A2Speaking
Inburgering A2 Speaking Exam Examples
Practice simple A2 speaking answers for common inburgering situations such as appointments, work, family, shopping, and asking for help.
Reviewed against official sources - Updated 2026-05-10
A good A2 speaking answer is short, clear, and complete. You do not need advanced grammar. You need to answer the question in understandable Dutch.
Practice with fixed sentence patterns. Then change one or two words for different situations. This helps you answer faster during the real exam.
Questions this guide answers
- How long should an A2 speaking answer be?
- Which sentence patterns work for appointments, problems, and requests?
- What can I say if I make a mistake while speaking?
- How can I practice speaking when I do not have a partner?
Useful answer patterns
| Situation | Simple answer | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Make an appointment | Ik wil graag een afspraak maken voor maandag. | It says clearly what you want and when. |
| Explain a problem | Ik kan vandaag niet komen, want mijn kind is ziek. | It gives a simple reason. |
| Ask for help | Kunt u mij helpen met dit formulier? | It is polite and direct. |
| Give an opinion | Ik vind dit goed, omdat het makkelijk is. | It gives an opinion and a reason. |
Speaking checklist
- Start answering immediately after you hear the signal.
- Use complete sentences when you can.
- Correct yourself if needed and continue.
- Speak loudly enough for the microphone.
- Do not stop after one word if the question asks for a reason.
Example response
Question: U bent ziek en u kunt niet naar uw werk. Wat zegt u tegen uw baas? Answer: Goedemorgen, ik ben vandaag ziek. Ik kan niet komen werken. Morgen bel ik u weer.
