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Hello!

Looking to get started on my mission to learn Dutch (or at least some) before we move out to the 'dam in the next year. Native English, and looking for a resource that comes recommended, and is relatively easy to use (like a CD). We have never learnt a language from home so prepared for a lot of work, but willing to put in the time. There is a short course starting at the local college in September, however in the meantime trying to be proactive in seeking a reliable learning tool!

Cheers!!

D x

I believe Rosetta Stones is the best about but it's pretty costly.

Boner wrote:I believe Rosetta Stones is the best about but it's pretty costly.

Yeah, £379 - although does look pretty good ... and in my idealist world where this short course makes me as fluent as a native I will have job opportunities everywhere I look.

Oh to dream

If you just want to get your feet wet, try Berlitz "Dutch in 60 Minutes." About $10 on Amazon. I have that and I Lonely Planet pocket Dutch guide.

DazedandConfusedinOR wrote:If you just want to get your feet wet, try Berlitz "Dutch in 60 Minutes." About $10 on Amazon. I have that and I Lonely Planet pocket Dutch guide.

thanks

Search for the Laura Learns Dutch podcasts which are free and useful.

Boner wrote:I believe Rosetta Stones is the best about but it's pretty costly.

+1, going through the course now.

Peace,
Balou

http://www.lauraspeaksdutch.info/

You might like

http://www.languagetrav.com/dutch/index.shtml

or

http://www.freedict.com/onldict/dut.html

I kinda like this one.

http://www.totallycrap.com/videos/video ... h_fast/NL/

You may want to give this a look over.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dutch_cust ... _etiquette


Enjoy
FlyByNite

Thanks for the replies guys, trying laura whilst I wait for my rosetta stone bundle to arrive - actually massively excited!!

Dreama, you won't be disappointed with Rosetta Stone. It's absolutely wonderful.

We bought Volumes 1 and 2 and I love the first one. It's extremely easy to learn and I've retained almost everything so far. It really is fun...like they say

Tot ziens!

Check my thread,I put tons of stuff to get you started! or simply check youtube as they are tons of stuff on there .

I've been using the free LiveMocha.com , it's full of win and awesome. Much better than spending $699 on roseta.
www.livemocha.com