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Civic Integration SpeakingSpreken voor het Inburgeringsexamen

Practice the four task types: Questions, Pictures, Comparison, and Storytelling.

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Exam Overview

Structure

Examenstructuur

Computer-based. You watch videos or look at pictures and record your answers.

There is no human examiner present.

The Tasks

De Opdrachten

1. Answer questions. 2. Describe photo. 3. Make a choice. 4. Tell a story. Each task type has 4 questions, totaling 16 questions and 35 minutes.

Use simple, complete sentences.

Tips

Listen carefully. Speak slowly and clearly. Correct yourself if needed.

Dutch A2 Speaking: Go-to Phrases

Memorise these patterns and swap words to build fluent answers.

Q&A Phrases

Vraag & Antwoord

Ik vind ... leuk, want ...
I like ..., because ...
Ik vind ... leuk, daarom ...
I like ..., therefore ...
Ik doe dat vaak / nooit.
I do that often / never.
Mijn favoriete ... is ...
My favorite ... is ...
In het weekend ga ik ...
In the weekend I go ...

Photo Description Phrases

Foto Beschrijven

Ik zie een man / vrouw.
I see a man / woman.
Hij / Zij is in de ... (winkel/keuken).
He/She is in the ... (shop/kitchen).
Hij / Zij is aan het ... (koken/werken).
He/She is ... (cooking/working).
Het is mooi / slecht weer.
The weather is nice/bad.
Er zijn twee / drie mensen.
There are two / three people.

Comparison Phrases

Vergelijken

Ik kies plaatje 1 / 2.
I choose picture 1 / 2.
Ik vind ... mooier / beter.
I think ... is prettier / better.
Ik houd meer van ...
I prefer ...
Daarom vindt ik het beter.
So I prefer it.
Dat vind ik belangrijk.
I think that is important.

Storytelling Phrases

Verhaal Vertellen

Op het eerste plaatje ...
In the first picture ...
Op het tweede plaatje ...
In the second picture ...
Op het derde plaatje ...
In the third picture ...
Op het laatste plaatje ...
In the last picture ...
Eerst ... (gaat hij naar buiten).
First ... (he goes outside).

Practice Arena

Real Exam Simulation

Select a task below to start. Speak clearly, keep it simple.

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Do you have family in the Netherlands?

Heb je familie in Nederland?

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How long have you lived in the Netherlands?

Hoelang woon je al in Nederland?

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What do you like about the Netherlands?

Wat vind je leuk aan Nederland?

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What do you think of the weather in the Netherlands?

Wat vind je van het weer in Nederland?

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