The best way to prepare for the Reading inburgering exam in 2026
· By Maksim · 2 min read
Hi, I'm Maksim 👋 Reading may look like an easy inburgering exam, but I think it is still important to prepare seriously.
I'm writing this article because confidence matters a lot here. If the exam feels familiar, you stay calmer and make fewer mistakes.
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The thing that helped me most was solving many exercises.
For me, the goal was not only to pass once by luck. I wanted to score around 2 points above the passing score consistently.
That gave me a much better feeling that I was actually ready.
How many texts were enough ✅
I think around 50–70 texts can be enough to build confidence.
Of course, it depends on your level, but for me this amount sounds realistic if you want the exam format to feel normal.
What I would do differently 💡
I would pay more attention to tricky questions.
Some answers look obvious, but there can be a hidden trap in the text. The more often you see these traps during practice, the easier it is to notice them during the real exam.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to prepare for the Reading inburgering exam?
Solve many texts, practice until you score above the passing score consistently, and train yourself to notice hidden traps in the questions.
How many practice texts are enough for Reading?
Around 50 to 70 texts is enough for most people to build real confidence with the format, though it depends on your starting level.
What is the easiest way to lose points on Reading?
Missing hidden traps in questions that look obvious at first glance. Practicing enough texts trains you to spot these before they cost you points.
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