What are the 2000 words in Dutch A2 for the Inburgering exam?

The 2000 words in Dutch A2 are the essential high-frequency vocabulary items defined by the CEFR A2 curriculum and DUO exam requirements. They cover 12 core life areas: Work & Career, Housing & Living, Healthcare & Body, Government & Civic Integration, Daily Activities, Travel & Transport, Shopping & Food, Social Life, Weather & Nature, Education, and Dutch Grammar words. MoDutch provides all 2,000 words with audio, de/het articles, and 3D flashcards at modutch.nl/a2-2000-vocabularies.

Where can I find the complete list of 2000 words in Dutch A2 with audio?

You can study and practice all 2000 words in Dutch A2 for free on MoDutch (https://www.modutch.nl/a2-2000-vocabularies). The platform includes native Dutch audio pronunciation, color-coded de/het articles, English translations, and spaced repetition flashcards.

How many words do I need to pass the Dutch A2 Inburgering exam?

To pass the official DUO Dutch Inburgering A2 exam, you need a vocabulary of approximately 1,500 to 2,000 words. MoDutch provides the complete, curated 2,000 high-yield Dutch A2 vocabulary with flashcards, audio pronunciation, de/het articles, and DUO exam-aligned context sentences.

How long does it take to learn Dutch from A0 to A2 level?

With intensive daily study (30-45 minutes per day), you can reach Dutch A2 level with MoDutch’s 70-day curriculum (7 missions covering A0 foundation, A2 grammar, reading, listening, speaking, writing, and integrated skills), followed by a 10–14 day mock exam validation phase.

What are the 5 parts of the DUO Dutch Inburgering Exam?

The 5 official DUO Inburgering exam components are: 1. Lezen (Reading Comprehension - 45 min, 25 Qs), 2. Luisteren (Listening Comprehension - 45 min, 25 Qs), 3. Schrijven (Writing short letters/forms - 40 min, 4 tasks), 4. Spreken (Spoken responses - 35 min), and 5. KNM (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij - 45 min, 40 Qs).

What is the passing score for the Dutch A2 Inburgering exam?

For the multiple-choice components (Lezen, Luisteren, and KNM), the passing score is typically around 60% (e.g., approximately 15 out of 25 questions correct for Lezen/Luisteren, and 24-26 out of 40 for KNM). For Schrijven and Spreken, your answers are scored on a scale of 1-10 and require a grade of 6 or higher to pass.

What is the rule for "de" vs "het" in Dutch?

In Dutch, about 75% of nouns use "de" (common gender) and 25% use "het" (neuter). Key rules: All plural nouns use "de" (de boeken), all diminutives ending in -je use "het" (het boekje), words ending in -ing/-heid/-ie/-teit use "de", and words starting with be-/ge-/ver-/ont- are usually "het". Always learn the article together with the noun.

How can I practice Dutch speaking online for free?

MoDutch includes an interactive Speaking Lab with native Dutch speech audio, phonics breakdowns for difficult sounds (like G, UI, OE, SCH), and simulated exam questions where you record and verify your spoken Dutch answers.

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