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Pleased to announce my latest book: Dutch grammar for beginners. Most English speaking beginners have the same questions about Dutch. That’s why I wrote this brand new book, which serves both as an exercise book as well as a reference book.
Included are all the different pronouns, the tenses beginners need to learn, many prepositions, and more. A link to the appropriate videos on my YouTube channel is added.
Enjoy!
Dutch grammar is… well, Dutch grammar. Always a good idea to know the rules, even though there are many exceptions. Some handbooks also include grammar as well as books to teach yourself. But in this post, we’ll cover books focusing primarily on the Dutch grammar.
Disclaimer: I might get a small commission if you buy the book through the links. Stars (*) are based on my opinion.
1. Klare Taal! and Klare Taal plus (4,5*) by Jenneke van der Toorn-Schutte
+ Nice presentation, clear, many good exercises
– Not practical, price
Audio: no
Level: absolute and advanced beginners
Language: Dutch only
Paperback price: high-highest
Format: only paperback
Buy via Bol.com here or here. The plus version is for advanced beginners, also available on Amazon.
2. Dutch Grammar for Beginners (4,5*) by Alain de Raymond
+ Easy, practical, exercises, price
– Layout
Audio: no
Level: beginners
Language: English
Paperback price: low
Format: ebook and paperback
Buy via Amazon.com.
3. Eenvoudige basisgrammatica NT2 (4,5*) by Jenneke van der Toorn-Schutte
+ Simple, many exercises, lists of words
– Price, Dutch only
Audio: no
Level: beginners
Language: Only Dutch
Paperback price: high-highest
Format: paperback
Buy via Amazon.com or Bol.com.
4. Beter Nederlands: een inleiding (4*) by Dina Bouman-Noordermeer
+ Content, clear, exercises, price
– Not popular, presentation
Audio: no
Level: advanced beginners, second book for intermediate
Language: Dutch only
Paperback price: low
Format: only paperback
Buy via Bol.com or Amazon. The book for intermediate students is also on Bol.com and Amazon.
5. Dutch Grammar Support (4*) by Marijke Huizinga and Yvonne Zevenbergen
+ Content, structure, price
– Presentation, no translations for examples
Audio: no
Level: beginners and intermediate
Language: English
Paperback price: average
Format: ebook and paperback
Buy via Bol.com (here’s the ebook) or Amazon.
6. Dutch grammar you really need to know (3.5*) by Gerdi Quist and Dennis Strik
+ Right level, perfect reference book
– Structure and presentation
Audio: no
Level: (absolute) beginners
Language: English
Paperback price: low
Format: ebook and paperback
Buy via Bol.com or Amazon.
Well-reviewed grammar books written by Jenneke Oosterhoff are Basic Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook (available on Amazon and Bol.com) and Intermediate Dutch: A Grammar and Workbook (available on Amazon and Bol.com). However, I can’t (yet) recommend them because I haven’t seen them yet.