Interviewing a third-culture-kid in the Dominican Republic

We’re excited to share our conversation with Elise, a 23-year-old third-culture kid whose story is a must-hear for expat families and multicultural individuals.

In the interview, Elise talks about: 

Growing up internationally and maintaining her Dutch roots.
The challenges of being a third-culture kid: language and social wise
Her parents, Dutch reading, and traveling helped her stay connected to her language and culture
And how Latin America feels more like home

Her experiences are a powerful reminder of the importance of language in shaping identity. Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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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