Dutch for children

Episodes

S02 / E29 - 25 June 2025

Integrating expat children in the Netherlands

In this solo episode, Wendy van Dalen, founder of Dutch for Children, explores what it really takes for expat children to feel at home in the Netherlands. Spoiler: it’s not just about grammar and vocabulary! Discover how cultural awareness, social confidence, and modern Dutch...

S02 / E28 - 04 June 2025

Keep Dutch alive this summer!

This solo episode explores how to keep your expat child’s Dutch language skills active and growing during the summer holidays. From everyday learning moments and creative games to online tools and Dutch summer camps. We’ll share practical, fun ideas to help your child avoid the summer dip...

S02 / E27 - 14 May 2025

Dutch language levels explained

What Dutch language level is your child expected to reach in school? How do the Dutch reference levels (1F, 2F, 3F, 4F) compare to CEFR levels like A2 or B1? And what do they actually mean for your child’s education?In this solo episode, Wendy van Dalen, founder of Dutch for Children, expl...

S02 / E26 - 07 May 2025

From expat mom to language school founder

In this special episode of Praat Nederlands met me, I’m switching roles: from host to guest! I share my personal journey of living abroad as a Dutch mother — from raising my children in countries like Spain, Curaçao, and Aruba to founding Dutch for Children, an online language school supporting D...

S02 / E25 - 23 April 2025

Why personalized Dutch lessons matter for multilingual kids

Personalized Dutch Lessons for multilingual and expat kids have so many benefits. When it comes to learning a new language, every child is unique. This is especially true for international and expat children learning the Dutch language! Their life experiences, exposure to language, and academic l...

S02 / E24 - 16 April 2025

From Dutch roots to German branches

Today’s guest is someone truly special: Romanie Spierts. She is the mother of two sons, grandmother of five, and a modern shaman who works especially with pregnant women and international mothers.Romanie has lived in Germany not once but twice, with a return to the Netherlands in between....

S02 / E23 - 09 April 2025

Is Dutch a difficult language for my child to learn?

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 gramma...

S02 / E22 - 02 April 2025

Interview with Stefan, 19 years old

He lived with his family in the Netherlands, Spain, Curaçao, and the Dominican Republic.Stefan tells us how he grew up in different cultures,...

S02 / E21 - 26 March 2025

Level of Dutch predominates advise pathway for secondary school

Hello, and welcome to another exciting episode of ''Praat Nederlands Met Me!'' The podcast is where we explore the wonderful world of raising multilingual children and helping expat kids connect with the Dutch language,...

S02 / E20 - 19 March 2025

Interview with Maartje, the mother of two 'old' student's

Welcome to a new episode of 'Praat Nederlands met me!' In this interview, I have a special guest, Maartje, the mother of Jade and Linde. Over the years, they have lived in multiple countries, and we’ve had the pleasure...

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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