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EP223: Naar de speeltuin11 août 202600:03:46

Saying what you think — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about social life & dutch culture. Key words: direct, de mening, eerlijk. Great for inburgering prep!

This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (wat) in context, plus you'll learn about dutch directness — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM

Vocabulary:

  • direct — direct
  • de mening — the opinion
  • eerlijk — honest
  • onbeleefd — impolite / rude
  • het misverstand — the misunderstanding
  • waarderen — to appreciate

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the migratiegeschiedenis guide

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🌐 More practice at the KNM exam simulator

EP222: Nooit meer slapen10 août 202600:03:45

"De kringverjaardag" (The circle birthday party) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore social life & dutch culture. You'll hear words like de verjaardag, de kring, feliciteren.

This lesson teaches you relative pronouns (die/dat) in context, plus you'll learn about dutch birthday traditions — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM

Vocabulary:

  • de verjaardag — the birthday
  • de kring — the circle
  • feliciteren — to congratulate
  • het gebakje — the pastry / piece of cake
  • de gast — the guest
  • de traditie — the tradition

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the geschiedenis & geografie guide

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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the KNM exam simulator

EP221: Friesland09 août 202600:04:00

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Op de koffie komen", Anna and Tom discuss social life & dutch culture. You'll pick up words like de afspraak, uitnodigen, gezellig. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

Today's grammar point is relative pronouns (die/dat). Along the way, discover social norms: visiting friends — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: samenleven | Exam practice: KNM

Vocabulary:

  • de afspraak — the appointment
  • uitnodigen — to invite
  • gezellig — cozy / sociable / nice
  • de gastvrijheid — the hospitality
  • iets meenemen — to bring something
  • op bezoek gaan — to visit

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the migratiegeschiedenis guide

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🌐 Study more at the KNM exam simulator

EP220: Houd je bek08 août 202600:03:51

"Review: De Beste School Kiezen" means "Review: Choosing The Best School" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de basisschool, het schooladvies, het niveau in real sentences.

Today's grammar point is review of future (gaan/zullen) and conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover review of the dutch education system: choosing a primary school (openbaar vs. bijzonder), understanding the school advice, and the different paths in secondary school. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de basisschool — the primary school
  • het schooladvies — the school recommendation
  • het niveau — the level
  • de leraar — the teacher
  • de ouderavond — the parent-teacher evening
  • de ontwikkeling — the development

Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP219: Podcasts luisteren07 août 202600:04:13

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een Gesprek Met De Leraar" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you combining future and conditional along the way.

Today's grammar point is combining future and conditional. Along the way, discover the role of parents in dutch schools: 'ouderavonden' (parent-teacher evenings), the 'medezeggenschapsraad' (mr), and general communication between parents and the school. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de ouderavond — the parent-teacher evening
  • de ouder — the parent
  • het rapport — the report card
  • de medezeggenschapsraad — the participation council
  • de afspraak — the appointment
  • het gesprek — the conversation

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP218: De sportschool06 août 202600:03:50

Today's episode is called "Zou Je Een Cursus Doen?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de inburgeringscursus, het NT2-examen, de volwassene.

Grammar: we use 'zou' (for ik, jij, u, hij, zij, het) or 'zouden' (for wij, jullie, zij) + infinitive to talk about hypothetical (not real) situations, to give advice, or to make a polite request. it is the equivalent of 'would'. for example: 'ik zou die taalschool kiezen.' (i would choose that language school).
Culture: adult education in the netherlands: inburgeringscursussen, nt2 (dutch as a second language) exams, and the idea of 'een leven lang leren' (lifelong learning).
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de inburgeringscursus — the civic integration course
  • het NT2-examen — the NT2 exam (Dutch as a second language)
  • de volwassene — the adult
  • de opleiding — the education/training program
  • zich inschrijven — to register/enroll
  • de taalschool — the language school

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

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🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator

EP217: TU Delft05 août 202600:04:42

Which Level Do You Choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de middelbare school, het niveau, het VMBO. Great for inburgering prep!

