Practise one part at a time
Practise Lezen — Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1)
Practise the Lezen part of the Basisexamen Inburgering Buitenland (A1) at real exam length: the same structure, the same clock and the same pass rule as on the day.
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Lezen at a glance
- Questions
- 19
- Time
- 35 min
- Pass mark
- assessed
- Format
- on computer
- Practice questions here
- 450
What are you asked?
19 multiple-choice questions across 6 short texts (2–3 questions per text).
Pass rule: Each of the 3 parts is graded 1–10; you need a 6 or higher on all three. Passed parts stay valid indefinitely.
How to practise this part
- 1
Read the question first, then the text. You are hunting one specific fact, not reading for pleasure.
- 2
The answer is always literally in the text. Never choose based on what you know about the Netherlands.
- 3
Keep an eye on the clock. If a question stalls you, skip it and come back.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I use a dictionary?
- No. Dictionaries, phones and translation apps are banned in every part of the exam, which is why you practise without them here too.
- What if I don't know a word?
- Read on. The questions test whether you understand the text, not whether you know every word — you can usually find the answer without that one word.