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Goethe A1 Speaking (Sprechen) Part 1 – Introduce Yourself
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In Part 1 you introduce yourself. Here’s how to say the most important things about yourself and spell and say numbers reliably.
Key takeaways
- You introduce yourself: name, country, language, place of residence, age, occupation or hobby.
- You often also have to spell a word and say a number.
What this part tests
Part 1 tests whether you can introduce yourself in German. You say the most important things about yourself: name, country, language, place of residence, age and perhaps occupation or hobby. You often use keywords given to you.
In addition you usually have to spell a word (for example your name) and say a number (for example your phone number or age). So practice the alphabet and numbers.
It’s about simple, full sentences, not a perfect speech. Whoever has a few phrases ready (“Ich heiße …”, “Ich komme aus …”) introduces themselves confidently.
How to approach it
- 1
Learn the sentences for introducing yourself by heart: “Ich heiße …”, “Ich komme aus …”, “Ich wohne in …”.
- 2
Practice naming your country, your language and your hobby.
- 3
Practice spelling your name (the German alphabet).
- 4
Practice saying numbers: your age, your phone number.
- 5
Speak in full, simple sentences and calmly.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to introduce yourself.
Stell dich vor. Stichwörter: Name · Land · Sprache · Wohnort · Hobby.
Example:
Why? The example names, in full and simple sentences, the name, country, language, place of residence and hobby, and spells the name at the end – exactly what’s expected in Part 1.
Practice: test yourself
In Teil 1 sollst du dich vorstellen.
Which sentence works to name your hobby?
To name your hobby you use “Mein Hobby ist …”. Option a fits. b talks about the time, c about a price.Want to see how this feels in practice?
Try this section in an exam-like format and find out how confident you are before exam day.
Common mistakes
Say “Ich komme aus Italien.”, not just “Italien”. Full sentences are better.
The German alphabet is different. Practice spelling your name beforehand.
Practice numbers and your phone number so you can say them fluently.
Speak loudly and clearly so the examiner understands you well.
Tips
- Learn your introduction as a small text by heart – name, country, language, place of residence, hobby.
- Practice the German alphabet to spell your name.
- Practice numbers up to 100 and your phone number.
Frequently asked questions
What do I have to say in Part 1?
The most important things about yourself: name, country, language, place of residence, age and perhaps occupation or hobby. Often you also have to spell and say a number.
Do I have to be able to spell?
Yes, usually you have to spell a word (often your name) in German. Practice the German alphabet for that.
Do I have to speak freely?
You can practice and memorize your introduction beforehand. What matters is that you speak in simple, full sentences.
What’s the best way to practice Part 1?
Practice your introduction aloud, plus spelling and numbers. In a Prepliq mock you practice speaking with automatic scoring.
Other parts
Useful resources
Check if you’re ready for this exam part
Practice in an exam-like format with real time limits, get an assessment modelled on the official criteria, and see where you still need work.
- Exam-like task format with real time limits
- Assessment modelled on the official exam criteria
- Speak with a partner
- Detailed feedback and corrections on what you say