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# Goethe B2 Speaking Part 1 – Give a Presentation

> Speaking Part 1 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: give a structured presentation on a topic. Structure, useful phrases, common mistakes and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You give a short, structured presentation on a topic.
- Structure clearly: introduction, pros, cons, your opinion, conclusion.

- Task type: Presentation
- Focus: Presenting in a structured way

## What this part tests

Part 1 tests whether you can present on a topic freely, coherently and in a structured way. You get a topic (often a choice) and give a short presentation, usually based on given aspects or slides.

A good presentation has a clear structure: introduce the topic, name and justify pros and cons, give examples and state your own opinion at the end. Afterwards your partner or the examiners ask follow-up questions.

The most common losses of marks: no clear structure, only keywords instead of whole sentences, no own opinion. Whoever presents in a structured way and justifies convinces.

**What you practice:** Presenting in a structured way, Weighing up, Speaking freely

## How to approach it

1. Introduce the topic and announce the structure.
2. Name advantages and justify them with examples.
3. Name disadvantages and justify them.
4. Weigh up and state your own opinion.
5. Sum up briefly at the end (conclusion).
6. Then answer the follow-up questions about your presentation.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: how to build the presentation.

**Aufgabe:** Halten Sie einen kurzen Vortrag zum Thema „Homeoffice". Gehen Sie auf Vorteile, Nachteile und Ihre eigene Meinung ein.

- Example (extract):
  - Answer: Ich möchte heute über das Thema „Homeoffice" sprechen und Vor- und Nachteile betrachten. Ein großer Vorteil ist, dass man Zeit spart, weil der Arbeitsweg wegfällt, und dass man flexibler arbeiten kann. Ein Nachteil ist allerdings, dass der Kontakt zu den Kollegen fehlt und die Grenze zwischen Arbeit und Freizeit verschwimmt. Meiner Meinung nach ist eine Mischung am besten: einige Tage im Homeoffice und einige im Büro. Zusammenfassend kann man sagen, dass Homeoffice viele Vorteile hat, aber nicht für jeden und nicht jeden Tag geeignet ist. — The presentation introduces the topic, names pros and cons with reasons, formulates a balanced opinion and closes with a summary – exactly what Part 1 expects.

## Practice: test yourself

In Teil 1 hältst du einen Vortrag zum Thema „Soziale Medien im Alltag".

- Which sentence opens the presentation well?
  - a) Ich möchte heute über das Thema „Soziale Medien im Alltag" sprechen und dabei Vor- und Nachteile betrachten.
  - b) Ich weiß über soziale Medien eigentlich nichts.
  - c) Wie viel kostet das Internet?
  - Answer: a — A good presentation begins by introducing the topic and announcing the structure (option a). b sounds unsure, c doesn’t fit the opening.

## Common mistakes

- **No clear structure:** Without introduction, body and conclusion the presentation feels disordered. Follow a fixed structure.
- **Only keywords:** Speak in whole, connected sentences, not just single words.
- **No own opinion:** State your opinion clearly at the end – it’s part of the presentation.
- **Missing structuring signals:** Without “zuerst”, “außerdem”, “zusammenfassend” the presentation feels jumpy.

## Tips

- Learn the fixed structure by heart: introduction – pros – cons – opinion – conclusion.
- Use structuring signals like “zuerst”, “außerdem”, “zusammenfassend”.
- Practice your presentation aloud so you speak coherently.

## Frequently asked questions

### How is a good presentation structured?

In fixed steps: introduce the topic, pros, cons, own opinion, conclusion. Often there are given aspects or slides for this.

### How long does the presentation last?

Only a few minutes. More important than the length is a clear structure and coherent, justified speaking.

### Do I have to give my opinion?

Yes. At the end of the presentation your own, justified opinion on the topic is part of it.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 1?

Practice presentations on many topics with the same structure. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2?action=start&sectionId=Oral%20Expression)

[Goethe B2 Speaking Part 1 – Give a Presentation](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking/part-1)