Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E05

Interview with Karen, expat and repat, mother of three young woman

Raising multilingual kids abroad

Have you ever wondered how to keep your home language alive while raising kids abroad? This episode is a must-listen for expat parents striving to maintain their children’s connection to their roots through language.
Wendy welcomes Karen Hazelaar-Van Beukering, a mother of three and an expert from NOB, the Dutch Foundation for Education Abroad.

Karen shares her inspiring journey of raising multilingual children, practical tips for keeping Dutch alive at home, and the incredible benefits of multilingualism on family dynamics. From creating a “Dutch environment” to overcoming challenges like language mixing, Karen’s insights are both relatable and empowering. She also highlights the vital support NOB offers expat families, including tailored education options and workshops.

This episode is for you if you seek advice, inspiration, or reassurance in your multilingual parenting journey. Tune in and feel supported no matter where you are!

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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