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Dutch conversations

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san71 · 27/09/2006 12:18

Hello,I`m looking for mums who are dutch in the Kent area,to speak dutch,and exchange tips how to teach my little girl dutch

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HeleenQ · 27/09/2006 15:21

Hi there. Unfortunately i don't live in the Kent area, in fact i live in Holland. But i'm dutch, my husband is english so maybe i can help you?

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san71 · 28/09/2006 11:46

the thing is,I am trying to raise my 21 months year old bi-lingual but Im the only dutch speaking one, her dad doesnt speak dutch

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FrankButcher · 28/09/2006 11:52

No problem San.
Just speak Dutch to her-all the time!
I grew up speaking Welsh to one person only (my father) in the middle of the Pacific.Now live most of my life through the medium of Welsh.
(As a speech and lang.therapist,can tell you there are millions of benefits to having bilingual kids.Most of the world is bilingual actually.
Be consistent-one person,one language.)

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hugeheadofhair · 30/09/2006 20:40

Hi I'm Dutch but not in the Kent area. I bring up my sons bilingual, although it's easier to have a dutch household as DH is dutch too. Just keep talking dutch to her. As she gets older you might have to insist on her speaking dutch at home, as english will become the dominant language. Dutch people are hard to find aren't they. They just blend in so well

belgo · 30/09/2006 20:43

Maybe you should also ask if there are any flemish speakers? I'm in your situation, only reversed, the only english my daughters hear is from me, so it doesn't get reinforced very quickly. they're picking up dutch more quickly. Visit back to England help. Will you be able to visit Holland?

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