Current public format · checked 27 August 2026
Inburgering A2 speaking exam format
The current public A2 speaking mock exam presents 16 questions in 35 minutes. It introduces four prompt families: a video question, one picture, two pictures and three pictures. Knowing that structure matters because each family asks you to organise a short Dutch answer in a different way.
The current format at a glance
| Feature | Current public information | What to do in practice |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based | Get comfortable listening, looking and speaking without a conversation partner. |
| Length | 35 minutes | Train a complete sequence, not only isolated perfect answers. |
| Public mock | 16 questions | Protect your concentration across all sixteen responses. |
| Prompt families | Video, one picture, two pictures, three pictures | Use a different answer plan for each visual demand. |
| Official preparation | Three speaking practice exams are linked by Inburgeren.nl | Use those mocks first, then add original repetition tasks. |
Four prompt types to prepare
1. A question in a video
A person asks a short everyday question. Listen for the exact request before planning a polished sentence. Start with a direct personal answer, then add a reason, time, place or example. For an original practice prompt such as “Where do you usually study Dutch?”, a useful shape is: I usually study at home, because it is quiet. I practise after dinner for twenty minutes. The content can stay simple if it answers the actual question.
2. One picture
One picture gives you the setting, but the spoken instruction determines the task. Do not merely list objects. Name the person or place, say what is happening, and complete the second part of the question. A safe sequence is who or what → action → useful detail → requested explanation. If you miss the second instruction, a long description can still be incomplete.
3. Two pictures
Two pictures usually require a clear choice or comparison. Make the choice in the first sentence, then support it with one concrete reason. You do not need to describe both images equally. A reusable frame is: I choose the first option, because … It suits me better because … Change the details rather than memorising a complete answer that may not fit the question.
4. Three pictures
Three pictures require order and connection. Mention every relevant picture and use simple sequencing words such as eerst, daarna and ten slotte. Keep the same person and tense across the sequence. A connected three-sentence story is more useful than three unrelated labels. If a word is missing, describe it with words you already know and continue.
What the test flow means for your preparation
The official mock begins with an instruction screen, identifies the current section and shows progress through the sixteen questions. Audio and microphone checks are part of the computer experience. The exact interface can change, so practise the behaviour rather than memorising button positions:
- Read the full instruction before deciding what the picture means.
- Listen for a second request such as a reason, time, preference or description.
- Begin with a direct answer instead of spending the first sentence on background.
- Finish the message even if one word or grammar form is imperfect.
- Reset your attention after each recording; one weak response should not affect the next fifteen.
A source-safe four-by-four practice session
Build one sixteen-task session with four original prompts from each family. The “four-by-four” plan is a practice structure aligned with the public mock, not a copy of protected exam content. Use daily-life settings such as transport, health, shopping, work, school and neighbourhood activities.
Round 1 · meaning
Answer without a timer. Check whether every requested action is present.
Round 2 · flow
Repeat with short preparation and no restarts. Keep sentences complete.
Round 3 · review
Listen once and select only one change for the next attempt.
Do not copy an online model answer word for word. A memorised paragraph can sound fluent while answering the wrong detail. Use short structures that survive a changed person, object, time or picture.
How the app fits — and where it does not
Dutch Speaking Exam Coach contains original A2, B1 and NT2 speaking tasks. You can record an answer and receive practice feedback on task completion, vocabulary, grammar, fluency and pronunciation clarity. That feedback is not an official DUO score, does not predict a pass, and does not replace the official mocks. Its purpose is repetition: identify one weak dimension, record again, and compare the two attempts.
- I have opened the current official practice exams on a desktop browser.
- I can recognise all four prompt families before I start speaking.
- I answer the complete instruction, including its second part.
- I can connect three pictures with simple sequence words.
- I have completed a sixteen-answer practice sequence without restarting.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Inburgering A2 speaking exam?
The current official language-exams page and public practice environment state 35 minutes. Recheck Inburgeren.nl near your exam date because instructions can change.
How many speaking questions are in the current public mock?
The current official practice environment shows 16 questions and four prompt types.
Should I memorise sixteen answers?
No. Memorise small answer structures, not topic-specific paragraphs. The person, image, preference or requested detail will change.
Where can I learn how answers are assessed?
Continue with the source-backed A2 speaking scoring guide and self-check.
Practise the format with original recordings
Try one free lesson with three questions and three practice scores. Use official mocks for the real format and the app for focused repetition between mock sessions.
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