Grammar: we use 'zullen' + infinitive to talk about the future. it is often used for promises, formal announcements, or predictions. it is more formal than 'gaan'. for example: 'de leerlingen zullen een diploma ontvangen.' (the students will receive a diploma).
Culture: the different levels of dutch secondary education: vmbo, havo, and vwo, and what they lead to (mbo, hbo, universiteit).
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de middelbare school — the secondary school
  • het niveau — the level
  • het VMBO — pre-vocational secondary education
  • het HAVO — higher general continued education
  • het VWO — pre-university education
  • de vervolgopleiding — the follow-up education/further education

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP216: Klimaatverandering04 août 202600:03:52

"Naar Groep 3" (To Group 3) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de basisschool, de leraar, de leerling.

Grammar: to talk about future plans or intentions, we use the verb 'gaan' + a second verb in the infinitive form at the end of the sentence. for example: 'mijn neefje gaat volgend jaar naar de middelbare school.' (my nephew is going to secondary school next year).
Culture: the structure of dutch primary education (basisschool), from 'groep 1' to 'groep 8', and the 'schooladvies' for secondary school.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de basisschool — the primary school
  • de leraar — the teacher (male)
  • de leerling — the pupil/student
  • het schooladvies — the school recommendation
  • de groep — the grade/group
  • het vak — the subject

Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP215: Verjaardagen03 août 202600:04:12

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Wat ga jij na de inburgering doen?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like het huiswerk, de toets, het schooladvies. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: applying knowledge of the dutch education system to personal future plans. — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het huiswerk — the homework
  • de toets — the test
  • het schooladvies — the school recommendation
  • het schoolreisje — the school trip
  • de studiekeuze — the choice of study
  • de decaan — the student counsellor

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator

EP214: De IMD02 août 202600:04:23

"Wat wil je later worden?" means "What do you want to be when you grow up?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de studiekeuze, de decaan, de open dag in real sentences.

This lesson teaches you conditional (zou) and future tense (gaan) in context, plus you'll learn about choosing a study/career path. the role of the 'decaan' (student counsellor) and attending open days ('open dagen'). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de studiekeuze — the choice of study
  • de decaan — the student counsellor
  • de open dag — the open day
  • de toekomst — the future
  • de carrière — the career
  • twijfelen — to doubt/hesitate

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP213: Straatkunst01 août 202600:03:28

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Gaan we op schoolreisje?" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you future tense (gaan + infinitive) along the way.

This lesson teaches you future tense (gaan + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about typical dutch school activities: 'schoolreisje' (school day trip) and 'schoolkamp' (school camp). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het schoolreisje — the school trip (day)
  • het schoolkamp — the school camp (multiple days)
  • de bestemming — the destination
  • organiseren — to organize
  • overnachten — to stay the night
  • de begeleider — the supervisor/chaperone

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP212: De toko31 juil. 202600:04:43

Today's episode is called "De belangrijkste toets van de basisschool" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de toets, het schooladvies, de score.

Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover the 'doorstroomtoets' (final primary school test, formerly cito-toets) in group 8 and the resulting school advice for secondary education. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de toets — the test
  • het schooladvies — the school recommendation
  • de score — the score
  • bepalen — to determine
  • de uitslag — the result
  • zich voorbereiden — to prepare oneself

Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator

EP211: Influencers30 juil. 202600:04:06

How much homework do children get? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: het huiswerk, de toets, het cijfer. Great for inburgering prep!

Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover homework ('huiswerk') and tests ('toetsen') in dutch primary and secondary schools. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het huiswerk — the homework
  • de toets — the test
  • het cijfer — the grade/mark
  • de voldoende — a pass (grade)
  • de onvoldoende — a fail (grade)
  • maken — to make/do

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP210: De Delta Works29 juil. 202600:04:29

"Hoe kies je de beste school?" (How do you choose the best school?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de leerplicht, openbaar, bijzonder.

Today's grammar point is review: future tense and conditional. Along the way, discover review: reading a school guide ('schoolgids') and making an informed choice. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de leerplicht — the compulsory education
  • openbaar — public
  • bijzonder — special/private
  • de bijdrage — the contribution
  • het diploma — the diploma/degree
  • geldig — valid

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP209: De energiebelasting28 juil. 202600:04:25

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Is mijn diploma geldig?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like het diploma, geldig, de waardering. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

Grammar: combining 'gaan' for future intentions ('ik ga mijn diploma opsturen') and 'zou' for possibilities or advice ('dan zou je misschien een studie kunnen doen').
Culture: diploma recognition for foreign diplomas via idw (internationale diplomawaardering) and nuffic.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het diploma — the diploma/degree
  • geldig — valid
  • de waardering — the evaluation/recognition
  • vergelijken — to compare
  • officieel — official
  • het document — the document

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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EP208: Gedoogsteun27 juil. 202600:03:56

"Is school echt gratis?" means "Is school really free?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de kosten, gratis, de bijdrage in real sentences.

