Yesterday I didn't know a single word in Dutch. Of course, if I read anything in Dutch, I was able to guess some words, but I couldn't have named one. And I don't come across with Dutch texts in my daily life, so I have never really tested how much I'm able to understand.
That was until yesterday. Then I learned my first words in Dutch. Maybe I shouldn't have started to learn a new language, since my French is still far away from perfect (I'd say I'm on B1). Maybe I'll keep the French on the background and concentrate on Dutch for at least 5 months. My aim is somewhere on B2 level, because it's useless to study a language, if you are not going to learn it enough to be able to use it in real situations.
I will use all the best methods available:
- Pimsleur audio material. There is the basic Dutch I course available, and it includes 30 lessons.
- Michel Thomas audio material. This is based on Michel Thomas - method, and Dutch version is made by Cobie Adkins-De Jong and Els Van Geyte.
-Routledge Dutch, An essential grammar.
-Livemocha community.
I have already used those self study materials to learn other languages. I started my French with Pimsleur, and I found it quite efective. I also have listened Michel Thomas French course, but I already knew some French when I listened the beginners tape, do I never fully concentrated on the method like I should have.
This is a good opportunity to compare all the methods, so I'll report everything here on detail. I hope other language learners can benefit from this. I also hope, that I can develope my skills as a teacher by examining different methods and learning styles.
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