DUTCH FOR MOTHERS
Mama in Nederland
Mama in Nederland is a 10-hour Dutch language journey for international mothers raising their children in the Netherlands. The course centres around core parts of motherhood: settling misunderstandings during playdates, disagreeing with a teacher about methods or expectations, discussing friendship troubles with other parents, setting boundaries with relatives about screen time or bedtime, asking clear questions at the doctor’s. Practise motherhood in Dutch with other mums like you.
JANUARY COURSE STARTS 7 UNTIL 30 JANUARY EVERY WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
FEBRUARY COURSE STARTS 2 UNTIL 25 FEBRUARY EVERY MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
WHY DUTCH FOR MUMS
Your child is growing up playing and speaking Dutch with their friends, learning about conflict, cooperation, and belonging, both at school and on the playground. And when you want to help your child in these moments, or talk to other parents or the teacher, you need the right Dutch to express yourself. In a small, supportive group of four mums, you’ll learn just that.
MAMA LANGUAGE
FOR MOTHERS BUILDING A LIFE IN THE NETHERLANDS IN A NEW LANGUAGE AND 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 January course costs €299 per person. This includes all 10 hours, course materials and personal support in a small groups. The February course costs €299 for 10 hours. Early bird price €280 until 15 15 January.
IK BEN EMMA
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 I couldn´t always keep up; parent-teacher meetings often left me guessing, and I struggled to step in when my daughter had problems with her friends.
My experience of living abroad and raising a child across languages and cultures has taught me 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.
PLAY & SOCIAL TALK
Learn the Dutch you need to support your child during playtime with their Dutch speaking friends. Together we will practise useful phrases that help you guide children calmly and clearly. We’ll explore how to arrange playdates with other parents, even when parenting styles are different. You’ll learn to discuss important topics such as bullying or inclusion, to help you encourage positive friendships.
TALK TO THE SCHOOL
Learn to talk with teachers, school staff, or coaches. We’ll practise understanding and talking about your child’s progress, strengths, or worries. You’ll learn how to explain things your child’s teacher should know, like behavioural challenges, concentration difficulties, or changes at home, so you can share important information and help your child get the support they need.
HEALTH
Learn how to describe symptoms at the doctor, and understand basic health-related Dutch. Together we’ll go through short conversations you might have with a doctor and practise what to say if you feel the doctor isn’t listening or if you need to ask for further tests, so you can make sure your child’s health needs are understood and taken seriously.
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Talk in Dutch to children about sharing toys, taking turns, and being kind.
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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 and exclusion.
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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.
PRIVATE CLASS
Would you like a bit more personal help with the Mama in Nederland course? Then you can take private lessons with me. I’ll look at your level and your schedule, and we’ll make a plan that fits you. Maybe you want to go faster, take more time, or ask lots of questions; that’s all welcome. In a private lesson, I’ll give you the space and support you need.
THIS PROGRAMME IS FOR YOU IF:
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You live in the Netherlands and speak Dutch at A1 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, ouderavonden, or when talking to teachers.
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You want to express yourself more naturally in Dutch as a parent.
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You want to build your Dutch in a way that feels practical, not textbook-based.
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