Grammar: using 'gaan' to explain how money will be used or what future costs will be. for example: 'met dit geld gaat de school een feest organiseren.' (with this money, the school is going to organize a party).
Culture: school costs: the voluntary parental contribution ('vrijwillige ouderbijdrage'), and costs for books, excursions, etc.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de kosten — the costs
  • gratis — free (of charge)
  • de bijdrage — the contribution
  • vrijwillig — voluntary
  • het schoolreisje — the school trip
  • de schoolspullen — the school supplies

Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP207: De tandarts26 juil. 202600:04:44

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Een school met een eigen visie" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you conditional (zou/zouden) along the way.

Grammar: using 'zou/zouden' + infinitive to express a personal preference or choice between different options. for example: 'ik zou voor een openbare school kiezen.' (i would choose a public school).
Culture: the difference between 'openbaar' (public) and 'bijzonder' (special/private, e.g., religious or based on a philosophy like montessori) education.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • openbaar — public
  • bijzonder — special/private (in education context)
  • de religie — the religion
  • de visie — the vision
  • de vrijheid — the freedom
  • de overtuiging — the conviction/belief

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP206: Een hypotheek25 juil. 202600:04:46

Today's episode is called "Moet elk kind naar school?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de leerplicht, verplicht, de wet.

This lesson teaches you future tense (zullen + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about compulsory education ('leerplicht') in the netherlands (age 5-18) and the role of the 'leerplichtambtenaar'. — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de leerplicht — the compulsory education
  • verplicht — compulsory/obligatory
  • de wet — the law
  • de leeftijd — the age
  • de uitzondering — the exception
  • de boete — the fine

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Ace your inburgering exam! Free practice tests & study tools at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Study more at the listening exam simulator

EP205: De open deur24 juil. 202600:04:45

Which school would we choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de inburgering, het examen, de ouderavond. Great for inburgering prep!

This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: choosing a school and dealing with school-related issues. — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de inburgering — the civic integration
  • het examen — the exam
  • de ouderavond — the parents' evening
  • pesten — to bully
  • veilig — safe
  • het niveau — the level

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Study for your inburgering exam with free practice materials at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP204: Wat Nederland bijzonder maakt23 juil. 202600:05:28

"Wat zou je doen als je gepest wordt?" (What would you do if you were bullied?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like pesten, het pesten, de oplossing.

This lesson teaches you conditional (zou/zouden) in context, plus you'll learn about dealing with bullying ('pesten') in dutch schools and the role of the 'vertrouwenspersoon' (confidential advisor). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • pesten — to bully
  • het pesten — the bullying
  • de oplossing — the solution
  • de vertrouwenspersoon — the confidential advisor
  • veilig — safe
  • helpen — to help

Listen every day to build your Dutch and prepare for the inburgering exam. Inburgering Dagelijks — daily Dutch lessons for exam preparation.

Preparing for the inburgering exam? Practice tests, study guides and more at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP203: Watermanagement22 juil. 202600:03:55

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Praten met de juf", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like de ouderavond, het gesprek, de voortgang. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover parent involvement in dutch schools: '10-minutengesprek' (parent-teacher conference), 'ouderavond' (parents' evening). — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de ouderavond — the parents' evening
  • het gesprek — the conversation/meeting
  • de voortgang — the progress
  • het rapport — the school report
  • de afspraak — the appointment
  • bespreken — to discuss

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

Need inburgering prep? Free resources at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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EP202: Het protest21 juil. 202600:04:34

"Wat is het verschil tussen NT1 en NT2?" means "What is the difference between NT1 and NT2?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing de tweede taal, de moedertaal, het niveau in real sentences.

Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover nt2 (dutch as a second language) vs nt1 (dutch as a first language). the different language levels of the cefr (a1, a2, b1, b2). — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de tweede taal — the second language
  • de moedertaal — the mother tongue
  • het niveau — the level
  • de beginner — the beginner
  • de gevorderde — the advanced learner
  • vloeiend — fluent

Whether you're studying for the inburgering exam or just want to speak better Dutch, this A2 lesson is for you. Subscribe for daily episodes!

Pass the inburgering exam — study guides & practice at the onderwijs in Nederland guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 More practice at the listening exam simulator

EP201: Investeren20 juil. 202600:04:36

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Wat leer je voor het examen?" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you future tense (gaan + infinitive) along the way.

Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover the civic integration course ('inburgeringscursus') and its different exam components (lezen, luisteren, schrijven, spreken, knm, ona). — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de inburgering — the civic integration
  • het examen — the exam
  • het onderdeel — the part/component
  • de Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (KNM) — Knowledge of Dutch Society
  • de taalschool — the language school
  • oefenen — to practice

Great for inburgering exam prep, NT2 practice, or anyone who needs to reach A2 Dutch. New lessons every day!

Inburgering exam coming up? Get ready with practice tests at the leerplicht & kwalificatieplicht guide

Listen on other platforms:
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🌐 Free inburgering practice at the listening exam simulator

EP200: Vriendschap19 juil. 202600:03:49

Today's episode is called "Welke studie past bij jou?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de opleiding, studeren, het MBO.

Grammar: this episode reviews 'gaan + infinitive' and 'zou/zouden + infinitive' by applying them to personal choices and advice about education and career.
Culture: review: choosing a path in the dutch education system.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de opleiding — the education/training course
  • studeren — to study
  • het MBO — secondary vocational education
  • het HBO — university of applied sciences
  • de universiteit — the university
  • de lening — the loan

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EP199: Fake news?18 juil. 202600:04:18

You're never too old to learn — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: de cursus, de volwassene, de vaardigheid. Great for inburgering prep!

Grammar: using 'gaan' to talk about future plans for learning and personal development, regardless of age. for example: 'mijn vader gaat een cursus spaans volgen.' (my father is going to take a spanish course).
Culture: the concept of 'leven lang leren' (lifelong learning), adult education, and retraining ('omscholing').
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de cursus — the course
  • de volwassene — the adult
  • de vaardigheid — the skill
  • de omscholing — the retraining
  • de ervaring — the experience
  • ontwikkelen — to develop

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EP198: Fietsen is sneller17 juil. 202600:03:59

"Hoe ga je dat betalen?" (How are you going to pay for that?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like betalen, de studiefinanciering, de lening.

Grammar: combining 'gaan' for plans and 'zou' for hypotheticals. 'veel studenten gaan geld lenen.' (many students are going to borrow money). 'zou jij geld lenen voor je studie?' (would you borrow money for your studies?).
Culture: student financing in the netherlands: duo (dienst uitvoering onderwijs), student loans ('studielening'), and grants.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • betalen — to pay
  • de studiefinanciering — the student financing
  • de lening — the loan
  • lenen — to borrow
  • de schuld — the debt
  • het collegegeld — the tuition fee

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EP197: Het gebruikroeren16 juil. 202600:04:41

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Studeren na de middelbare school", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like studeren, de student, het HBO. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

This lesson teaches you conditional (zou/zouden) in context, plus you'll learn about higher education: hbo (hoger beroepsonderwijs - university of applied sciences) vs. wo (wetenschappelijk onderwijs - research university). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • studeren — to study (at university level)
  • de student — the student (higher education)
  • het HBO — university of applied sciences
  • de universiteit — the (research) university
  • wetenschappelijk — scientific
  • praktisch — practical

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EP196: Het festival seizoen15 juil. 202600:03:57

"Een vak leren in de praktijk" means "Learning a trade in practice" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about education system. Practice hearing het MBO, de opleiding, het beroep in real sentences.

This lesson teaches you future tense (gaan + infinitive) in context, plus you'll learn about vocational education (mbo - middelbaar beroepsonderwijs), levels 1-4, and the combination of learning and working (stage). — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het MBO — secondary vocational education
  • de opleiding — the education/training course
  • het beroep — the profession/occupation
  • de praktijk — the practice
  • de stage — the internship
  • de kapper — the hairdresser

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EP195: De Delta Works bezoeken14 juil. 202600:04:36

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Gesprek met de leraar" — this A2 lesson covers education system. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you review: future tense and conditional along the way.

