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Your double Dutch days are over! Whether you're a student, atraveller, doing international business, or you just want to pickup basic Dutch, this clear, easy-to-follow guide will quickly getyou up to speed in this accessible language. The accompanyingAudio CD will help you pick up the pronunciation and have youspeaking Dutch like a native speaker, from grammar, numbers, andvocabulary to greetings, popular expressions and etiquette. DutchFor Dummies covers: Part I: Getting Started Chapter 1: You AlreadyKnow Some Dutch Chapter 2: Low-cal Grammar: Just the Basics Chapter3: Number Magic: All Kinds of Counting Part II: Dutch in ActionChapter 4: Hallo, hoe gaat het? Greetings and Introductions Chapter5: Getting to Know Each Other Better Chapter 6: Enjoying a Meal andEating Out Chapter 7: Shop Till You Drop Chapter 8: Making Leisurea Top Priority Chapter 9: Whey You Have to Work Part III: Dutch onthe Go Chapter 10: Money, Banks and Post Offices Chapter 11: Askingfor Directions Chapter 12: Staying in a Hotel