Question 1

How is the TELC B1 Speaking module structured?

Accepted Answer

The TELC B1 Mündlicher Ausdruck (Speaking) module takes approximately 15 minutes with a 20-minute preparation phase.

• Teil 1: Einander kennenlernen (getting to know each other, ~3 min)
• Teil 2: Gespräch über ein Thema (topic discussion with texts, ~6 min)
• Teil 3: Gemeinsam etwas planen (collaborative planning, ~5 min)

The exam is conducted as a pair examination with two examiners.

Question 2

What happens in Teil 1 (Einander kennenlernen)?

Accepted Answer

In Teil 1, you and your partner introduce yourselves and get to know each other (~3 minutes).

• Topics on the card: Name, where you come from, how you live, family, where you learned German, what you do (school/job), languages
• The examiners may ask additional questions about hobbies or weekends
• Ask your partner questions back — interaction is key

Useful phrases: "Wie heißen Sie?", "Woher kommen Sie?", "Ich lerne seit... Jahren Deutsch."

Question 3

How does Teil 2 (Gespräch über ein Thema) work?

Accepted Answer

In Teil 2, you and your partner each receive a short text with a different opinion on the same topic (~6 minutes total).

• Briefly summarize your text to your partner
• Listen to your partner's summary
• Discuss the topic: share your own opinion and personal experiences

Useful phrases: "In meinem Text steht, dass...", "Ich bin der Meinung, dass...", "In meinem Heimatland ist das anders."

Question 4

What is Teil 3 (Gemeinsam etwas planen) about?

Accepted Answer

In Teil 3, you plan something together with your partner based on a situation and a note card with bullet points (~5 minutes).

• Read the situation and discuss each planning point
• Make suggestions, react to your partner's ideas, and find compromises
• Agree on a common plan and divide tasks

Useful phrases: "Ich schlage vor...", "Das ist eine gute Idee, aber...", "Einverstanden, dann mache ich..."

Question 5

How long is the preparation time and what should I do with it?

Accepted Answer

You get 20 minutes of preparation time before the oral exam.

• Write down keywords for Teil 1 (your personal info)
• Read your Teil 2 text carefully and note the main points
• Read the Teil 3 situation and think of ideas for each bullet point

Don't write full sentences — use keywords as prompts. You can bring your notes into the exam.

Question 6

How can I prepare effectively for TELC B1 Speaking?

Accepted Answer

Practice with a partner regularly and focus on interaction.

• Teil 1: Practice talking about yourself on all 7 card topics
• Teil 2: Practice summarizing short texts and giving your opinion
• Teil 3: Practice making suggestions, disagreeing politely, and finding compromises

Remember: Examiners value natural interaction over perfect grammar. Use connectors like "weil", "deshalb", "aber", and "trotzdem" to show B1 level.

TELC German B1 Sprechen (Speaking) Practice

TELC German B1 Sprechen (Speaking) Practice

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Teil 1: Einander kennenlernen (Getting to Know Each Other)

Teil 2: Gespräch über ein Thema (Discussion on a Topic)

Teil 3: Gemeinsam etwas planen (Planning Together)

Teil 1 - Einander kennenlernen (Getting to Know Each Other)

Teil 2 - Gespräch über ein Thema (Discussion on a Topic)

Teil 3 - Gemeinsam etwas planen (Planning Together)

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