Reading Exam (Lezen)
Read faster without guessing blindly
The reading exam tests practical understanding of written Dutch: emails, signs, short notices, schedules, simple forms and instructions. You do not need every word. You need the right answer.
Start with the official practice page when you need the official format. Use the sorted practice links below when you want more repetition by exam type.
What this exam checks
The reading exam tests practical understanding of written Dutch: emails, signs, short notices, schedules, simple forms and instructions. You do not need every word. You need the right answer.
Common trap
Reading every sentence slowly and running out of attention before the question is answered.
Better practice move
Read the question first, then scan for names, dates, actions and restrictions.
How to practise this week
Use a short repeatable routine. One focused skill session beats a long unfocused study block.
Step 1
Look at the question before the text so you know what to find.
Step 2
Circle action verbs, dates, prices and warning words such as niet, geen and alleen.
Step 3
After each practice text, explain why the wrong answers are wrong.
When to book
Book only when you can repeat the same task type without needing a long pause, a dictionary or a full explanation from someone else.
Practice exams sorted by type
These links are sorted from the Inburgering Mock Exams collection by mock exam number for this specific component.
Grammar and phrase support
Use these support posts when the practice set shows that sentence structure or vocabulary is slowing you down.
Mistakes to watch for
Use these as a quick review after each practice set.
Check 1
Missing negative words such as niet and geen.
Check 2
Confusing similar options because both use words from the text.
Check 3
Studying word lists without reading full practical texts.
After a weak score
Do not restart everything. Repeat the same exam type, name the exact mistake and repair that one thing in the next session.
Related exam pages
Move to the exam type that connects naturally with this one.
Build a complete exam plan
Use this page for focused practice, then combine it with mock exams, a readiness check and official booking information before choosing an exam date.