Preparing for the CNaVT examination

The CNaVT (Certificaat Nederlands als Vreemde Taal) is an international Dutch language proficiency exam organized by KU Leuven and officially supported by the Dutch Language Union (Taalunie). It certifies Dutch proficiency for non-native speakers and is aligned with the CEFR (A2 to C1).

Grammar

• Present tense of regular and irregular verbs
• Modal verbs
• Imperative forms
• Introduction to present perfect (perfectum)
• Basic word order (main clauses), question inversion, negation
• Definite/indefinite articles
• Pronouns
• Plural noun formation
• Adjectives (comparatives/superlatives)
• Agreement with de/het nouns

Practice and situations

• Telling time
• Greetings, goodbyes and introductions
• Ordering food, shopping
• Discussing daily activities
• Asking/giving directions
• Visiting family events

Grammar

• Full perfectum (regular/irregular)
• Simple past (imperfectum)
• Separable verbs
• Formal imperative, verb + te infinitive constructions
• aan het + infinitive
• Complex prepositions and verb–preposition combinations
• Conjunctions and subordinate clauses (omdat, als, toen)
• Positioning of adjectives (-e endings)
• Reference words, pronouns, adverbs, negation

Practice and situations

• Describing past events, giving opinions, explaining positions
• Describing people and objects
• Discussing education, work, organising events
• Handling public transport
• Apologising/excuses
• Emergencies
• Writing formal/informal letters
• Understanding medical/pharmaceutical instructions

Grammar

• Zullen usages
• Full mastery of tenses (present, perfectum, imperfectum)
• Passive voice (passivum)
• Perfectum with zijn auxiliary
• Indirect questions (of, wie, etc.)
• Subordinate-before-main clause structures
• Als-dan sentences, dat/of sentences
• Indirect question formations (vraagwoord)
• Adjective agreement
• Use of er, de/het usage

Practice and situations

• Describing experiences
• Future plans and lifestyle comparisons
• Formal job interviews
• Explaining responsibilities
• Discussing cities/countries, evaluating conversations/events
• Understanding news, statistical information
• Participating in discussions

Grammar

• Flawless application of B1-level structures
• Broader vocabulary around specific, professional topics
• Speaking quickly and fluently
• Correct order of a sentence
• Use of 'er' versus 'het' and their combinations
• Perfect tense with multiple verbs and the pluperfect
• Frequently used expressions

Practice and situations

• Technical discussions
• Summarize informative texts
• Express opinions, compare solutions
• Professional or bureaucratic situations

Grammar

• Wide range of fixed verb-preposition combinations
• Automating new vocabulary
• Complex structures
• Word order with long clauses
• Indirect speech, “er” constructions
• Recognize implicit meaning

Practice and situations

• Write essays, formal letters, academic summaries
• Participate in debates and give structured presentations
• Interpret complex texts, draw conclusions
• Professional or academic interviews

• Private, flexible sessions that fit your agenda
• Interactive coaching adapted to your learning style
• Targeted preparation based on your chosen CNaVT profile
• Build fluency and accuracy through structured dialogue and practice

• Practice under real exam conditions
• Learn time-management and effective strategies
• Get used to task types and scoring criteria
• Prepare for all components: writing, reading, listening, speaking (where applicable)

• Structured materials designed for CNaVT success
• Dutch audio/video, reading texts, and grammar explanations
• Interactive practice exercises with corrections
• Simulate exam tasks so you’re fully confident on test day

• Learn to manage your time and language output effectively
• Develop your spoken and written Dutch for formal and academic use
• Train in interpreting complex texts and audio under pressure
• Produce clear, well-structured writing suited to each level’s criteria

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