Listening sample questions

Inburgering Listening Practice Questions

Listening practice works best when you know what to catch before the audio starts. Short exam-style tasks help you practise the same attention pattern again and again.

Key points

  • Practise short everyday Dutch conversations and announcements.
  • Listen for time, place, reason, and next action.
  • Review missed details so similar audio feels easier next time.

Common listening question types

  • A phone call about an appointment or problem.
  • A station, shop, school, or work announcement.
  • A short conversation between two people.
  • A message telling someone what to do next.

Best practice strategy

Before listening, read the question and predict what information you need. During the audio, focus on meaning first and details second. Do not stop listening if you miss one word.

Sample question ideas

  • Sample audio situation: You hear: De afspraak is niet vandaag, maar morgen om half tien. Question idea: When is the appointment? Answer: tomorrow at 09.30.
  • Sample audio situation: You hear: De trein naar Den Haag vertrekt vandaag van spoor vier. Question idea: Which platform do you need? Answer: platform four.

Simple practice routine

  1. Read the question before listening.
  2. Listen once for the situation.
  3. Listen again for the exact detail.
  4. Repeat the key sentence aloud.

Important note

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