"Dutch: An Essential Grammar" is a reference guide to the most important aspects of current Dutch with an emphasis on how the language is currently used in the Netherlands and Belgium. New to this eighth edition is an improved pronunciation guide, using the International Phonetic Alphabet, as well as recent additions to the Dutch lexicon. Ideal for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types, Dutch grammar is reinforced by regular summary sections, practice sentences and exercises. Features include a detailed contents list, clearly indicated word stress to assist pronunciation, a separate section providing answers to translation exercises and Dutch-English/English-Dutch glossaries.