Dutch for children

Episodes

S02 / E09 - 31 December 2024

Is Dutch a difficult language for your child to learn?

Hi everyone! Today, we’re tackling an intriguing question: Is Dutch really a complex language for your child to learn? In this episode, we’re unraveling the mystery of Dutch as a so-called “difficult language.” We’ll explore the unique aspects of Dutch grammar, pronunciation, and vocabular...

S02 / E08 - 25 December 2024

Interviewing a third-culture-kid in the Dominican Republic

We’re excited to share our conversation with Elise, a 23-year-old third-culture kid whose story is a must-hear for expat families and multicultural individuals.In the interview, Elise talks about: Gro...

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 Jori, business coach and 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 October 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.

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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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