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 confidence, and modern Dutch slang all play a role in helping kids integrate into daily Dutch life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why language alone isn’t enough for integration
• Everyday struggles expat kids face in Dutch schools and playgrounds
• How Dutch for Children goes beyond grammar with life skills and cultural tools
• The importance of modern youth vocabulary like “bruh” and “sigma”
• Real-life example: Emma’s journey from outsider to confident Dutch speaker
• What you, as a parent, can do to support your child’s integration

🔗 Links & Resources

📩 Book a free intake & personalized learning plan

🌐 Learn more about Dutch for Children

📚 Blog: Integrating Expat Children in the Netherlands

💡 Explanation: "Multi-language audio" or "Audio dubbing" on YouTube. 

It allows subscribers to upload multiple audio tracks in different languages for a single video. Viewers can then choose their preferred language (like changing subtitles) and hear the video dubbed in that language.

📌 Where to find it: Viewers will see a language/audio option (like a globe icon or settings gear) and can switch audio tracks, similar to what’s possible on Netflix.

This solo episode explores how to keep your expat child’s Dutch language skills active and growing during the summer holidays.

From everyday learning moments and creative games to online tools and Dutch summer camps. We’ll share practical, fun ideas to help your child avoid the summer dip and stay connected to Dutch playfully. Whether traveling or staying home, this episode is packed with inspiration for a Dutch-filled summer! 🌞🇳🇱

Links

• Love reading about this topic? Read the blog about Dutch summer learning.
• For reading for your children, check out issuu.com, a website full of reading books and workbooks.
• Schedule your free online meeting with Dutch for Children.

What Dutch language level is your child expected to reach in school? How do the Dutch reference levels (1F, 2F, 3F, 4F) compare to CEFR levels like A2 or B1? And what do they actually mean for your child’s education?

In this solo episode, Wendy van Dalen, founder of Dutch for Children, explains everything you need to know about Dutch language levels in education, whether your child is living in the Netherlands or abroad.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What do the Dutch reference levels (F- and S-levels) mean?
• How are they used in Dutch schools?
• What are CEFR levels, and how do they differ?
• How to support your child toward the right level?
• Why may academic Dutch require extra guidance?
• And how can Dutch for Children help your family?

📖 Prefer reading? Here’s the full blog article with all the details:
👉 Dutch language levels explained.

Ready to help your child grow in Dutch with joy and confidence?
📌 Book a free consultation via this link.

🌐 Explore our online lessons via our website.

In this special episode of Praat Nederlands met me, I’m switching roles: from host to guest! I share my personal journey of living abroad as a Dutch mother — from raising my children in countries like Spain, Curaçao, and Aruba to founding Dutch for Children, an online language school supporting Dutch expat kids worldwide and international children in the Netherlands.

Tune in as I talk about the joys and challenges of keeping the Dutch language alive across borders, what inspired me to start a flexible, personalized online school, and why maintaining your child’s connection to their language and culture matters so deeply.

Whether you're a Dutch family abroad, an international parent raising multilingual kids, or simply curious about bilingual education, this episode is filled with insights, relatable stories, and practical tips.

👉 Listen now and discover how language can bridge worlds, one word at a time.

Links:
Dutch videos for all ages
Online Dutch Library

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 levels often don’t match the standard classroom model.

At Dutch for Children, we believe personalized learning is not just a nice option, but it’s essential. Whether your child is catching up, reading ahead, or struggling with Dutch vocabulary, our tailored lessons meet them where they are.

In this episode, you'll hear what personalized learning is, why it matters for multilingual families, and how we make it work for children from all over the world.

Links:

• Videos of our personalized lessons
• Experiences from other international parents
• Schedule an online free meeting now

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. Her journey through motherhood, migration, multilingualism, and identity is one that I believe will resonate with many of you.

Links:

Romanie her practise

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 grammar, pronunciation, cultural immersion, and — most importantly — real student stories that prove it’s absolutely possible.

This is for you if you're raising your child abroad, planning a move to the Netherlands, or just want to support their multilingual development.

📌 Listen now and discover how to confidently support your child’s Dutch learning journey.

Links:

Get in touch with us today for quality lessons for your child.

Read more about the myths and strategies.

He lived with his family in the Netherlands, Spain, Curaçao, and the Dominican Republic.

Stefan tells us how he grew up in different cultures, how he developed from a child to a teenager, and what gave him an identity and languages. He has a specific view on learning languages and growing up world wide.

It is a fantastic journey, and Stefan articulates clearly and well what this period has been like and what he has gained from his 10th to his 19th year. 

Links:

Learning Dutch as a teenager

More about code-switching

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, no matter where they are in the world!

My name is Wendy van Dalen. Today, I want to discuss the challenges expat teenagers face in Dutch secondary education and how we can support them in overcoming language barriers to achieve academic success.

Links

• Contact us directly for language support
• Read more about Dutch for expat teenagers
• Learn about the Culture Shock

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 of teaching her daughters Dutch through Dutch for Children.

In this episode, Maartje tells about her mother and her daughters, who are raised across multiple countries—from Curaçao to Barbados to Spain. She shares her journey of keeping Dutch alive at home, the role of online lessons, and the challenges and triumphs of schooling abroad.

As a cherry on top of the cake 🍒, she also tells us about their enormous but great project in Spain, in the mountains of Alicante.

🏡 Are you curious about the nature house that Maartje and her family have built on the Costa Blanca? Follow this link to see the beautiful photos and book them.