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Praat Nederlands met me!

Wendy van Dalen
Dutch For Children
Doorstroomtoets 2026
Dutch Language
Multilingualism
Personalized Dutch Education
CEFR
Dutch Reference Levels
Expats/international Families
Social Integration
Dyslexia
Autism
Expat Education
Language Learning
Online Education
F-Level (fundamental)
S-Level (streef-Niveaus)
Expatriates
Nairobi
One Person, One Language (OPOL)
Dutch Language Learning

🎙️ 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 Neder... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes36Founded2 years ago
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Language LearningEducationParentingKids & Family

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Raising children abroad often means navigating multiple languages and cultures at the same time.

In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me! Wendy van Dalen speaks with Natalie Lukkenaer about her experience raising a multilingual child while living... more

What happens when a Dutch child grows up between three countries and three languages?

In this episode of Praat Nederlands met me, Wendy van Dalen speaks with Franca, a Dutch mother who raised her daughter abroad, first in London and later in France.... more

The Doorstroomtoets 2026 results are being released and for many international families, this can feel like an uncertain moment.

What do the numbers actually mean?

Is the test decisive for secondary school placement?

And what happens if the score ... more

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 ... more

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Wendy van Dalen
Host of the show; founder of Dutch for Children; specializes in guiding expat families to raise Dutch-speaking children and maintain language and culture across borders.

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From expat mom to language school founder
Q: What are your hopes for Dutch for Children's future?
To grow from small groups into a larger, sustainable program that helps more expat families worldwide while maintaining the personal, tailored approach that makes the method effective.
From expat mom to language school founder
Q: What three practical tips can you offer parents to help their child learn Dutch quickly and safely?
Use Dutch media at home with subtitles, leverage the Dutch library for access to books and online resources, and enroll children in activities or clubs with Dutch peers to maximize immersion.
From expat mom to language school founder
Q: What are the most common challenges families face when maintaining Dutch abroad?
A major challenge is accurately assessing a child's Dutch language level for schooling, which can differ from their overall education level, causing emotional and practical pressure; immersion and consistent Dutch exposure are essential.
From expat mom to language school founder
Q: What was the experience like as a Dutch mom living abroad?
Living abroad varied by country and by the children's ages, but the core was investing in local connections, keeping Dutch at home, and navigating language shifts with support from the community and schooling.
A Dutch family’s journey from London to France
Q: When did your international journey with Fleur begin, and how did language come into play from the start?
Her journey started when Fleur was about a year and a half, moving from the Netherlands to London, and later to France; Dutch and English were spoken at home, with French coming later through schooling and social exposure.

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The show centers on raising multilingual children and helping expat families keep the Dutch language alive while living across borders. Episodes frequently tackle practical language strategies (such as one-person-one-language), schooling and identity in cross-cultural settings, and how to navigate Dutch education benchmarks for children abroad. A common throughline is turning language learning into everyday life—home routines, school integration, travel, and culturally meaningful activities—along with honest discussions about challenges, fears, and positive outcomes for families navigating language, belonging, and education in international contexts. Notably, there are actionable tips, real-family anecdotes, and a strong emphasis on belongi... more

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