Speaking Exam (Spreken)
Prepare for the speaking exam without freezing
The speaking exam tests whether you can answer practical prompts aloud in simple, understandable Dutch. You need short complete answers, clear pronunciation and enough confidence to keep going when the question feels fast.
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 speaking exam tests whether you can answer practical prompts aloud in simple, understandable Dutch. You need short complete answers, clear pronunciation and enough confidence to keep going when the question feels fast.
Common trap
Writing perfect scripts and then freezing when the wording changes.
Better practice move
Practise answer frames aloud, then change one detail each round.
How to practise this week
Use a short repeatable routine. One focused skill session beats a long unfocused study block.
Step 1
Record yourself answering one practical question in 30 to 60 seconds.
Step 2
Check whether your answer includes who, what, when or why when the prompt asks for it.
Step 3
Repeat the same prompt with a different detail until the structure feels automatic.
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.
Mistakes to watch for
Use these as a quick review after each practice set.
Check 1
Giving one-word answers when the prompt needs a full sentence.
Check 2
Trying to use grammar that is too complex for A2.
Check 3
Pausing too long because you want the perfect answer.
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.