by Wendy van Dalen | 28 December 2021 | Dutch as a second language, learning Dutch as a third language, NT2
Why do we only work with Dutch teachers with a degree? And, also only teachers with experience in teaching Dutch to children? First of all: Since the start of Dutch for Children (DfC), we have worked with Dutch-trained teachers. Now seven years ago. We don’t...
by Wendy van Dalen | 18 November 2021 | Dutch as a second language, expat children, learning Dutch as a third language, NT2
Advantages and disadvantages of multilingual parenting have often been discussed by people. People who are entirely in favor of multilingual education and by people who are critical of this. In this blog, I discuss the most important myths and benefits surrounding...
by Wendy van Dalen | 22 September 2021 | Dutch as a second language, expat children, expat children in the Netherlands, learning Dutch as a third language, NT2
The conditions to learn Dutch as a second or third language I will explain how the Dutch online lessons work for expat children, based on the conditions to learn (Dutch as a) a second or third language. Children learn a second language fastest if they receive...
by Wendy van Dalen | 15 September 2021 | Dutch as a second language, expat children, expat children in the Netherlands, learning Dutch as a third language, NT2
Learning Dutch (NT2) as an expat child can be challenging! Okay, it is fair to say that English has become the second language of the Netherlands. But many families that have made the move before, will agree that a more than a basic understanding of the Dutch language...
