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3 Simple Tips to Integrating Dutch into your Toddler's Daily Routine

Integrating Dutch into your Toddler's Daily Routine Moving to a new country with a toddler can be a challenge. You're busy settling into a new home, navigating unfamiliarities, and dealing with all the logistics of expat life. But amidst all of this change, there's a fantastic opportunity to introduce your little one to the wonders of the Dutch language.  Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the task of language learning, consider turning everyday routines into fun and engaging Dutch lessons (Brandl, 2021). Toddlers are natural language sponges. They absorb information from their environment with incredible speed and ease, especially through repetition and play, which is what the TernTales digital Dutch lessons for kids can help you with. Here are some practical ways to make Dutch a natural part of your toddler's day: ● Wake up and Shine in Dutch: Start the day by greeting your toddler with a cheerful "Goedemorgen!" As you help them get dressed, use simple Dutc...
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Benefits of Learning a New Language as a Family: Fun Activities & Tips for Success with Digital Dutch Lessons for Kids

  Benefits of Learning a New Language as a Family: Fun  Activities & Tips for Success with Digital Dutch Lessons for Kids As a South African expat family, learning Dutch can feel challenging. But what if learning Dutch could be a fun, family affair? With engaging digital resources from TernTales and a dash of creativity, you can transform language learning into a bonding experience filled with growth, connection, and plenty of laughter along the way. Here are some ideas for fun family activities: Dutch Dinner Nights Cooking together provides a perfect setting to introduce Dutch vocabulary in a practical and engaging way. As you prepare a delicious Dutch recipe, encourage your children to name ingredients and actions in Dutch. For example, ask your child to pass you the "mes" (knife) while you're "snijden" (cutting) vegetables. According to Barnes et al. (2007), t his hands-on approach helps children connect sound and meaning, moving them toward true unders...

5 Essential Tips for Expat Parents: Helping Your Child Learn Dutch

  5 Essential Tips for Expat Parents: Helping Your Child Learn Dutch As South African expat parents in the Netherlands, you play a crucial role in supporting your child's Dutch language acquisition. The journey of learning a new language can be challenging, but it's also incredibly rewarding. By using these five essential tips, inspired by research on language learning and used as some of the foundational design elements in our TernTales digital Dutch lessons for kids , you can help your child embrace Dutch and transition confidently into their new environment: 1. Immerse Your Child in Dutch at Home: Transform your home into a Dutch language hub! Brandl (2021) suggests that Maximising their exposure to the language by incorporating it into daily routines and activities is an essential element in language acquisition. The more your children hear and see Dutch, the more natural it will become. Encourage them to watch Dutch TV shows, listen to Dutch music, and read age-a...