Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E04

Integrating expat children into the Netherlands

Language: the key to feeling at home

In this episode of 'Spreek Nederlands met me!', we tackle a challenge many expat families face: helping their child feel at home in the Netherlands. Moving to a new country is exciting but overwhelming, especially for kids who don’t yet speak the local language.

Join us as we explore expat children's unique hurdles, from navigating school life to making friends, and discover why learning Dutch is the key to their confidence and connection.

You’ll hear about Emma’s inspiring journey from feeling lost to thriving in her new community, practical tips for parents to support their child’s integration, and how our personalized approach at Dutch for Children can make all the difference.

Whether your family is settling in or preparing for the big move, this episode is packed with insights and solutions to help your child thrive in the Netherlands.

Listen now and give your child the tools to feel at home!

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About Praat Nederlands met me!

🎙️ Praat Nederlands met me!

The podcast by Dutch for Children

A weekly podcast about raising multilingual children and helping expat kids learn and maintain the Dutch language wherever they are in the world.

Does your child answer in English when you speak Dutch? You’re not alone. Many expat parents face the challenge of keeping their mother tongue alive while raising children abroad.

Praat Nederlands met me! dives into the joys, struggles, and surprises of teaching Dutch to international kids.

Hosted by Wendy van Dalen — founder of Dutch for Children, the online Dutch language school for kids — this podcast brings you:

✨ Expert advice on raising multilingual children
✨ Inspiring stories from expat families and Third Culture Kids
✨ Practical tips for keeping the Dutch language and culture alive

Whether you want to strengthen your child’s Dutch, understand the magic of multilingualism, or feel connected to other international parents, this podcast is for you.

🔗 Discover more:

Dutch for Children — Online Dutch lessons for children
Online Dutch for Expats — Learn Dutch as an expat parent

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