Inburgering Exam A2 Speaking (Spreken) Preparation

The speaking section of the Inburgering A2 exam is designed to test your ability to communicate in Dutch. The exam consists of two parts and lasts about 35 minutes. It is conducted via computer, and your audio responses are recorded. During the exam, you will answer questions by speaking aloud, with your responses saved for later evaluation.

Type of questions

Answer to video questions

You will watch 10 short videos where a person asks a question. You need to answer clearly and concisely by recording your response. These questions simulate real-life conversations.

Picture Descriptions

Picture Descriptions: You will be shown one, two, or three pictures and asked to describe what you see or answer questions related to the images.

Multiple Choice Section

You will watch 12 videos, each of which presents an everyday situation (such as greetings, making simple requests, or responding to common social scenarios). After each video, you will choose the most appropriate answer from several options

Tips for the speaking exam

Here are some tips for you to help you to be more prepared for the exam

Simple Sentences

In the speaking section of the Inburgering exam, it’s best to use short, simple sentences. This approach minimizes the risk of making mistakes, especially when you’re under pressure. Simple sentences are not only easier to construct, but they also help ensure that your responses are clear and easy to understand.

Be Correct, Not True

Your responses don’t need to be factually accurate, but they do need to be grammatically correct and directly related to the question. For example, if asked about your hobbies, you can say “Mijn hobby is sport,” even if it’s not true, as long as the sentence is correct and answers the question.

Examples

Complex: "Na het wakker worden, maak ik in de ochtend een ontbijt met eieren, toast en sinaasappelsap."

Simple: "Ik maak ontbijt in de ochtend. Ik eet eieren en toast."

Complex: "Mijn favoriete hobby is postzegels verzamelen, maar ik weet niet hoe ik dat in het Nederlands moet uitleggen."

Simple: "Mijn hobby is sport."

Reuse key words

A useful strategy when answering questions in the Inburgering exam is to reuse words and phrases from the question itself. This not only helps you stay relevant but also ensures that your answer is grammatically correct and clear.

Examples

Question: In Nederland regent het vaak. Wat vindt u daarvan? Vertel ook hoe het weer in uw land is.

Answer: Ik vind dat normaal. In mijn land regent het ook vaak.

Question: Ik ga vaak naar de supermarkt. Waar doet u meestal uw boodschappen? Vertel ook hoe vaak u boodschappen doet.

Answer: Ik ga ook vaak naar de supermarkt. Ik doe twee keer per week boodschappen."

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