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1.5-minute film about forgetting your first language
What does it feel like if you cannot speak with your loved ones? This 1.5-minute film tries to capture that feeling.
Oct 16, 2024

Your simple guide to making a difference: Global Call to Action checklist now available!
We’ve made it easier than ever to take action with a handy checklist!
Sep 20, 2024

5 Benefits of heritage language education for your child’s well-being
At HLE Network, we believe in the power of heritage language education to enhance a child's well-being.
Jun 17, 2024

Wereldwijde oproep tot actie voor moedertaalonderwijs nu beschikbaar in het Nederlands
Nu in het Nederlands: een eenvoudig te gebruiken lijst met aanbevelingen opgesteld voor iedereen om HL-onderwijs te helpen verbeteren.
May 17, 2024

A new look for our directory: search by language and region
It is now possible to search the HLE Network directory of heritage language programs by region and by language.
Mar 8, 2023


Workshops and storytelling for Portuguese-speaking children
"POLH Semente" (Portuguese as a Heritage Language "Semente") organize workshops and book readings in Portuguese in Eindhoven and Veldhoven.
Mar 1, 2023

Get children talking with "silent" books
The silent book is a great tool to have when supporting multilingual children in their language development.
Dec 21, 2022


Teenagers not reading in the home language? Try BookTok!
Booksellers in the Netherlands are seeing more young people these past months, a development they believe has to do with BookTok.
Nov 21, 2022

Holland Expat Center South helps spread the word about HL education
Many thanks to Holland Expat Center South for putting information about our network in three of their free publications!
Jul 10, 2022


The Dutch education system explained
Geert Simons, Vice-Chair of HLE Network, shares insights and details about the school system in the Netherlands.
Jun 26, 2022


The Joy of Reading in the Heritage Language
Our campaign "The Joy of Reading" showcases events, FAQs, a toolbox -- and even a contest!-- that promote reading for pleasure in the HL.
Jun 14, 2022


Do monolingual school websites hinder parental engagement?
What can schools do to make sure parents with a low proficiency in the school language can access information and stay involved?
Dec 15, 2021


Students who identify as multilingual perform better at school, study shows
A positive mentality that typically develops among pupils with a multilingual identity has spill-over benefits for their schooling.
Nov 11, 2021


Reading in the Heritage Language: A video series for parents
In a series of short videos, it is explained why it is important to read to children of different age groups in their heritage language.
Sep 6, 2021


Why read to babies in the heritage language?
In the first of a series of short videos, parents can be inspired to explore the joys of reading with their babies in the heritage language.
May 27, 2021


La Lampadina Italian book collection in 30 seconds
Eindhoven Library's International Children's Book Collection now holds 500 Italian books. See the 30-second video advertisement!
May 23, 2021


Looking for little Kletsheads!
The producers of Kletsheads are looking for multilingual children between the ages of 6 and 16 who like to talk!
Feb 15, 2021

One parent's success story
Mr. Lu is given the chance to reflect on what it was like for his children to attend the Chinese School of Delaware.
Dec 22, 2020

More language choices for students with Taal naar Keuze
TnK: Helping secondary school students take final exams in one of their home languages, expanding language options for Dutch students.
Apr 18, 2020


Language Diversity in Amsterdam: Growing up in a multilingual family
An event to encourage the use of parental native languages and to discuss multilingual upbringing and education.
Feb 29, 2020
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