Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E23

Is Dutch a difficult language for my child to learn?

Myths and hurdles

Many international parents wonder whether Dutch is simply too hard for their child to master, especially when it is not spoken at home.

In this episode of our podcast, 'Praat Nederlands met me', We unpack the myths around learning Dutch as a second (or third!) language. We talk about grammar, pronunciation, cultural immersion, and — most importantly — real student stories that prove it’s absolutely possible.

This is for you if you're raising your child abroad, planning a move to the Netherlands, or just want to support their multilingual development.

📌 Listen now and discover how to confidently support your child’s Dutch learning journey.

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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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