A1 Speaking Practice PDF

How to use this workbook

Run this as a 30-minute timed session: set a phone timer, record each answer for up to one minute, and don't go back. Record your own answer first; only check the example after you've finished a question. Score with the 2-point rubric in two passes — one for the 10 spoken questions, one for the 12 sentence completions.

Record one answer for each question.
You have up to 1 minute for every answer.
Part 1: answer the spoken question.
Part 2: look at the picture and complete the sentence start.
Do not write a full script before recording. Say a short clear answer.

How answers are scored

Each item is worth 2 points, split across two criteria: adequacy (does the answer fit the question or picture?) and pronunciation (can a trained listener understand it?). The rule to remember is that pronunciation only counts when adequacy scores at least 1 — if your answer is off-topic, pronunciation automatically drops to 0 for that item. Aim for 34/44 across the full set as your study target.

Part 1 — Vraag en antwoord

Opgave 1

A woman stands beside a table with tea and cookies.

U krijgt bezoek. Wat zet u op tafel?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Name one or two things on the table.
Use ik.
Keep the answer short.

Self-check

Did I name food or drink?
Did I answer with ik?
Was my answer easy to hear?

Show an example answer

Ik zet thee en koekjes op tafel. Mijn bezoek vindt dat lekker.

Opgave 2

A man stands by the door with keys, a phone, and a small bag.

U gaat naar buiten. Wat neemt u mee?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Name two objects.
Use neem mee.
Add a simple reason if possible.

Self-check

Did I name things?
Did I use mee?
Did I speak clearly?

Show an example answer

Ik neem mijn sleutels en mijn telefoon mee. Soms neem ik ook een tas mee.

Opgave 3

A woman sits at a table with a phone and charging cable.

Uw telefoon is leeg. Wat doet u?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say what you do with the phone.
Use a simple verb.
Add where if useful.

Self-check

Did I answer what I do?
Did I use phone words?
Was the verb clear?

Show an example answer

Ik laad mijn telefoon op. Ik doe de oplader in het stopcontact.

Opgave 4

A man stands in a kitchen in the morning with water and bread.

U bent vroeg wakker. Wat doet u eerst?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say your first morning action.
Use eerst.
Keep it personal.

Self-check

Did I say first?
Did I use an everyday action?
Did I make a short sentence?

Show an example answer

Eerst drink ik water. Daarna maak ik ontbijt.

Opgave 5

A woman waves to a neighbor outside an apartment building.

U ziet uw buurvrouw in de straat. Wat zegt u?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say a greeting.
Ask one simple question if you can.
Use polite words.

Self-check

Did I greet the neighbor?
Did I use Dutch polite language?
Did I say it naturally?

Show an example answer

Ik zeg: goedemorgen buurvrouw. Fijne dag!

Opgave 6

A man holds a phone and looks at a blank calendar card.

U moet naar de dokter. Wat zegt u aan de telefoon?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say you want an appointment.
Use afspraak.
Keep the sentence simple.

Self-check

Did I say afspraak?
Did I say why?
Was the answer relevant?

Show an example answer

Ik zeg: ik wil graag een afspraak maken. Ik ben ziek.

Opgave 7

A woman stands by a rainy window with an umbrella near the door.

Het regent hard. Wat doet u dan?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say what you do in rain.
Use paraplu or jas if useful.
Add stay home if that is your answer.

Self-check

Did I answer the rainy situation?
Did I use a weather word?
Did I speak loudly enough?

Show an example answer

Ik neem een paraplu mee. Soms blijf ik thuis, want het regent te hard.

Opgave 8

A man sits at a break table with a cup and lunchbox.

U hebt pauze op uw werk of school. Wat doet u in de pauze?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say one break activity.
Name food, drink, or rest.
Use in de pauze.

Self-check

Did I answer what I do?
Did I use pause words?
Was the answer short?

Show an example answer

In de pauze drink ik koffie. Ik eet ook brood en ik praat met een collega.

Opgave 9

A woman stands near a bakery counter with bread.

U wilt brood kopen. Wanneer gaat u naar de winkel?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Say when you go.
Use morning, afternoon, or a day.
Add simple detail if possible.

Self-check

Did I answer when?
Did I mention the store or bread?
Did I use clear time words?

Show an example answer

Ik ga in de ochtend naar de winkel. Dan is het brood vers.

Opgave 10

A man packs clothes and a charger in a small suitcase.

U gaat op bezoek in Nederland. Wat neemt u mee?

