--- title: "Goethe A1 Speaking: Parts 1–3, Examples & Tips" description: "Speaking exam of the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1): all 3 parts – introduce yourself, ask for information and make requests. Structure, phrases and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking.md" locale: "en" provider: "Goethe" level: "A1" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/goethe-zertifikat-deutsch-a1/sprechen.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/goethe-zertifikat-allemand-a1/expression-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/goethe-zertifikat-tedesco-a1/parlato.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/goethe-zertifikat-aleman-a1/expresion-oral.md" --- # Goethe-Zertifikat A1 – Speaking (Sprechen) > Speaking exam of the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 (Start Deutsch 1): all 3 parts – introduce yourself, ask for information and make requests. Structure, phrases and examples. ## Key takeaways - The oral exam has 3 parts and lasts around 15 minutes – usually in a small group. - Part 1: introduce yourself · Part 2: ask for and give information · Part 3: make requests. - You speak with the other participants and the examiner. Speaking – the oral exam – is the fourth module of the Goethe-Zertifikat A1 exam. You speak in three parts, usually in a small group with other participants. The exam lasts around 15 minutes. You speak with the others and with the examiner. It tests whether you can communicate in simple everyday situations: introduce yourself, ask and answer simple questions, and make a request. It’s not about perfect grammar, but about being understood and responding to the others. The three parts call for three simple abilities: in Part 1 you introduce yourself, in Part 2 you ask a question using a keyword and answer the others’ questions, in Part 3 you ask for something (with a picture card) and respond to requests. Fixed phrases help you speak confidently. - Parts: 3 - Tasks: 3 - Points: 15 - Time: 15 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: easy (2/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Introduce yourself](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking/part-1) — Introduction · Introducing yourself · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 1 you introduce yourself. Here’s how to say the most important things about yourself and spell and say numbers reliably. - [Part 2 – Ask questions](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking/part-2) — Question–answer · Asking & answering questions · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 2 you form a question with a keyword and answer the others’ questions. Here’s how to ask and answer reliably. - [Part 3 – Make requests](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking/part-3) — Request–response · Requesting & responding · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 3 you make a polite request using a picture card and respond to the others’ requests. Here’s how to request reliably. ## Tips & strategy - **Have phrases ready for each part:** Each part has fixed phrases: introduce yourself, ask a question, request something. Learn a small set by heart and you’ll speak more confidently. - **Speak in full, simple sentences:** Don’t answer with just one word. Say “Ich heiße …” or “Ich komme aus …” – full, simple sentences are enough. - **Respond to the others:** The exam is a group conversation. Listen to the others and answer their questions. - **Form a question with the keyword (Part 2):** In Part 2 you get a topic and a word. Use them to form a simple question, for example “Wie viel kostet das Brot?”. - **Request and respond politely (Part 3):** In Part 3 you ask for something (“Können Sie bitte …?”) and respond to the partner’s request (“Ja, gern.”). - **Keep talking, don’t freeze:** If a word escapes you, say it differently or ask. What matters is that you stay in the conversation. ## Useful phrases Learn a small set of phrases for the three parts: - **Introducing yourself (Part 1)** — Ich heiße … / Ich komme aus … / Ich wohne in … / Ich spreche … / Mein Hobby ist … - **Asking a question (Part 2)** — Wie viel kostet …? / Wann …? / Wo …? / Hast du …? - **Answering (Part 2)** — Das kostet … / Um … Uhr / In … / Ja, ich habe … - **Requesting (Part 3)** — Können Sie bitte …? / Kannst du mir … geben? / Ich möchte bitte … - **Responding to a request** — Ja, gern. / Natürlich. / Einen Moment, bitte. ## Common topics The topics in the oral exam come from everyday life: - **Person & family** — name, age, country, language, family - **Shopping & prices** — shop, groceries, paying - **Daily routine & time** — time, appointments, work - **Home & leisure** — flat, hobbies, weekend ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free videos and simple everyday dialogues at A1 level to speak along with. - [Nicos Weg A1 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519687) — Free online course with simple dialogues and everyday language at A1 level. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and look at an example of the oral exam: how do the three parts run? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – introduce yourself:** Practice introducing yourself: name, country, language, place of residence, hobby. Also practice spelling a word and saying a number. - Day 3 – **Part 2 – ask questions:** Practice forming a simple question with a keyword and answering the others’ questions. - Day 4 – **Part 3 – make requests:** Practice polite requests (“Können Sie bitte …?”) and responding to a request. - Day 5 – **Vocabulary & numbers:** Review simple vocabulary and practice numbers, prices and spelling. - Day 6 – **Practice the full oral exam:** Run through all three parts with someone – introduce yourself, ask questions, request. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your speaking assessed – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores speaking automatically. ## Are you ready? - I can introduce myself (name, country, language, place of residence, hobby). - I can spell a word and say a number. - I can form a simple question with a keyword. - I can answer simple questions. - I can politely request something and respond to a request. - I stay in the conversation even when a word escapes me. ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the Goethe A1 oral exam structured? It has three parts: Part 1 (introduce yourself), Part 2 (ask for and give information) and Part 3 (make requests and respond to them). It lasts around 15 minutes, usually in a small group. ### Do I take the oral exam alone or in a group? Usually in a small group with other participants. You speak with the others and with the examiner. ### What do I have to say in Part 1? You introduce yourself: name, country, language, place of residence, age, occupation or hobby. Often you also have to spell a word and say a number (e.g. a phone number). ### How is the oral exam assessed? Above all on whether you’re understood, whether you fulfill the task and respond to the others. Perfect grammar is not expected at A1. ### Which topics come up in the oral exam? Simple everyday topics like person and family, shopping, time or home. In Parts 2 and 3, keywords and picture cards help you. ### What’s the best way to practice the oral exam? Practice introducing yourself, simple questions and polite requests – best aloud and with a partner. At Prepliq you practice speaking with a mock that scores your answers automatically – the PDF answer key doesn’t cover speaking. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1?action=start§ionId=Oral%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/listening) - [Lesen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/reading) - [Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/writing) [Goethe-Zertifikat A1 – Speaking (Sprechen)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/speaking)