Dutch for children

Episodes

S02 / E19 - 12 March 2025

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...

S02 / E15 - 12 February 2025

Learning Dutch is fun and effective with friends!

We all know that learning is important, but did you know that learning together makes the process even more effective? If your child wants to learn or improve their Dutch, our interactive group lessons are the perfect way to do it!Ready to Get Started after listening?Our group cou...

S02 / E14 - 05 February 2025

Interview with Susanne, expat mother in Réunion

In this episode, I’m speaking with Susanne, an expat mother currently living in La Réunion. Susanne has a fascinating story about raising her two children with Dutch and French influences, and she’s here to share her insights on language, culture, and parenting abroad. It’s inspiring to he...

S02 / E13 - 29 January 2025

Interview with Mirjam de Bakker from Resettle

Mirjam grew up partly in France, lived abroad with her family for 14 years, and now helps others navigate the unique challenges of returning to the...

S02 / E12 - 22 January 2025

Maintaining your mother tongue with your children

Maintaining their mother tongue while living abroad is essential: Insights from a multilingual expat kid why this is important. For many expat families, the experience of moving to a new country can be exciting and challenging. One of the most significant challenges, especially for famili...

S02 / E11 - 15 January 2025

From Struggles to Success

In this heartfelt episode of Praat Nederlands met Me!, we dive into the challenges expat children face when adapting to a new language, culture, and way of life. Meet Emily, a 10-year-old whose move to the Netherlands left her...

S02 / E10 - 08 January 2025

Testing in the Dutch education

Testing in the Netherlands in primary education is more than numbers. In Dutch primary education, students encounter countless tests, such as the well-known M-test and E-test. But what do these numbers tell us about your child? Unpack the role of testing in Dutch primary education. From un...

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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