar is an essential reference for the learner of Dutch, regardless of level, and will be the standard reference for years to come.
www.lexiconer.com /bookstore/item.php?id=45   (717 words)

  
 Teach Yourself Dutch Grammar
Teach Yourself Dutch Grammar is designed to meet the needs of any student of Dutch, from the complete beginner through to the intermediate and advanced, who wants a quick and easy-to-use reference grammar, with exercises and answers.
The grammar is presented in easily accessible double-page-spread units, with grammar explanations on the left-hand page and exercises to practise and check understanding on the facing right-hand page.
Dennis Strik, co-author, is a part-time lecturer in Dutch at the University of Kent.
www.teachyourself.co.uk /ldutchG.htm   (130 words)

  
 Lagelands Grammar - Adjectives
This grammar is aimed at students of Dutch at beginners' level.
The Lagelands Grammar was first written and produced in 2000 at the University of Hull by Agaath de Vries and Roel Vismans.
In 2004-05 it was revised by Christine Sas at University College London and Roel Vismans at the University of Sheffield.
www.ucl.ac.uk /dutch/grammatica/index.htm   (231 words)

  
 Learn Dutch - Dutch Language Courses and Phrase Books
Based on the premise that systematic study of grammar is a shortcut to language learning, ESSENTIAL DUTCH GRAMMAR helps the language student acquire fluency by emphasizing the similarities between English and Dutch and by concentrating on essentials, such as spelling, word order, parts of speech, and other elements of grammar--all illustrated with easy-to-understand examples.
This is a fantastic book for anyone with an interest in the Dutch language, regardless of how advanced your learning is. It shows you have to use the most popular Dutch verbs in all conjugated tenses and also provides a comprehensive list of hundreds of other often used verbs in their present and past tenses.
The Dutch speakers on the cassette tapes (also available) are ridiculous to an extent, but maybe it's just the natural sound of the language as I know it to be, a little embellished.
www.almudo.com /Netherlands-Language.htm   (1978 words)

  
 Unforgettable Languages
Dutch words are taught throughout each section in small increments followed by short grammar lessons.
Dutch Level 1 will teach you to communicate effectively using and understanding Dutch sentences.
Survival Dutch is a downloadable-only mini-course designed to rapidly teach about 200 Dutch words in 2-3 hours.
www.unforgettablelanguages.com /maincddutch.htm   (93 words)

  
 dutchlanguage
Cape Dutch, or Afrikaans, spoken in South Africa, is an offshoot of Dutch that is now considered a separate language.
In the 13th century a determined effort was made to establish a literary Dutch, the leader in the movement being the poet Jacob van Maerlant (1225-91).
The language is officially called Dutch by the governments of Belgium and the Netherlands, but the people living in the historic Flanders region still often use the term Flemish because of its historical and sociocultural connotations.
rabbel.nl /dutchlanguage.html   (2709 words)

  
 Crash-course Dutch grammar for genealogists
Middle Dutch –the name for the Dutch language between 1200 and 1550 - was not a standardized language.
Middle Dutch actually is a umbrella term for a variety of Franconian and Saxon dialects, spoken almost at the entire territory of the Netherlands.
Hollands was the language spoken in the nowadays Dutch provinces South- and North Holland and part of the Utrecht province.
www.rabbel.info /crashcourse.html   (2279 words)

  
 Learn Dutch: Learn to speak Dutch
are taught throughout each section in small increments followed by short grammar lessons.
Dutch Level 1 will teach you to communicate effectively using and understanding
Level 2 is also an ideal revision course for anyone with a basic knowledge of Dutch.
www.unforgettablelanguages.com /maincddutch.html   (98 words)

  
 University at Albany Undergraduate Bulletin - 2003-2004: Courses in Dutch
Review of grammar and syntax, followed by literary readings in conjunction with a continuation of the sociocultural method.
We will read and study highlights of Dutch and Flemish literature and their social/cultural background.
Though we may use translations (and movie-adaptations in English), reading proficiency in Dutch on an elementary level is necessary.
www.albany.edu /undergraduate_bulletin/2003-2004/courses/a_dch.html   (201 words)

