Podcast

Praat Nederlands met me!

Dutch for Children's podcast

A weekly podcast about learning Dutch for international and expat children in and outside the Netherlands.

Afleveringen

S02 / E07 - 18 december 2024
Code-switching

In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me, we explore the fascinating phenomenon of code-switching—when multilingual expat children switch between languages in the same conversation.Far from being a flaw, code-switching is a sign of linguistic strength, adaptability, and cultural a...

S02 / E06 - 11 december 2024
The role of cultural identity in learning Dutch

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 Ne...

S02 / E05 - 04 december 2024
Interview with Karen, expat and repat, mother of three young woman

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 mothe...

S02 / E04 - 27 november 2024
Integrating expat children into the Netherlands

In this episode of 'Spreek Nederlands met me!', we tackle a challenge many expat families face: helping their child feel at home in the Netherlands. Moving to a new country is exciting but overwhelming, especially for kids who...

S02 / E03 - 20 november 2024
Interview with Max Koedood

Max mainly teaches young expats in their thirties, speaks many languages, and lives in Spain.This interview gives valuable insights into Max’s work, motivations, and views on the language-learning experience for expats and international students. It gives listeners a well-rounded un...

S02 / E02 - 13 november 2024
The hidden heartache of moving abroad with children

You’ve packed up your whole life, maybe traveled halfway across the world, and settled into this new country, the Netherlands.There’s excitement, for sure—this is an opportunity for your family, a chance for grow...

S02 / E01 - 06 november 2024
Interview with a Third Culture Kid

Today is our first episode in English, an amazing, rich interview with Jori Zon. She is a business coach for coaches and therapists and an expat child; she lived abroad from 6 to 16 years and now lives in the Netherlands with her own family.Reading tip:

S01 / E03 - 31 oktober 2024
Annelies haar Third Culture Kid

Een mooi en interessant interview met Annelies, die vertelt over haar 'reis' over de wereld, het landen in Duitsland en de zeer bewuste keuze om via de de OPOL*) methode haar kind in het Nederlands op te voeden in Duitsland. Niet alleen de taal vond zijn hierbij belangrijk, maar ook de cultuur.

S01 / E02 - 26 oktober 2024
Interview met juf Anja

Juf Anja geeft al heel wat jaren Nederlands aan kinderen met Nederlands als tweede of derde taal. De laatste 5 jaar doet ze dit met heel veel plezier online bij Dutch for Children. Anja en Pien zijn niet meer weg te denken tijdens de online Nederlandse lessen in veel huiskamers overal ter...

S01 / E01 - 19 oktober 2024
Het verhaal van Charlotte en Alicia in de USA

Moeders wereldwijd dragen vaak veel op hun schouders als het gezin emigreert: woning, het regelen van de school, de start-up, taxi spelen voor de kinderen, de agenda van het gezin bijhouden, wegwijs worden in het land, eventueel een nieuwe taal leren én daar bovenop het Nederlands op niveau houde...

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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