A2 study resources

Inburgering Exam Preparation Resources

Preparing for the inburgering exam is easier when you know which resources to use first. This page explains how to combine official DUO/Inburgeren practice exams with daily structured practice, skill-specific study materials, and a simple preparation routine.

Key points

  • Start with official Inburgeren/DUO practice exams to understand the exam format.
  • Use InburgeringPro for repeated A2-style practice, review, and confidence building.
  • Focus on Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, and KNM instead of collecting random materials.
  • Free account access includes one full Reading test and one full KNM test every day.

Best order to use inburgering resources

Begin with official information so you understand which exams apply to you. Then use official practice exams to see the format. After that, build a daily routine with repeated practice, vocabulary review, and short speaking or writing tasks.

This order matters because official examples show the exam shape, but repeated practice helps you become faster, calmer, and more confident before exam day.

Official resources to check first

  • Inburgeren.nl explains which exams you need, depending on your integration law, route, and personal situation.
  • The official practice page has A2 practice exams for Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading, and KNM.
  • Official pages are the best source for current exam rules, registration, exam duration, and required documents.
  • Always check Mijn Inburgering or official DUO/Inburgeren information if you are unsure about your personal exam route.

Study materials that help after official practice

  • Reading: short emails, letters, notices, schedules, advertisements, and official messages.
  • Listening: short conversations, appointment messages, announcements, numbers, times, and places.
  • Writing: forms, short emails, appointment changes, simple reasons, and practical requests.
  • Speaking: short answers, picture descriptions, appointment calls, and everyday roleplay.
  • KNM: gemeente, huisarts, apotheek, work, school, housing, money, insurance, and normal first actions in Dutch society.

How to use InburgeringPro with other resources

Use official practice exams to understand the test format. Then use InburgeringPro to keep practising the same skills with more repetition, answer review, progress tracking, and AI-supported feedback for Writing and Speaking when you use paid access.

InburgeringPro is independent and not affiliated with DUO or the Dutch government. It should support your preparation, not replace official information.

Simple weekly preparation routine

  • Monday: one Reading or KNM practice session and vocabulary review.
  • Tuesday: listening or speaking practice with short everyday situations.
  • Wednesday: writing practice with one short email or form task.
  • Thursday: review mistakes and repeat your weakest section.
  • Weekend: try an official practice exam or a longer mixed practice session.

Sample question ideas

  • Resource question: Which resource should I use first if I do not know which exams apply to me? Start with official Inburgeren/DUO information and check Mijn Inburgering for your personal route.
  • Practice question: What should I do after trying an official A2 practice exam? Review weak areas, then repeat similar Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking, or KNM tasks until the format feels familiar.
  • Study question: Which resources help most for KNM? Use practical scenario questions about gemeente, health care, work, school, housing, money, and daily choices in the Netherlands.

Useful official resources

Use official pages for current rules and personal exam requirements. Use InburgeringPro for independent study support and repeated practice.

  • Official Inburgeren practice exams: https://www.inburgeren.nl/en/taking-the-integration-exam/practicing.jsp
  • Official language exam information: https://www.inburgeren.nl/en/taking-the-integration-exam/content-language-exams-a2-b1-b2.jsp
  • Which exams apply to you: https://inburgeren.nl/en/taking-the-integration-exam/

Simple practice routine

  1. Check official information for your personal exam route.
  2. Try official practice exams to understand the format.
  3. Choose one weak skill and practise it repeatedly.
  4. Review mistakes and collect useful words or phrases.
  5. Use free daily Reading and KNM practice, then upgrade when you need all exam sections.

Important note

These are original study examples from InburgeringPro. They are not official DUO exam questions and do not guarantee an official exam result.