Level A1: Absolute beginners
- NT2 Taalmenu (A1-Beginners)
- Provides grammar and listening exercises suitable for beginners.
- NT2 Taalmenu
- Ad Appel (A1)
- It offers structured activities to reinforce basic material and learn the 1,000 most common Dutch words.
- Ad Appel
- “Nederlands in gang” (A1 – A2)
- One of the most widely used books for beginners. It includes everyday situations with a clear progression in vocabulary and grammar. Ideal for those starting from scratch and wishing to reach level A2.
- Nederlands in gang
- Naar Nederland – Official site with materials for the Inburgering Basisexamen (Level A1)
- Provides official resources for preparing for the basic integration exam.
- Naar Nederland
Level A2: Basic competence
- NT2 TaalMenu (A2-Beginners)
- Provides additional exercises for level A2 that complement the content of Nederlands in gang .
- NT2 Taalmenu
- Ad Appel (A2)
- It is still useful for practicing grammar and reading and listening comprehension at this level.
- Ad Appel
- TaalCompleet (A2)
- Provides activities that reinforce learning of practical situations, such as work and personal interaction.
- TaalCompleet
- “Nederlands in gang” (A1 – A2)
- It also covers level A2, helping you to consolidate your language skills and prepare you for the integration exam at level A2.
- Nederlands in gang
- Inburgeren Practice Exams – Official site with practice exams for Level A2
- Provides practice exercises for KNM, reading, listening, writing and speaking.
- Inburgeren Practice Exams
Level B1: Intermediate competence
- NT2 Taalmenu (B1)
- Provides additional exercises focused on grammar and reading comprehension for level B1.
- NT2 Taalmenu
- TaalCompleet B1
- Ideal for preparing for the B1 integration exam, with a practical focus on everyday situations.
- TaalCompleet B1
- “Nederlands in actie” (B1)
- Perfect for improving fluency in more complex situations. Covers levels A2 to B1, suitable for business conversations and current affairs.
- Nederlands in actie
- NT2 Practice Exams – Official site with practice exams for levels B1 and B2
- Provides practice tests for reading, listening, writing and speaking.
- NT2 Practice Exams
Level B2: Advanced competence
- TaalCompleet B2
- Provides support for grammar practice and listening and reading comprehension at level B2.
- TaalCompleet B2
- “Nederlands op niveau” (B2)
- Ideal for those who want to improve their Dutch to an advanced level. It covers complex situations such as academic and work-related discussions.
- Nederlands op niveau
- NT2 Practice Exams – Official site with practice exams for levels B1 and B2
- Offers additional practice tests for all aspects of the language.
- NT2 Practice Exams
Preparation for the KNM exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij)
- Welkom in Nederland (KNM)
- This book and website offer a comprehensive introduction to Dutch society, covering customs, laws and rules of living together. It is essential for passing the KNM exam.
- Welkom in Nederland – KNM
- TaalCompleet – KNM
- TaalCompleet offers a complete course for the KNM exam, including material on rights, obligations, everyday life, Dutch history and culture. You can get the book in print or digital format.
- TaalCompleet KNM
- Inburgeren Practice Exams – Official site with practice exams for KNM
- Provides practice exercises for KNM.
- Inburgeren Practice Exams
- knm-ona/knm-oefenexamens
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