Goethe-Zertifikat B1 · Modelltest · Part 1 – Plan together
Goethe B1 Speaking (Sprechen) Part 1 – Plan Something Together
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In Part 1 you plan something together and reach agreement. Here’s how to make suggestions and arrive at a solution.
Key takeaways
- You plan something together (e.g. a party) and reach agreement.
- Make suggestions, respond to them and reach an agreement in the end.
What this part tests
Part 1 tests whether you can plan something with a partner and reach agreement. You get a task – for example “Plant gemeinsam eine Abschiedsfeier” or “Organisiert einen Ausflug” – and discuss what, when, where and how you’ll do it.
It’s about cooperation: making suggestions, responding to your partner’s suggestions and arriving at a joint decision in the end. A good contribution isn’t just “ja” or “nein”, but a concrete suggestion.
Whoever has phrases for suggestions and agreement ready plans fluently. What matters is that you really reach a result – an open conversation without agreement feels incomplete.
How to approach it
- 1
Read the planning task and think about what you need to settle (what, when, where, who).
- 2
Make a concrete suggestion (“Wollen wir …?”, “Wie wäre es mit …?”).
- 3
Respond to your partner’s suggestions – agree or suggest something else.
- 4
Split the tasks (“Ich kümmere mich um …, kannst du …?”).
- 5
Close with a clear agreement (“Gut, dann machen wir das so”).
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to plan together and reach agreement.
Plant gemeinsam eine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen. Klärt, wann und wo ihr feiert, wen ihr einladet und wer was mitbringt.
Example phrases (extract):
Why? The example makes concrete suggestions (“Wollen wir …?”), responds with agreement, settles time, place and guests, splits the tasks and reaches a clear agreement in the end – exactly what Part 1 expects.
Practice: test yourself
In Teil 1 plant ihr gemeinsam eine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen.
Which sentence makes a good suggestion?
In Part 1 you actively make suggestions. “Wollen wir die Feier am Freitagabend im Park machen?” (b) is a concrete suggestion. a and c don’t move the planning forward.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
“Ja, machen wir was” isn’t enough. Make concrete suggestions with “Wollen wir …?”.
Part 1 is teamwork – bring your own ideas and respond actively.
Without a joint result the conversation feels incomplete. Agree in the end.
Without phrases for suggestion and agreement the planning sounds clunky. Learn a set.
Tips
- Learn phrases for suggestions (“Wollen wir …?”), agreement (“Gute Idee!”) and asking back.
- Make sure you really reach an agreement in the end.
- Respond to your partner instead of just pushing your own ideas.
Frequently asked questions
What do I have to do in Part 1?
Plan something together with your partner – for example a party or a trip – and agree on a solution in the end.
How do I make a good suggestion?
With phrases like “Wollen wir …?” or “Wie wäre es mit …?” and a concrete suggestion. That moves the planning forward.
Does there have to be a decision at the end?
Yes. A good planning conversation ends with a clear agreement.
What’s the best way to practice Part 1?
Plan different situations through with a partner. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically with reference to the published assessment criteria.
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