Speaking A2 practice: 16 questions with answers
✍️ By the PassDutch editorial team · Last updated: 15 November 2026 · About PassDutch
Speaking · Spreken A2
Here are 16 practice questions for Speaking A2, with the correct answer and an explanation in English. Open a question for the full explanation, or practise everything in the practice tool.
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📋 Key facts about the real exam
- Format
- On the computer
- Duration
- 35 minutes
- Cost
- €50 per part
- Where
- At a DUO exam location in the Netherlands
- Dictionary
- Not allowed
Prices and rules can change. Always check the official source before you book.
All questions: Speaking A2
- 1. You call the GP. Your daughter has had stomach ache for two days. What do you say to the assistant?
U belt de huisarts. Uw dochter heeft al twee dagen buikpijn. Wat zegt u tegen de assistente? - 2. Your colleague asks: What did you do this weekend? Tell them in two or three sentences.
Uw collega vraagt: Wat heb je dit weekend gedaan? Vertel het in twee of drie zinnen. - 3. You are at the bakery. You want a brown loaf and four currant buns. What do you say?
U bent bij de bakker. U wilt een bruin brood en vier krentenbollen. Wat zegt u? - 4. What do you like about the Netherlands? Also say why.
Wat vindt u leuk aan Nederland? Vertel ook waarom. - 5. You are late for work. You call your manager. What do you say?
U bent te laat voor uw werk. U belt uw leidinggevende. Wat zegt u? - 6. You want to make a dentist appointment. What do you say on the phone?
U wilt een afspraak maken bij de tandarts. Wat zegt u aan de telefoon? - 7. Your neighbour has put his bike in front of your door. You can't get past. What do you say?
Uw buurman heeft zijn fiets voor uw deur gezet. U kunt er niet langs. Wat zegt u? - 8. You are in a shop looking for milk. What do you ask an employee?
U bent in een winkel en zoekt melk. Wat vraagt u aan een medewerker? - 9. Tell about your home. How many rooms does it have and what do you think of it?
Vertel over uw woning. Hoeveel kamers heeft het huis en wat vindt u ervan? - 10. What do you do on a normal work or school day? Tell it in three sentences.
Wat doet u op een normale werkdag of schooldag? Vertel het in drie zinnen. - 11. Your child is ill and can't go to school. You call the school. What do you say?
Uw kind is ziek en kan niet naar school. U belt de school. Wat zegt u? - 12. You want to invite a friend for dinner. What do you say?
U wilt een vriend uitnodigen om bij u te komen eten. Wat zegt u? - 13. What is your hobby? Also say why you like it.
Wat is uw hobby? Vertel ook waarom u die leuk vindt. - 14. A colleague asks if you can work longer tomorrow. You can't. What do you say?
Een collega vraagt of u morgen langer kunt werken. U kunt niet. Wat zegt u? - 15. You buy a train ticket at the counter. What do you say?
U koopt een treinkaartje aan de balie. Wat zegt u? - 16. What do you find difficult about life in the Netherlands? Also say why.
Wat vindt u moeilijk aan het leven in Nederland? Vertel ook waarom.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How long does the real Speaking A2 exam take?
The real exam takes 35 minutes. Real exam: 16 questions in 35 minutes. You speak to the computer.
What does the Speaking A2 exam cost?
€50 per part. Prices can change, so check the official website before you book.
Where do you take the Speaking 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 Speaking 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.