Dutch for children

Episodes

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...

S02 / E19 - 12 March 2025

Private or group Dutch lessons

Group vs. private Dutch lessons for expat children: Which one is best? As a parent raising an expat child in the Netherlands, you want them to feel confident in Dutch. But what’s the best way to help them learn? Should they join a group class, or would private lessons be more effec...

S02 / E18 - 05 March 2025

Interview with Kim van Mook

In this episode, we have a special guest, Kim van Mook, who has been living in the United States for 13 years. She is a teacher, a school leader, and a strong advocate for bilingual education. In this episode of "Praat Nederlands met me," we talk to her, a Dutch expat in the U.S., about ra...

S02 / E17 - 26 February 2025

A playfull start in learning Dutch

In this episode, we dive into the world of early language learning for young children. Discover how playful, customized lessons at Dutch for Children make Dutch fun and natural — even for toddlers with short attention spans!Join us as we explore practical tips, share engaging activities, a...

S02 / E16 - 19 February 2025

Interview with Coreen Okraski

In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me!, host Wendy welcomes a truly inspiring guest: Coreen Okraski. Coreen, originally from the Netherlands, has been living in the U.S. for many years and has built an impressive career in language education. With her expertise in language acquisitio...

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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