Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E16

Interview with Coreen Okraski

A great talk with an expert in teaching languages and guiding language educators.

In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me!, host Wendy welcomes a truly inspiring guest: Coreen Okraski.

Coreen, originally from the Netherlands, has been living in the U.S. for many years and has built an impressive career in language education. With her expertise in language acquisition and cultural exchange, she has helped countless educators and learners navigate the challenges of multilingualism.

In this conversation, Coreen shares her journey of moving to the U.S., maintaining her Dutch identity, and raising children in a multicultural environment. She also offers valuable insights on teaching languages, the impact of culture on language learning, and the importance of multilingualism in today’s global world.

Whether you're a language learner, a parent raising bilingual children, or a language educator, this episode is packed with valuable advice and inspiration. Tune in now!

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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