  
 Fun with Dutch!
Its grammar is relatively simple: the only tricky bit is that, like German, there is a tendency to throw verbs to the end of a sentence.
Dutch plurals are (usually) created by adding "-en," so you'd think that the plural is maanen (which would make perfect sense) but because of the blasted open syllable rule it becomes manen.
Dutch in Flanders goes into some details about the history of the Dutch language in Flanders, as well as some differences between the forms of speech.
www.lukeswartz.com /belgium/dutch.html   (1757 words)

  
 A Reference Grammar of Dutch - Cambridge University Press   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
A Reference Grammar of Dutch is aimed at English-speaking students of Dutch at beginner/intermediate level.
It is designed to be practical and user-friendly: grammatical information is presented in short entries arranged in alphabetical order, allowing students to gain easy access to specific points of grammar or problematic points of vocabulary as they encounter them in practice.
Each grammatical rule is illustrated by simple, everyday Dutch examples of the kind likely to be encountered and used by the learner.
www.cambridge.org /catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521642531   (260 words)

  
 Learn Dutch in the Netherlands at analyticalQ
About learning the Dutch language and life in the Netherlands come from Bon Journal and Diary entries written by Anne Ku The Dutch have a sense of humour, no doubt about that.
Dutch and German have a 50% overlap in vocabulary.
Dutch sense of humour, parts 1 to 3 by Radio Netherlands
www.analyticalq.com /dutch   (317 words)

  
 Learn Dutch Language - Software CDs and Audio Language Tapes to Speak
From the Dutch vocabulary and Dutch grammar to conversational Dutch and correct Dutch pronunciation, this site will provide you all the resources you need to learn about Dutch language and culture.
Advanced technology Dutch language courses for learning Dutch vocabulary, Dutch grammar, conjugating Dutch verbs and gaining fluency in the Dutch language.
The top audio courses available for convenient Dutch language learning instruction during travel time, on a break or to help students learn Dutch in conjunction with a Dutch learning course at school.
www.languageresourceonline.com /languages/learn_dutch.html   (355 words)

  
 MU Foreign Language: PA Dutch Grammar
The words below were taken out of the workbook “Introduction to Pennsylvania Dutch” by Elizabeth Wengerd of Alymer, Ontario.
PA Dutch exercises and lessons can be found in the workbook, available from the Center for $10 (US) + shipping and handling.
Below are a few word lists to get you started in the PA Dutch language.
muweb.millersville.edu /~forlang/grammar.php   (119 words)

  
 UPenn-Germanics
The names of famous Dutch artists readily come to mind: Rembrandt, Rubens, Breughel, Van Eyck, Mondriaan, as do some of the cities where they lived: Amsterdam, Brussels, Leyden, Maastricht.
A third-semester Dutch language course emphasizing vocabulary expansion via the use of audio and video-taped materials and readings.
The Netherlands Society of Philadelphia: This society, with an interest in the history of the Netherlands in the U.S. as well as in contemporary Holland, is also a frequent sponsor of lectures and other cultural events.
ccat.sas.upenn.edu /german/languages/dutch.htm   (508 words)

  
 Learn Dutch
There are 11 levels of Dutch Grammar exercises and 10 levels of Dutch Vocabulary exercises.
There is a grammar explanation for each lesson, which clearly explains the material for the lesson.
Dutch comes with an audio CD of all the lessons and stories from the software CD.
www.linguashop.com /en/learn-dutch.php   (324 words)

  
 Dutch Language - WannaLearn.com
Dutch Online Grammar Course - text-based instructional guides on learning Dutch, covering such topics as spelling & pronunciation, regulary verbs, special conjugations, irregular verbs, auxiliary verbs, compound verbs and more
Learn Dutch - an online Dutch course with AU sound files, containing sections for those who wish a quick crash course or for those who desire more intensive study
BUY IT Dutch : A Complete Course for Beginners - A well-regarded instructional book on the reading, writing and pronunciation of the Dutch language.
www.wannalearn.com /Academic_Subjects/World_Languages/Dutch   (449 words)

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