Comments on: Still here

By: Ramses

Ramses — Wed, 20 May 2009 19:53:02 +0000

Amazon has some (which are incredibly expensive): http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw_3_8?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=van+dale+dictionary&x=0&y=0&sprefix=Van+Dale
You can always try http://www.bol.com, although I don’t know if they deliver in the US.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:43:35 +0000

Ramses: Could you point me to a Van Dale Dutch-English dictionary? I tried to find one, but couldn’t figure out their website without translating a bunch of stuff.

By: Ramses

Ramses — Tue, 19 May 2009 12:04:32 +0000

I prefer the Van Dale dictionaries. They’re pricey but generally worth every penny. You might want to check out if your library has one.

By: Santi

Santi — Mon, 18 May 2009 14:45:52 +0000

Ok, now we’re waiting for your “i’m learning Dutch” progress updates! (Just kidding)

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:27:24 +0000

Will do. They came recommended, and it was much cheaper than the $40 Routledge Dutch-English dictionary. I have it on the way via interlibrary loan to check out, so I can see if I want to drop the money on it.

Do you recommend any dictionary in particular? Dutch-English, of course.

By: Ramses

Ramses — Mon, 18 May 2009 13:09:02 +0000

Hm, the Prisma dictionaries I know don’t contain examples, just simple translations (often just one or two translations, nothing more). Tell something about it as soon as it arrives.

By: Josh

Josh — Mon, 18 May 2009 11:59:07 +0000

You guys aren’t helpful at all, you know that?

I ordered a Prisma Dutch-English dictionary yesterday. *sigh*

By: Ramses

Ramses — Fri, 15 May 2009 20:44:02 +0000

Hm, learning Dutch shouldn’t be too hard as it’s easy to find native materials on the internet (http://www.uitzendinggemist.nl for example). Also, if you want to want some speaking practice; I can help you. Oh wait, you DON’T want to learn it? Erm, errr, yeah. Well, just learn it.

By: GeoffB

GeoffB — Thu, 14 May 2009 06:21:19 +0000

There’s a Michel Thomas Dutch program out there. Not sure how well it compares to the old courses, but might be a good place to start. Have fun!

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:54:51 +0000

Erin, you’re not helping in the Dutch department. I find it intriguing because with English as my native language and as my German as a relatively high level, I can read bits and pieces of Dutch already. Understanding the spoken language is another matter altogether, however…

Sounds like a good idea about the contest. I’ll consider it.