A2 Speaking Picture Questions: How to Describe 1, 2, and 3 Pictures
Learn how to answer A2 Spreken picture questions with simple words, clear choices, and short sequences.
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- By Inburgering.org team (Editorial team)
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- Reviewed by Kirill Svavolia (Editorial review)
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Picture questions in A2 Spreken test whether you can turn what you see into simple spoken Dutch. With one picture, describe the situation. With two pictures, choose one option and explain why. With three pictures, say something about every picture, often in order.
You do not need to know every object in the image. Use the words you know and make complete sentences. A clear small answer is safer than a long answer full of guesses.
Short Answer
For A2 picture questions, look for people, place, action, and reason. Say what you see, answer the question, and add one opinion or explanation. For three pictures, mention all three images so your answer matches the task.
How the Picture Types Are Different
| Picture Task | Main Job | Useful Dutch Frame |
|---|---|---|
| 1 picture | Describe what is happening and add a detail or opinion. | Ik zie... De persoon... Ik vind... |
| 2 pictures | Choose one picture and say why you prefer it. | Ik kies plaatje 1, want... Plaatje 2 vind ik minder... |
| 3 pictures | Use all pictures and make a short story or list. | Eerst... Daarna... Tot slot... |
What to Look for First
- Who: man, vrouw, kind, cursist, collega, buurman.
- Where: school, werk, winkel, keuken, straat, station.
- Action: koopt, praat, wacht, kookt, fietst, werkt, belt.
- Feeling or reason: blij, druk, gezond, makkelijk, goedkoper, dichtbij.
Example Answer Frames
- One picture: Ik zie een vrouw in een winkel. Zij koopt brood en melk. Ik vind dit normaal, want ik doe ook boodschappen in de supermarkt.
- Two pictures: Ik kies het eerste plaatje. Daar is het rustig. Ik werk liever rustig, omdat ik me dan beter kan concentreren.
- Three pictures: Eerst wast de man zijn handen. Daarna droogt hij zijn handen af. Tot slot gaat hij eten. Dat is gezond en schoon.
How to Prepare Next
- Practise picture prompts in the free A2 speaking practice workbook.
- Use the free A2 speaking summary for picture-question templates.
- Read the full A2 Spreken guide for video, picture, and scoring guidance.
Official Sources
Official source checked: May 2026.
- Inburgeren.nl - Taalexamens - official A2 language exam format and timing.
- Inburgeren.nl - Oefenen - official A2 practice exam links, including Spreken practice exams.
- Beoordelingsmodel Spreken A2 - public A2 speaking assessment model used for scoring guidance.
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