by Wendy van Dalen | 22 March 2023 | Dutch as a second language, NT2
”How long does it take to learn Dutch?” This is a very common question asked by the parents of our (future) students. Learning a new language is an enriching experience. It helps your child to connect with Dutch people, enhance his school and career...
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 | 12 October 2021 | Dutch as a second language, expat children in the Netherlands
What can you do to stimulate the language development of your multilingual child? When you live abroad, other languages are often more important. On the street, at school, and work. It may very well be that Dutch is used less and less. The lack of continuity in...
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...