Dutch Listening Comprehension

Are you learning Dutch and want to understand native speakers from the Netherlands? Here you can find online exercises to test and practice your Dutch listening skills.

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Each exercise consists of a spoken text (as an audio file), and questions to test your understanding.

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How to Practice Your Listening Skills in Dutch

Look at the list of texts, which encompass many topics and degrees of difficulty. Choose the text that you'd like to listen to.
Start the audio file in the online player, and listen to the spoken text. Be sure to concentrate on its content!
Read and answer the questions of comprehension. Did you understand everything correctly?

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Smart packing saves fuel and keeps your trip safe.
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Bij de drogisterij
Which medicine helps best when you feel sick?
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De eerste dag op het werk
How is it to start a new life abroad?
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Een dagje naar het strand
What do you do when plans suddenly change?
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Een extra lange vakantie
What happens when two travel dreams collide?
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Modefouten
Find clothes that fit you, not just the size.
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Naar de stomerij
Why does he never iron his own shirts?
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Naar het restaurant
Would you eat for free after a mistake?
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Op kamp
What do you do when you forget your raincoat?
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Puppycursus
Discover tricks to make your dog listen faster!
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Abdul gaat naar de kapperPREMIUM
Ready for a fresh look that lasts for months?
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Arme Anna breekt haar armPREMIUM
Surprising kindness turns a tough day around.
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Bij de bakkerijPREMIUM
Can he finish all the errands in time?
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Boodschappen doen bij de bakkerPREMIUM
Who eats the last croissant at breakfast?
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De dag van de schoolfotoPREMIUM
Will your picture be the highlight this year?
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De eerste dag op schoolPREMIUM
Will he find friendship on his first day?
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De eerste hockeytraining van het jaarPREMIUM
Will the first practice be fun or scary?
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De hond uitlatenPREMIUM
Warm drinks, big news, and playful paws await!
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Drankje bestellen in het restaurantPREMIUM
Would you stay longer for good food and fun?
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Een brief schrijven naar AmerikaPREMIUM
Sending stories and dreams across the ocean
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Een dag op het strandPREMIUM
Who's ready for sunshine, snacks, and sandy paws?
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Een dagje samen op stapPREMIUM
Will their fun day end right on time?
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Een huis kopenPREMIUM
Will she really get the keys to her dream?
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Fernando en Maria naar de KeukenhofPREMIUM
Colorful adventures await you among endless tulip fields.
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In de dierentuinPREMIUM
Spot curious animals and fun surprises around every corner!
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In de kledingwinkelPREMIUM
Will he find the perfect outfit in time?
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In het ParkPREMIUM
Will we finally beat him this week?
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In het winkelcentrumPREMIUM
Will Laura find the perfect sweater after all?
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In VolendamPREMIUM
Dress up, try new food and spot celebrities.
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Johannes in het openbaar vervoerPREMIUM
Three hours on the road—how does he pass time?
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Kerst vieren met de familiePREMIUM
Whose dish will taste best at dinner tonight?
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Langs de snelwegPREMIUM
What snack would you choose on a road trip?
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Lars gaat verhuizen naar AmsterdamPREMIUM
What special things would you take when moving?
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Lisa vindt een katPREMIUM
Would you help a scared animal in need?
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Martin koopt een nieuw horlogePREMIUM
Three special gifts for a year of success
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Muziek makenPREMIUM
Will the new band member change everything?
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Naar de bioscoop gaanPREMIUM
Will tonight bring a new adventure for friends?
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Op het feestPREMIUM
Whose football hero is the true legend here?
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Op het werkPREMIUM
Discover how one workday leads to weekend adventures.
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Op reis naar het buitenlandPREMIUM
Road trip brings new adventures—and delicious Italian food!
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Opwarmen bij de openhaardPREMIUM
How do you get warm after freezing outside?
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Roza gaat naar de marktPREMIUM
Will you remember everything without your shopping list?
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Soep maken met OmaPREMIUM
Discover why making soup together feels so special.
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Soraya leest elke dag de krantPREMIUM
Find out why skipping one section is her habit.
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Stamppot eten met vriendenPREMIUM
Who knew dinner plans could change so fast?
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Voetbal kijken met vriendenPREMIUM
Who will cheer the loudest when goals are scored?
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Witte dagenPREMIUM
Will you win the snowball fight this winter?
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