Total Dutch with the Michel Thomas Method

Total Dutch with the Michel Thomas Method

Cobie Adkins-de Jong and Els Van Geyte

8 Audio CDs (8 hours) 

Go from being an absolute beginner to having a total grasp of how Dutch works with no books, no pens and no memorizing.

Listen, connect and speak Dutch and learn all you need to converse fluently and confidently in many different situations: social, business, formal and informal.

How does it work?

• LISTEN - collect words effortlessly by listening
• CONNECT - create your own mental tool kit by understanding how the words fit together
• SPEAK - put the words back together to build sentences, naturally

Why should I choose it?

• Guaranteed success - speak and understand perfectly
• Incredible progress - get what you want, fast
• Absolute confidence - unleash your natural learning style without trying

How far will I get?

• You'll be able to speak fluently and confidently in lots of different situations, from everyday social ones to interacting formally
• In just 8 hours, you'll have a total grasp of how Dutch really works
• Audio-led course which shows you how Dutch really works so you are fluent and confident in any situation - even if you don't know the exact word you need
• Flashcards, workbooks and interactive exercises to test yourself and measure your progress
• Certificate of achievement awarded on completion of online self-assessment

Total Dutch with the Michel Thomas Method - Reviews

"Ideal for any business traveller who needs to be able to get around confidently." (Sunday Business )

"A great way to learn; it's fast and it lasts". (The Daily Telegraph )

"Five minutes into the first CD, you already feel like you're winning." (Time Out )

"Michel Thomas is a precious find indeed." (The Guardian )

"Thomas makes it simple" (Sunday Times )

"Michel's methods will teach you effectively and easily" (Daily Star )

"Hugely inspiring" (Red)

"Moving along at a relaxed, slow pace, punctuated by amusing anecdotes and jokes from the teacher, the new words, phrases and language rules are gently introduced and reinforced through subtle repetition without ever being tedious. In fact, despite a distinct emphasis on non-work, the course proves very effective and enjoyable, and its format is ideal for learning anywhere you like. So, if you only want to learn to speak the language, this course is highly recommended." (Top Real Travel Product, Real Travel)

Total Dutch with the Michel Thomas Method - About the Author of the Method

Michel Thomas (1914-2005) had an amazing life. Born in Poland, he spent his early years in Germany and then in France, where he studied psychology at the Sorbonne in Paris. When war broke out, he fought with the Resistance and suffered imprisonment in slave labour camps. At the end of the the war he joined the US liberation army and later settled in the US where he established his world-famous language school. For more than 50 years he taught languages to the rich and famous and was the world's most sought-after language teacher.

Total Dutch with the Michel Thomas Method - About the Author

Cobie Adkins-de Jong and Els Van Geyte are native Dutch speakers and experienced teachers of Dutch. Cobie additionally used to teach German to adults at the Brasshouse Language Centre in Birmingham, while Els also teaches English as a Foreign Language at the University of Birmingham.