Preparing for the Knowledge of Dutch Society examination

The Knowledge of Dutch Society examination tests whether you have watched the film and learned the questions. You can prepare yourself for this examination using the materials provided in the examination package. Please find below a step-by-step plan with some tips that you may find useful:

1. Watch the film in your own language as often as necessary.
2. Afterwards, watch the film again, but now in the Dutch language.
3. Watch the film per theme in your own language and then in the Dutch language.
4. Practise answering the questions from the photo booklet on each of the themes. Listen to the CD, while at the same time reading the written questions and answers.
5. Listen to the questions on the CD. Repeat the answers.
6. Put the paper to one side! (In the examination, you will only be given a photo album and will only hear the questions. You will not be given any written questions)
7. Practise the questions and answers as often as possible and as often as you need to (practising once will not be enough. You must practise at least 4 times, until you are able to pronounce all of the answers properly).
8. Practise answering the questions by mixing them up, not just in the order given.
9. Speak aloud when practising: slowly and clearly.
10. Try to practise a lot using the telephone, either with your partner or someone else who speaks Dutch, focus on your pronunciation, speak clearly and not too soft.
11. Also practise the start of the examination. Watch the last part of the film again “how the examination goes”. You will hear the following: "Say the name of the city and country where you are now". Say the name of your city and country.
12. Watch the film again several times in the Dutch language. Now that you are familiar with the questions, you will understand far more. This also enables you to learn many of the words you will need for the language examination.

Good luck!