Blog

Level A1: Absolute beginners

1. NT2 Taalmenu (A1-Beginners)
   • Provides grammar and listening exercises suitable for beginners.
   • NT2 Taalmenu
2. Ad Appel (A1)
   • It offers structured activities to reinforce basic material and learn the 1,000 most common Dutch words.
   • Ad Appel
3. “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
4. 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

1. NT2 TaalMenu (A2-Beginners)
   • Provides additional exercises for level A2 that complement the content of Nederlands in gang .
   • NT2 Taalmenu
2. Ad Appel (A2)
   • It is still useful for practicing grammar and reading and listening comprehension at this level.
   • Ad Appel
3. TaalCompleet (A2)
   • Provides activities that reinforce learning of practical situations, such as work and personal interaction.
   • TaalCompleet
4. “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
5. 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

1. NT2 Taalmenu (B1)
   • Provides additional exercises focused on grammar and reading comprehension for level B1.
   • NT2 Taalmenu
2. TaalCompleet B1
   • Ideal for preparing for the B1 integration exam, with a practical focus on everyday situations.
   • TaalCompleet B1
3. “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
4. 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

1. TaalCompleet B2
   • Provides support for grammar practice and listening and reading comprehension at level B2.
   • TaalCompleet B2
2. “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
3. 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)

1. 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
2. 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
3. Inburgeren Practice Exams – Official site with practice exams for KNM
   • Provides practice exercises for KNM.
   • Inburgeren Practice Exams
   • knm-ona/knm-oefenexamens
4. More KNM practice exams with questions and answers here 👉 https://dremmacruz.com/tips-for-acing-the-dutch-knm-exam/

For much more free material to learn Dutch from A0 to B2, you should check out this article with an extensive list of free resources and books 👉 https://dremmacruz.com/the-10-best-ways-to-learn-dutch-100-free-and-easy/

BEST 10 WAYS TO LEARN DUTCH FOR FREE (Inburgering, from 0 to A2/B1) 📚