Reddit reviews Pimsleur Dutch Basic Course - Level 1 Lessons 1-10 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Dutch with Pimsleur Language Programs (1)
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I have not begun to seriously study Dutch but I have gathered some learning materials.
Sounds like a good plan... there are a lot of software developer roles available in Amsterdam (also Utrecht for startups).
I'd recommend trying to learn a bit of Dutch before you move over. If you're in London you should be able to find language schools teaching Dutch, and they don't have to be particularly expensive. I also took Skype lessons for a year (found a tutor via italki, can put you in touch if you're interested) which helped, and you can keep it up after you move. Language partners are good if you can get them, but this is difficult in Dutch because there are no Dutch people wanting to learn English (they already know it!)
Once in Amsterdam use meetup.com to find a Dutch-speaking group for beginners, this will give you a few hours a week practising Dutch at the least.
For self learning, there are a number of mobile apps available, e.g. Memrise and Duolingo, that are good for beginners. I also used both the Pimsleur & the Michel Thomas audio courses, which I got discounted on Amazon (they are both pretty expensive full price). The Pimsleur course is good for absolute beginners, and Michel Thomas is better once you've got a hang of some basics.
Getting Dutch people to speak Dutch to you is a struggle, and one that can only be overcome by sounding Dutch. A good way to get the hang of pronunciation is listening, and singing along to awful Dutch music. This has the added advantage of allowing you to join in at karaoke.
Anyway, best of luck! Sure you'll be fine and have a lot of fun in Amsterdam.
Feel free to ask if there is anything else I can help with.
You can also take a look at the Foreign Language Service's websiteNot listed.As a non-native speaker myself I can only recommend you to get a good book and a grammar guide and start listening to Radio 1.
The hardest thing for English speakers is probably the V2 word order and the ch/g.
Please note that a lot of Dutch courses emphasize a strong ch/g (and very rothic r) as spoken in the Randstad area. You do not need to do this!!! Instead spare yourself a sore throat (;-P) and use a 'zachte g'/a softer version instead.
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