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16 Inburgering A2 Speaking Questions with Answers

The current public A2 speaking mock presents 16 questions in 35 minutes and introduces four prompt families: a video question, one picture, two pictures and three pictures. The sixteen original prompts below give you four practice rounds for each family. Read the English situation, answer aloud in Dutch, and repeat the same task once with one clear improvement.

Free A2 speaking practice PDF

Download the free printable Dutch speaking practice pack. Its first section contains ten additional Inburgering A2 tasks, followed by B1 and Staatsexamen NT2 practice, answer structures, three model answers and a self-check. The task text is in Dutch. It is original supplementary practice, not an official exam paper.

Use one compact answer structure

A useful A2 answer is complete before it is impressive. Start with the direct answer, add the requested action or detail, and then give a short reason, time or place when the prompt asks for one. For picture sequences, make the order audible with eerst, daarna and ten slotte. Do not force every answer into the same memorised script.

1. Answer: state the main message immediately.
2. Complete: respond to every part of the instruction.
3. Support: add one concrete reason, person, place or time.
4. Finish: end the request, choice or sequence clearly.

Questions 1–4: video-style questions

In the public practice format, a person in a short video asks you something. For this text-only drill, imagine that person is speaking directly to you. Listen to the Dutch question in your head, then answer without translating a long English sentence first.

1. Daily shopping. A woman asks: Waar doet u meestal boodschappen? Vertel ook waarom. Say where you normally shop and give one reason.
2. Travel to work. A man asks: Hoe gaat u meestal naar uw werk of school? Vertel ook hoelang dat duurt. Name the transport and the travel time.
3. Weekend plan. A neighbour asks: Wat gaat u dit weekend doen? Vertel ook met wie. Explain one plan and who will join you.
4. Learning Dutch. A teacher asks: Hoe oefent u Nederlands? Vertel ook waarom dat voor u goed werkt. Describe one method and why it helps.

Questions 5–8: one-picture tasks

A one-picture task can ask you to describe what you see and answer a connected question. Use a person, place and action before adding an interpretation. The written scene briefs below replace the image for this browser exercise; in official practice, use the actual visual shown on screen.

5. At the doctor. Picture brief: a woman sits in a waiting room and holds a tissue. Say what you see and why she may be waiting.
6. Bicycle repair. Picture brief: a man stands beside a bicycle with a flat rear tyre. Describe the problem and say what he should do.
7. At school. Picture brief: a teacher points to a book while two parents listen. Describe the situation and say what they may discuss.
8. At the station. Picture brief: a traveller looks at a departure board and holds a suitcase. Say what is happening and what the traveller should check.

Questions 9–12: two-picture choice tasks

With two pictures, make the choice in the first sentence. Then compare one useful difference and explain why that difference matters to you. You do not need to describe every object in both scenes.

9. Bus or bicycle. Picture A shows a bus in traffic; picture B shows a bicycle path. Choose how you would travel to work and explain why.
10. Supermarket or market. Picture A shows a large supermarket; picture B shows an outdoor market. Choose where you would buy vegetables and give a reason.
11. Home or library. Picture A shows a desk at home; picture B shows a quiet library. Choose where you would study Dutch and explain why.
12. Park or sports club. Picture A shows people walking in a park; picture B shows a group exercise class. Choose a weekend activity and say who could join you.

Questions 13–16: three-picture sequence tasks

A three-picture task needs a logical sequence, not three isolated labels. Keep the same person or subject through the story. Use one sentence per scene first; add a result only if you still speak clearly.

13. Missing the bus. Scene 1: Amir leaves home late. Scene 2: the bus drives away. Scene 3: he calls his manager. Tell the story in order.
14. A package arrives. Scene 1: a delivery van stops outside. Scene 2: Noor opens the door. Scene 3: she carries a box inside. Describe all three scenes.
15. A sick child. Scene 1: a child wakes up with a fever. Scene 2: a parent phones the school. Scene 3: the child rests in bed. Explain what happens.
16. Cooking dinner. Scene 1: Luis buys vegetables. Scene 2: he cooks in the kitchen. Scene 3: his friends eat with him. Tell the complete sequence.

A 24-minute recording session

Do not rush through all sixteen questions every day. Choose one question from each family. Give yourself a short moment to identify the requested information, record one answer, and listen once. Write only one improvement target: missing task detail, vague vocabulary, verb order, long silence, unclear pronunciation or weak sequence. Record the same question again before moving on.

1. Four first attempts: about eight minutes.
2. Four focused reviews: about four minutes.
3. Four second attempts: about eight minutes.
4. Final comparison and next target: about four minutes.

Once a week, complete all sixteen prompts in sequence so concentration becomes part of the practice. The current public mock states 35 minutes, but this page does not assign invented official answer limits. Use the source-backed format guide and official mock environment for the real flow.

Self-check without inventing a pass mark

• Did I answer every requested part rather than only naming the topic?
• Could a listener understand my main message without guessing?
• Did I use suitable everyday words instead of repeating only the prompt?
• Are my short sentences grammatically connected and ordered?
• Did I keep speaking at an understandable pace?
• Are key words clear enough to recognise?

These questions reflect the practical areas explained in the public-rubric scoring guide. A home checklist cannot reproduce examiner judgement or calculate an official pass result. Use it only to compare attempt one with attempt two.

Where the app fits

Dutch Speaking Exam Coach contains original tasks for Inburgering A2/B1 and Staatsexamen NT2 Program I/II. You record an answer and receive independent practice feedback on task completion, vocabulary, grammar, fluency and pronunciation clarity. It is not a DUO service, does not contain real exam questions, and does not predict or certify your result. One free lesson contains three questions and three practice assessments, so you can test the complete record–review–repeat loop before deciding whether to subscribe.

Frequently asked questions

Are these official exam questions?

No. All sixteen prompts and answer models are original. For official practice, use Inburgeren.nl.

Why are there four questions per prompt family?

This page uses an even four-by-four practice set so you rehearse every family. It is a study arrangement, not a claim that every future exam must preserve that exact distribution.

Should I memorise the Dutch answers?

No. Borrow the structure, then change the person, action, place, time and reason. A memorised answer may sound fluent while failing to answer the actual instruction.

Should I answer in English?

No. English explains the task, but every practice response should be spoken in Dutch.