Wendy van Dalen
Praat Nederlands met me!
🎙️ Praat Nederlands met me! The podcast by Dutch for ChildrenA 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...
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Mar 26, 2026
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Episodes
Code-switching 18.12.2024 6:30
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 awareness. We’ll dive into what it is, why it happens, and how parents can support their children’s multilingual jour...
The role of cultural identity in learning Dutch 11.12.2024 8:11
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 Netherlands offer unique opportunities for your child to embrace the Dutch language and culture. With creative ideas like singing Dutch songs, crafting, and enjoying traditional celeb...
Interview with Karen, expat and repat, mother of three young woman 04.12.2024 37:59
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 mother of three and an expert from NOB, the Dutch Foundation for Education Abroad. Karen shares her inspiring journey of raising multili...
Integrating expat children into the Netherlands 27.11.2024 6:24
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 don’t yet speak the local language. Join us as we explore expat children's unique hurdles, from navigating school life to making friends, and discover why learning Dutch is...
Interview with Max Koedood 20.11.2024 36:17
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 understanding of his journey and the impact he hopes to make as a teacher and author. Links: Walking & talking! See h...
The hidden heartache of moving abroad with children 13.11.2024 8:29
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 growth. But right behind that excitement, there’s this little voice. A little voice of doubt, of worry that sounds a bit like this: “What if my child doesn’t like the Netherlands? What if thi...
Interview with Jori, business coach and Third Culture Kid 06.11.2024 32:53
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: Third Culture Kids: David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken Jori's business: From hobby to profitable business. Business coaching for coaches and t...
Annelies haar Third Culture Kid 31.10.2024 33:32
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. Haar man is Duits en de omgeving is volledig in het Duits. Annelies haar man spreekt wel Nederlands en b...
Interview met juf Anja 26.10.2024 24:59
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 wereld. Luister je mee?! Via deze link kun je het interview met Anja van 4 jaar geleden teruglezen. En hier ku...
Het verhaal van Charlotte en Alicia in de USA 19.10.2024 9:18
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 houden. Luister nu naar mijn (en misschien wel je eigen) ervaring én het verhaal van Charlotte & haar dochte...
Introductie van de nieuwe podcast van Dutch for Children: "Praat Nederlands met me!" 17.10.2024 3:40
De eerste korte aflevering van de nieuwe podcast van Dutch for Children: "Praat Nederlands met me!" Je hoort wat je als luisteraar kan verwachten; aan onderwerpen en sprekers. Met als rode draad: het Nederlands leren en bijhouden van je kinderen. Meer informatie over Dutch for Children: website in het Nederlands website in English linkedin via Wendy van Dalen
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