Routledge Intensive Dutch Course

Author: Gerdi Quist
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136762027
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 613

Book Description
This intensive foundation course in Dutch is designed for those with no previous knowledge of the language. It is lively and fast-paced, providing students with a wide range of activities, and drawing on an impressive selection of source material from many different media. Audio materials are presented on accompanying CDs, to be purchased separately. Taking students from beginner to intermediate level in one year, the Routledge Intensive Dutch Course develops a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Dutch and practises the four key skills of language learning: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Guidance for tutors as well as links to related sites is available on the Routledge website.

Routledge Intensive Dutch Course

Author: Gerdi Quist
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136762035
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 441

Book Description
Taking students from beginner to intermediate level in one year, this lively and fast-paced foundation course in Dutch is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language.

Routledge Intensive Italian Course

Author: Anna Proudfoot
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134550383
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 455

Book Description
This intensive foundation course in Italian is designed for students with no previous knowledge of the language. Accompanying audio material containing dialogues, listening exercises and pronunciation practice is available to purchase separately in CD format. These two audio CDs are designed to work alongside the accompanying book. Students using the Routledge Intensive Italian Course will practise the four key skills of language learning - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and will acquire a thorough working knowledge of the structures of Italian. The Routledge Intensive Italian Course takes students from beginner to intermediate level in one year.

A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch

Author: Carole Tiberius
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317933850
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 574

Book Description
A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch is a valuable tool for all learners of Dutch, providing a list of the 5,000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 290 million word corpus which includes both written and spoken material from a wide range of sources, this dictionary presents Dutch core vocabulary in a detailed and clearly arranged manner: each of the 5,000 entries includes English equivalents and a sample sentence showing language in use. Users can access the top 5,000 words either through the main frequency listings or an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listings there are thematically organized lists featuring the top words from a variety of key topics such as animals, food and other areas of daily and cultural life. Words specific to Dutch in Belgium (Belgian Dutch) are also included. An engaging and efficient resource, A Frequency Dictionary of Dutch will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study. This book was prepared in association with the Instituut voor Nederlandse Lexicologie (INL, Institute of Dutch Lexicology). A CD version is available to purchase separately. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists, it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research purposes.

Dutch

Author: Gerdi Quist
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
ISBN: 9780340858288
Category : Dutch language
Languages : en
Pages : 289

Book Description
Teach Yourself Dutch is the course for anyone who wants to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Dutch with confidence. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip. Key structures and vocabulary are introduced in 16 thematic units progressing from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations to using the telephone and giving opinions. The emphasis is on communication throughout with important language structures introduced through dialogues on the accompanying recording. There are plenty of exercises to practise the language as it is introduced and tips throughout to help with grammar. Cultural information boxes give useful advice and information for anyone planning a trip to the Netherlands. The new edition retains the tried-and-tested structure of the lessons but has been completely rewritten to reflect changes such as the introduction of the euro and the internet and bring the book right up to date. Grammar explanations have been changed to make them even easier to understand and dialogues and authentic texts have also been updated. The page design has been improved and section headings given in English to make the course easier to use for the self-access learner. The accompanying recording has been increased to two accompanying cassettes or CDs amounting to approximately 150 minutes of listening material. The CDs (0 340 85831 1) and cassettes (0 340 85832 X) are available separately or in a pack with the book (CD pack - 0 340 85829 X; cassette pack - 0 340 85830 3).

Routledge Intensive German Course

Author: Paul Hartley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780415253475
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 270

Book Description
Designed for those with no previous knowledge of the language, this course in German provides students with a range of activities. Each chapter contains: a 'Language Focus' section, with explanation of grammatical structures; a 'Language in Use' section,with exercises to test knowledge of the work covered in 'Language Focus'; and more.

Internet Memes and Society

Author: Anastasia Denisova
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429890656
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 227

Book Description
This book provides a solid, encompassing definition of Internet memes, exploring both the common features of memes around the globe and their particular regional traits. It identifies and explains the roles that these viral texts play in Internet communication: cultural, social and political implications; significance for self-representation and identity formation; promotion of alternative opinion or trending interpretation; and subversive and resistant power in relation to professional media, propaganda, and traditional and digital political campaigning. It also offers unique comparative case studies of Internet memes in Russia and the United States.

Colloquial Hebrew

Author: Zippi Lyttleton
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317306619
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 401

Book Description
Colloquial Hebrew provides a step-by-step course in Hebrew as it is written and spoken today. Combining a user-friendly approach with a thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Hebrew in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Key features include: • progressive coverage of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills • structured, jargon-free explanations of grammar • an extensive range of focused and stimulating exercises • realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of scenarios • useful vocabulary lists throughout the text • additional resources available at the back of the book, including a full answer key, a grammar summary and bilingual glossaries Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Hebrew will be an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Hebrew. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download freely in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills.

Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook

Author: Jenneke A. Oosterhoff
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 113597554X
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook comprises an accessible reference grammar and related exercises in a single volume. This Workbook presents twenty-five individual grammar points in realistic contexts, providing a grammatical approach which will allow students not already familiar with these structures to become accustomed to their use. Grammar points are followed by examples and exercises allowing students to reinforce and consolidate their learning. Suitable for class use or self-study, Basic Dutch introduces Dutch culture and people through the medium of the language used today, providing students with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations. Features include: useful exercises and a full answer key grammar tables for easy reference frequent comparative references to English grammar an appendix of irregular verbs an index of grammatical terms.

The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Economics

Author: Günseli Berik
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 0429665385
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 598

Book Description
The Routledge Handbook of Feminist Economics presents a comprehensive overview of the contributions of feminist economics to the discipline of economics and beyond. Each chapter situates the topic within the history of the field, reflects upon current debates, and looks forward to identify cutting-edge research. Consistent with feminist economics’ goal of strong objectivity, this Handbook compiles contributions from different traditions in feminist economics (including but not limited to Marxian political economy, institutionalist economics, ecological economics and neoclassical economics) and from different disciplines (such as economics, philosophy and political science). The Handbook delineates the social provisioning methodology and highlights its insights for the development of feminist economics. The contributors are a diverse mix of established and rising scholars of feminist economics from around the globe who skilfully frame the current state and future direction of feminist economic scholarship. This carefully crafted volume will be an essential resource for researchers and instructors of feminist economics.