This lesson teaches you review: future tense and conditional in context, plus you'll learn about review: parent-teacher interaction in the dutch school system. — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de basisschool — the primary school
  • het advies — the advice
  • het vak — the subject
  • de vakantie — the holiday/vacation
  • de leerling — the pupil/student
  • het niveau — the level

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EP194: Doe maar normaal13 juil. 202600:05:08

Today's episode is called "Wanneer gaan we op vakantie?" and it's all about education system. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de vakantie, de schooltijden, de regio.

Today's grammar point is future tense (gaan + infinitive). Along the way, discover school hours, schedules, and the staggered school holidays ('gespreide schoolvakanties') in the netherlands. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de vakantie — the holiday/vacation
  • de schooltijden — the school hours
  • de regio — the region
  • het rooster — the schedule/timetable
  • vrij zijn — to be free/off
  • beginnen — to begin/start

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EP193: De krant lezen12 juil. 202600:03:34

Which subject would you choose? — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about education system. Key words: het vak, de wiskunde, de taal. Great for inburgering prep!

Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover school subjects ('vakken') and choosing a specialization ('profiel') in secondary school. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • het vak — the subject
  • de wiskunde — the mathematics
  • de taal — the language
  • de geschiedenis — the history
  • de economie — the economics
  • het profiel — the specialization/profile

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EP192: Koninginnedag sport11 juil. 202600:04:00

"Wat komt er na de basisschool?" (What comes after primary school?) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore education system. You'll hear words like de middelbare school, het advies, het niveau.

Today's grammar point is conditional (zou/zouden). Along the way, discover different levels of secondary education (vmbo, havo, vwo) and the school advice. — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de middelbare school — the secondary school
  • het advies — the advice
  • het niveau — the level
  • het VMBO — pre-vocational secondary education
  • de HAVO — senior general secondary education
  • het VWO — pre-university education

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EP191: Smart industry10 juil. 202600:05:06

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Naar welke school gaan de kinderen?", Anna and Tom discuss education system. You'll pick up words like de basisschool, de leerling, de leraar. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

Grammar: to talk about future plans or predictions, use the verb 'gaan' + the infinitive of the main verb at the end of the sentence. for example: 'ik ga nederlands leren.' (i am going to learn dutch).
Culture: introduction to the dutch primary school system (basisschool), groups 1-8.
KNM topic: onderwijs | Exam practice: listening

Vocabulary:

  • de basisschool — the primary school
  • de leerling — the pupil/student
  • de leraar — the male teacher
  • de lerares — the female teacher
  • de groep — the group/grade
  • leren — to learn

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EP190: De zomer van '2309 juil. 202600:03:42

"Een brief van de Belastingdienst" means "A letter from the Tax Office" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing de belastingdienst, de brief, de deadline in real sentences.

Grammar: this episode reviews all subordinate clause structures from the past week. we will see sentences like: 'ik snap dat dit een belangrijke brief is.' (dat) 'je moet reageren, omdat er een deadline is.' (omdat) 'als je vragen hebt, kun je bellen.' (als) 'dit is de brief waarover ik je vertelde.' (relative pronoun)
Culture: review: understanding an official letter by applying knowledge of gemeente, digid, rights and obligations.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de belastingdienst — the tax authorities
  • de brief — the letter
  • de deadline — the deadline
  • controleren — to check
  • de gegevens — the data / details
  • het bedrag — the amount

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EP189: Koninginnedag vieren08 juil. 202600:04:01

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "Alles wat je moet weten" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'wat' along the way.

Grammar: a subordinate clause with 'wat' (what/that/which) is often used after words like 'alles', 'iets', or 'niets'. it functions as a relative pronoun and refers to an indefinite thing. the verb moves to the end. example: 'de zorgverzekering is iets wat iedereen in nederland moet hebben.' (health insurance is something that everyone in the netherlands must have.)
Culture: rechten en plichten (rights and obligations), including mandatory insurances
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • het recht — the right
  • de plicht — the duty / obligation
  • de verzekering — the insurance
  • de zorgverzekering — the health insurance
  • de wet — the law
  • de maatschappij — the society

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EP188: Een nieuw leven07 juil. 202600:04:37

Today's episode is called "Ik weet dat het officieel is" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de burgerlijke stand, de geboorteakte, het uittreksel.