Geef antwoord op de vraag.

Answer plan

Name things for travel.
Use neem mee.
Keep it practical.

Self-check

Did I name travel things?
Did I use mee?
Was my pronunciation clear?

Show an example answer

Ik neem kleren en mijn paspoort mee. Ik neem ook een telefoonoplader mee.

Part 2 — Zinnen afmaken

Opgave 11

A steaming cup of tea stands on a table.

Noor zet thee op tafel. De thee is...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Look at the tea.
Say one adjective.
Make the sentence logical.

Self-check

Did my word fit the tea?
Did I complete the sentence?
Was the word clear?

Show an example answer

warm.

Opgave 12

A man searches for his glasses on a table.

Ravi zoekt zijn bril. Hij kan niet goed...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Think about why he needs glasses.
Use an infinitive verb.
Keep it short.

Self-check

Did my verb fit the glasses?
Did I complete kan niet goed?
Was my final sound clear?

Show an example answer

zien.

Opgave 13

A woman opens the door for a friendly neighbor.

Leila doet de deur open. Voor de deur staat...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Name the person at the door.
Use een.
Complete the sentence.

Self-check

Did I say who is at the door?
Did I complete staat?
Was the noun clear?

Show an example answer

een buurman.

Opgave 14

Omar snijdt komkommer. Hij maakt een...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Look at the food.
Name the dish.
Use a noun.

Self-check

Did my word fit the picture?
Did I use a food word?
Was the word easy to understand?

Show an example answer

salade.

Opgave 15

A woman holds a travel ticket on a train platform.

Sara heeft een kaartje in haar hand. Ze gaat met de...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Name the transport.
Use de train word.
Complete the sentence.

Self-check

Did I name transport?
Did the answer fit met de?
Did I pronounce the word clearly?

Show an example answer

trein.

Opgave 16

Tom veegt de vloer. De vloer is...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Describe the floor.
Use one adjective.
Make the sentence logical.

Self-check

Did I describe the floor?
Did I complete is?
Was the adjective clear?

Show an example answer

vies.

Opgave 17

Mina trekt haar jas aan. Buiten is het...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Use a weather word.
Think why she needs a coat.
Say one adjective.

Self-check

Did I use a weather word?
Did it fit the coat?
Was the pronunciation clear?

Show an example answer

koud.

Opgave 18

A man buys stamps while holding an envelope.

Ivan koopt postzegels. Hij wil een brief...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Think what stamps are for.
Use an infinitive verb.
Finish wil een brief.

Self-check

Did I use a verb?
Did it fit the stamps?
Was the answer complete?

Show an example answer

sturen.

Opgave 19

A woman waits for the elevator with groceries.

Rosa wacht bij de lift. Ze gaat naar...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Name a place.
Use naar plus a location.
Make it fit the building.

Self-check

Did I name a place?
Did it fit naar?
Was the phrase understandable?

Show an example answer

haar huis.

Opgave 20

Karim wast zijn kopje. Het kopje is...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Describe the cup before washing.
Use one adjective.
Complete the sentence.

Self-check

Did I describe the cup?
Did I complete is?
Did the word fit the picture?

Show an example answer

vies.

Opgave 21

Emma kijkt in haar agenda. Morgen heeft ze...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Name what is in an agenda.
Use een.
Finish the sentence.

Self-check

Did I name an appointment or event?
Did the answer fit heeft ze?
Was the phrase clear?

Show an example answer

een afspraak.

Opgave 22

Ben doet het raam dicht. Het wordt in de kamer...

Maak de zin af. Gebruik het plaatje.

Answer plan

Think what happens when the window closes.
Use one adjective.
Complete het wordt.

Self-check

Did I finish the sentence logically?
Did I use a clear adjective?
Was the answer short enough?

Show an example answer

warm.

Final checklist

I answered all 10 question-answer prompts.
I completed all 12 sentence starts.
I used simple A1 words and short sentences.
I spoke loudly enough for the microphone.
I scored myself for adequacy and pronunciation.

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Part 1 — Vraag en antwoord

Opgave 1

Opgave 2

Opgave 3

Opgave 4

Opgave 5

Opgave 6

Opgave 7

Opgave 8

Opgave 9

Opgave 10

Part 2 — Zinnen afmaken

Opgave 11

Opgave 12

Opgave 13

Opgave 14

Opgave 15

Opgave 16

Opgave 17

Opgave 18

Opgave 19

Opgave 20

Opgave 21

Opgave 22

Final checklist