Language teacher
DUTCH FOR MOTHERS - 2 WEEKS SUMMER COURSE
Mama in Nederland
Mama in Nederland is a 2-week Dutch language journey for international mothers living in the Netherlands. We will focus on three essential parts of daily life as a mother: supporting your child as they play and interact with Dutch-speaking children, communicating with schools and after-school activities, and finding the right words during visits to the doctor or when your child isn’t feeling well.
WELCOME TO MAMA IN NEDERLAND
Your child will grow up playing and speaking Dutch with their friends. In those moments, they’ll be learning about conflict, cooperation, and belonging — both at school and on the playground. And when you want to help your child navigate these moments with their Dutch-speaking friends, or speak to their teacher about how things are going, you might wish you had the right Dutch to express yourself.
Mama language
For mothers building a life in the Netherlands — in a new language, in a new culture.
Course Features
• Maximum 4 mothers
• 10 hours of live video sessions
• Personalised learning plans
• WhatsApp group support
• Useful handouts
No textbooks
We won’t use textbooks. We will work with YOUR real situations — things that happen at school, on the playground, or at home. Bring moments where you felt unsure in Dutch, and we’ll turn them into simple, useful practice together.
The costs
The course costs €299 per person. This includes all 10 hours, course materials and personal support in a small groups.
Early bird price: €275 if you register and pay before 15 June.
3 main TOPICS will be covered during the 2 week course. You are welcome to suggest additional subjects.
Play & social talk
Learn the Dutch you need to support your child during playtime with other children. You will practise simple and useful phrases that help you support your child calmly and clearly. This course gives you confidence to use Dutch in moments where emotions may be high, but kindness and clear words are needed.
Talk to the school
Get confident with the words you need when speaking to teachers, school staff, or coaches. Learn how to understand and respond to messages from school or clubs, talk about your child’s progress, or explain practical things.
Health
Learn how to make a doctor’s appointment, describe symptoms, and understand basic health-related Dutch. We’ll also practise simple language for pharmacies and dentists. We’ll practise short conversations you might have with a doctor, assistant, or receptionist.
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Talk in Dutch to children about sharing toys, waiting turns, and being kind to others
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Guide children if there is a small conflict – for example, someone doesn’t want to share or someone was too rough
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Understand and use Dutch words around hitting, bullying, or leaving someone out
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Speak with other parents or a teacher when there’s a problem between children
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Use positive Dutch phrases to teach inclusion and respect during play
IK BEN EMMA
With a background in intercultural communication, I spent over two decades working as an editor and translator before moving into language teaching in 2021. Originally from the Netherlands with Irish roots, I moved to Spain nine years ago without speaking a word of Spanish. Since then, I’ve become a mother and found myself raising a multilingual daughter while learning to navigate daily life in a country that isn´t my own.
I studied Spanish seriously, but it didn’t always mean I could keep up—parent-teacher meetings often left me guessing, and I struggled to step in when my daughter had problems with friends.
My experience of living abroad and raising a child across languages and cultures has taught me a lot about communication, patience, and how important it is to feel understood. That’s what led me to develop this course—for mums who are trying to build a life in the Netherlands, in a new language.
This programme is for you if:
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You live in the Netherlands and speak Dutch at A2 level or above.
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You want to better understand and support your child in Dutch school life.
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You feel lost in school WhatsApp groups, ouderavonden, or when talking to teachers.
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You want to express yourself more naturally in Dutch — as a parent, not just a student.
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You want to build your Dutch in a way that feels practical, not textbook-based.