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'dat' in context, plus you'll learn about burgerlijke stand (civil registry) — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de burgerlijke stand — the civil registry
  • de geboorteakte — the birth certificate
  • het uittreksel — the extract / official copy
  • officieel — official
  • de gegevens — the data / details
  • bewijzen — to prove

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EP187: Nederlandse design06 juil. 202600:04:26

If you need a DigiD — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: aanvragen, de overheid, inloggen. Great for inburgering prep!

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'als' and 'wanneer' in context, plus you'll learn about digid (digital identity for government services) — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • aanvragen — to apply for / to request
  • de overheid — the government
  • inloggen — to log in
  • de gebruikersnaam — the username
  • het wachtwoord — the password
  • veilig — safe / secure

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EP186: Om zes uur eten05 juil. 202600:04:04

"Naar de gemeente" (To the municipality) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like de gemeente, het stadhuis, zich inschrijven.

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'omdat' in context, plus you'll learn about de gemeente (the municipality) and its services — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de gemeente — the municipality
  • het stadhuis — the city hall
  • zich inschrijven — to register
  • de afspraak — the appointment
  • de ambtenaar — the civil servant / official
  • het document — the document

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EP185: De digitale overheid04 juil. 202600:04:07

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "Review: Een discussie in de buurt", Anna and Tom discuss government & administration. You'll pick up words like de discussie, de bewoner, oneens zijn. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses (waarin, hoe, als, die). Along the way, discover review of constitution, complaints, ombudsman, and the king — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de discussie — the discussion
  • de bewoner — the resident
  • oneens zijn — to disagree
  • het voorstel — the proposal
  • de mening — the opinion
  • het argument — the argument

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EP184: De watersnood03 juil. 202600:04:04

"De rol van de Koning" means "The role of the King" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing het staatshoofd, de troonrede, Prinsjesdag in real sentences.

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'die'. Along the way, discover de ceremoniële en officiële taken van het staatshoofd — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • het staatshoofd — the head of state
  • de troonrede — the speech from the throne
  • Prinsjesdag — Prince's Day (state opening of parliament)
  • ondertekenen — to sign
  • symbolisch — symbolic
  • de eenheid — the unity

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EP183: Gescheiden afval02 juil. 202600:03:55

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De Nationale Ombudsman" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'als' along the way.

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'als'. Along the way, discover wat te doen als je een probleem hebt met de overheid — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de ombudsman — the ombudsman
  • onafhankelijk — independent
  • behandelen — to handle / to treat
  • het probleem — the problem
  • de burger — the citizen
  • helpen — to help

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EP182: Stemmen01 juil. 202600:04:18

Today's episode is called "Een klacht indienen bij de gemeente" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: de klacht, indienen, de overlast.

Grammar: when you explain a method or process, you can use 'hoe' (how). it starts a subordinate clause, which means the verb moves to the end. for example: 'ik zal je laten zien hoe je een klacht indient.' (i will show you how you file a complaint.)
Culture: je recht halen: hoe dien je een klacht in?
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de klacht — the complaint
  • indienen — to file / to submit
  • de overlast — the nuisance / inconvenience
  • de oplossing — the solution
  • melden — to report
  • de stoep — the pavement / sidewalk

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EP181: Eigen risico30 juin 202600:03:15

The Constitution — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: de Grondwet, het grondrecht, de gelijkheid. Great for inburgering prep!

Grammar: to refer to something inside a document or place, you can use 'waarin' (in which). it introduces a subordinate clause and the verb goes to the end. for example: 'de grondwet is de belangrijkste wet, waarin de regels voor de overheid staan.' (the constitution is the most important law, in which the rules for the government are stated.)
Culture: de basis van de nederlandse wet: de grondwet
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de Grondwet — the Constitution
  • het grondrecht — the fundamental right
  • de gelijkheid — the equality
  • de discriminatie — the discrimination
  • de godsdienst — the religion
  • de vrijheid — the freedom

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EP180: De makelaar29 juin 202600:03:35

"Review: Het nieuws van vandaag" (Review: Today's news) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like het nieuws, de journalist, het debat.

