Praat Nederlands met me! - S02 / E06

The role of cultural identity in learning Dutch

Navigating Language and Belonging at Christmas & New Year's

This festive episode of Praat Nederlands met me! is all about celebrating Dutch traditions during the holidays while staying connected to your heritage. Host Wendy van Dalen shares how Christmas and New Year’s in the Netherlands offer unique opportunities for your child to embrace the Dutch language and culture.

With creative ideas like singing Dutch songs, crafting, and enjoying traditional celebrations, this episode is full of inspiration for making language learning fun and meaningful. It's perfect for expat families navigating a multicultural holiday season!

Listen now to start your festive language adventure!

Links to enjoy after listening

Read about integrating your children in the Netherlands:
Integrating expat children in the Netherlands

Songs:
Met Kerstmis zijn we vrienden
Sjok, sjok, het ezeltje

Books:
Kikker en het nieuwe jaar
Mijntje

Countdown:
10 - 1 in Dutch


Over Praat Nederlands met me!

''Talk Dutch to me!"‘’ sighs many Dutch expat parents when their child once again responds in English. Recognizable? It is a podcast about the pain, humor, and fun of learning and keeping up with the Dutch language and culture.

This podcast from Dutch for Children is hosted by Wendy van Dalen: founder of the online Dutch language school for children. 

Listen to her inspiring stories about clients, her expertise, and interviews with experts, expats, and emigrated families.

Links:

The website of Dutch for Children: online Dutch lessons for children.

Online Dutch for Expats: learning Dutch online for parents.

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