Studying Dutch

I took Dutch myself for a semester back in the late 70's and I taught for. languages, so I can tell you that what you need to avoid is something that doesn't provide you with cassettes or CD's so that you can listen and repeat. In other words, you don't want a textbook that just teaches you grammar rules (altho that wouldn't be so bad if all you want to do is read Dutch).

If you want to learn online, you can get free lessons in for. langs. at about.com. Otherwise, if you want to get proficient in speaking and listening, the ALM course (that stands for "audio-lingual method") was really good, or go to Barnes-Noble and pick up the Berlitz or the Pimsleur kits. In addition, the Foreign Service puts out its own kit, also available at B.N.

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