Grammar: this episode reviews different subordinate clauses. we practice using them to discuss news items. for example: 'de journalist vraagt de minister wat de regering gaat doen, terwijl het parlement wacht op het wetsvoorstel.'
Culture: review of elections, government layers, and lawmaking
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • het nieuws — the news
  • de journalist — the journalist
  • het debat — the debate
  • de beslissing — the decision
  • de maatregel — the measure
  • de samenleving — the society

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EP179: Vrijdagmiddagborrel28 juin 202600:04:27

In this A2 Dutch lesson called "De provincie en het waterschap", Anna and Tom discuss government & administration. You'll pick up words like de provincie, het waterschap, de dijk. Perfect for daily inburgering practice.

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'terwijl' in context, plus you'll learn about andere bestuurslagen: provincie en waterschap — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de provincie — the province
  • het waterschap — the water board
  • de dijk — the dike
  • het waterbeheer — the water management
  • de taak — the task
  • het milieu — the environment

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EP178: Volgend jaar27 juin 202600:04:52

"Hoe wordt een wet gemaakt?" means "How is a law made?" — join Anna and Tom for today's A2 inburgering prep lesson about government & administration. Practice hearing het wetsvoorstel, indienen, behandelen in real sentences.

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'voordat' and 'nadat' in context, plus you'll learn about het wetgevingsproces in nederland — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • het wetsvoorstel — the bill / legislative proposal
  • indienen — to submit
  • behandelen — to deal with / to discuss
  • goedkeuren — to approve
  • afkeuren — to reject
  • de handtekening — the signature

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EP177: Duurzaam leven26 juin 202600:03:50

Prepare for your inburgering exam with "De landelijke overheid" — this A2 lesson covers government & administration. Anna and Tom chat naturally, teaching you subordinate clauses with 'dat' along the way.

This lesson teaches you subordinate clauses with 'dat' in context, plus you'll learn about de rol van de koning, de regering en het parlement — a topic that comes up on the KNM exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • de regering — the government / cabinet
  • de minister — the minister
  • de koning — the king
  • het parlement — the parliament
  • de Tweede Kamer — the House of Representatives
  • de Eerste Kamer — the Senate

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EP176: Tolerantie25 juin 202600:05:01

Today's episode is called "Stemmen en verkiezingen" and it's all about government & administration. Anna and Tom practice A2 Dutch through a natural conversation about real Dutch situations. Featured words: stemmen, de verkiezingen, de politieke partij.

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'wie' and 'wat'. Along the way, discover het nederlandse kiesstelsel en stemrecht — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • stemmen — to vote
  • de verkiezingen — the elections
  • de politieke partij — the political party
  • de stem — the vote
  • het stembiljet — the ballot paper
  • het stembureau — the polling station

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EP175: Zuinig?24 juin 202600:04:41

Review: A new house — that's what Anna and Tom are talking about in this A2 lesson about government & administration. Key words: verhuizen, het adres, doorgeven. Great for inburgering prep!

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses (dat, omdat, als, wanneer). Along the way, discover review of civil registry, insurance, rights and obligations — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • verhuizen — to move (house)
  • het adres — the address
  • doorgeven — to pass on / to report
  • de verhuizing — the move / relocation
  • de polis — the (insurance) policy
  • de verzekeraar — the insurer

Perfect practice for inburgering exam listening comprehension at A2 level. Join Anna and Tom every day for bite-sized Dutch lessons.

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EP174: Langdurig23 juin 202600:04:46

"Je rechten en plichten" (Your rights and obligations) — in today's A2 inburgering prep lesson, Anna and Tom explore government & administration. You'll hear words like het recht, de plicht, de vrijheid van meningsuiting.

Today's grammar point is subordinate clauses with 'dat'. Along the way, discover basisrechten en -plichten van burgers in nederland — essential knowledge for the inburgering exam.
KNM topic: overheid | Exam practice: reading

Vocabulary:

  • het recht — the right
  • de plicht — the duty / obligation
  • de vrijheid van meningsuiting — the freedom of speech
  • de leerplicht — the compulsory education
  • de identificatieplicht — the obligation to identify oneself
  • de wet — the law

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