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Practising B1 writing: what you need to know for the exam
August 4, 2026
Practising B1 writing means learning to write exactly the way the exam requires it. Not fancier, not more elaborate, but…
NT2 listening practice: how to prepare for the listening exam
August 4, 2026
Listening is a skill you actively train, not something you simply have or don't have. With the right approach, you'll…
Language levels explained: what do A1, A2, B1 and higher mean for you?
August 4, 2026
Language levels show how well you master a language, from absolute beginner to near-native proficiency. The international standard for this…
Practicing for the integration exam: what works, for whom, and how to start
August 3, 2026
How do you practice effectively for the integration exam? That depends on your situation. Status holders work towards B1; family…The B1 listening exam: what can you expect and how do you practise?
July 31, 2026
The B1 listening exam is part of the Staatsexamen NT2, Programma I or Programma II. During this part you listen…The KNM exam: what it is and how to prepare
July 31, 2026
KNM stands for Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij (Knowledge of Dutch Society). It is a compulsory part of the civic…
My Inburgering: how to use the DUO portal
July 30, 2026
My Inburgering is DUO's personal online portal where you, as someone completing civic integration, keep track of your entire integration…
Practicing B1 Reading: How to Prepare for the Exam
July 30, 2026
Reading at B1 level means you understand everyday texts, such as letters from the municipality, news reports and forms. For…Integration Exam – Insider’s Look at Dutch Integration
May 21, 2026
Preparing for the Dutch integration exams? You have a process ahead of you that takes serious preparation, but it is…Language level for the Dutch integration exam in 2026
May 21, 2026
What is the language proficiency level required for the Dutch integration exam in 2024?Jan 4, 2024If you are not sure…
