Writing A2 practice: 4 questions with answers
✍️ By the PassDutch editorial team · Last updated: 15 November 2026 · About PassDutch
Writing · Schrijven A2
Here are 4 practice questions for Writing A2, with the correct answer and an explanation in English. Open a question for the full explanation, or practise everything in the practice tool.
With videos, pronunciation and translation in your language.
📋 Key facts about the real exam
- Format
- With pen and paper
- Duration
- 40 minutes
- Cost
- €50 per part
- Where
- At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands
- Dictionary
- Van Dale NT2 paper dictionary allowed
Prices and rules can change. Always check the official source before you book.
All questions: Writing A2
- 1. Fill in the form. You want to join the library. Write: your name, your address, your date of birth and your email…
Vul het formulier in. U wilt lid worden van de bibliotheek. Schrijf: uw naam, uw adres, uw geboortedatum en uw… - 2. You are ill and cannot work tomorrow. Write a short message to your manager, Mark. Write 3 or 4 sentences.
U bent ziek en kunt morgen niet werken. Schrijf een kort bericht aan uw leidinggevende, Mark. Schrijf 3 of 4 zinnen. - 3. Your neighbour, Mrs De Vries, helped you move house. Write a card. Thank her and invite her for coffee. Write 3 or 4…
Uw buurvrouw, mevrouw De Vries, heeft u geholpen met verhuizen. Schrijf een kaartje. Bedank haar en nodig haar uit… - 4. You want to take a Dutch course. Write an email to the language school. Ask when the course starts and what it costs.…
U wilt een cursus Nederlands volgen. Schrijf een e-mail aan de taalschool. Vraag wanneer de cursus begint en wat hij…
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long does the real Writing A2 exam take?
The real exam takes 40 minutes. Real exam: 4 tasks in 40 minutes, with pen and paper. A form and short messages.
What does the Writing A2 exam cost?
€50 per part. Prices can change, so check the official website before you book.
Where do you take the Writing A2 exam?
At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands.
Are these official DUO exam questions?
No. PassDutch writes its own practice questions in the style of the real exam. You can also do the free official practice exams on the government websites listed below.
Can I practise Writing A2 in my own language?
Yes. Every question has a translation and an explanation in 24 languages. You can start for free.
🏛️ Official sources
Checked by PassDutch in November 2026.