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title: "Goethe C1 Speaking Part 1: Give a Presentation"
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# Goethe C1 Speaking Part 1 – Give a Presentation

> Speaking Part 1 of the Goethe-Zertifikat C1: give a ~5-minute presentation on a self-chosen topic and answer follow-up questions. Structure, useful phrases and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You give a ~5-minute presentation on one of two topics and then answer follow-up questions.
- Treat the guide points: example, arguments for/against, reference to your home country, proposal.

- 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 differentiated way. You choose one of two topics and give a short presentation (about 5 minutes); afterwards the others ask you questions (about 2 minutes).

A good presentation treats the given guide points: give an example, argue for or against something, refer to the situation in your home country or another country, and name a proposal or measure. A clear structure and demanding language matter.

The most common losses of marks: no clear structure, forgetting a guide point, reading out instead of speaking freely. Whoever presents in a structured way, treats the guide points and argues in a differentiated way convinces.

**What you practice:** Presenting in a structured way, Differentiated argument, Speaking freely

## How to approach it

1. Choose the topic you can say more about.
2. In the preparation, plan your structure and keywords.
3. Introduce the topic and announce the structure.
4. Treat the guide points: example, arguments for/against, reference to your home country, proposal.
5. Sum up at the end and state your position.
6. Then answer the follow-up questions freely and in a differentiated way.

## Example task with answer

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

**Aufgabe:** Halten Sie einen Vortrag zum Thema „Ist eine geschlechtergerechte Sprache wünschenswert?". Geben Sie ein Beispiel, argumentieren Sie für oder gegen eine neutrale Sprache und gehen Sie auf die Situation in Ihrem Heimatland ein.

- Example (extract from the opening):
  - Answer: Mein Thema lautet: „Ist eine geschlechtergerechte Sprache wünschenswert?" Ein Beispiel dafür ist die Schreibweise „Leser*innen" statt nur „Leser". Für eine solche Sprache spricht, dass sich Frauen und andere Gruppen stärker angesprochen fühlen. Dagegen wird eingewandt, dass die Texte komplizierter und schwerer lesbar werden. In meinem Heimatland wird darüber ebenfalls diskutiert, allerdings weniger emotional als hier. Abschließend bin ich der Überzeugung, dass eine bewusste, aber lesbare Lösung sinnvoll ist. — The presentation introduces the topic, gives an example, argues for and against, refers to the home country and states a balanced position – exactly what Part 1 expects.

## Practice: test yourself

In Teil 1 hältst du einen Vortrag zum Thema „Sollten Schülerinnen und Schüler für Klimaschutzdemonstrationen dem Unterricht fernbleiben dürfen?".

- Which sentence opens the presentation well?
  - a) Ich möchte heute der Frage nachgehen, ob Schülerinnen und Schüler für Klimademos dem Unterricht fernbleiben dürfen, und dabei beide Seiten beleuchten.
  - b) Ich weiß über Klima eigentlich nichts.
  - c) Wann ist die Pause?
  - Answer: a — A good presentation begins by introducing the topic and announcing a differentiated look at both sides (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.
- **Forgetting a guide point:** Treat all given guide points (example, arguments, home country, proposal).
- **Reading out instead of speaking freely:** Use your notes only as a support. Speaking freely is expected at C1.
- **Presenting too briefly:** The presentation should last about 5 minutes. Plan enough content.

## Tips

- Learn a fixed structure: opening – example – arguments – home country – proposal – conclusion.
- Use structuring signals like “zunächst”, “darüber hinaus”, “abschließend”.
- Practice the ~5-minute presentation aloud so you speak freely and coherently.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does the presentation last?

About 5 minutes, followed by around 2 minutes of follow-up questions from the others.

### How is a good presentation structured?

With a clear opening and conclusion and treatment of all guide points: example, arguments for/against, reference to your home country, proposal.

### May I use my notes?

You may make notes in the preparation and use them as a support, but you should speak freely and not read out.

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

Practice ~5-minute 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-c1?action=start&sectionId=Oral%20Expression)

[Goethe C1 Speaking Part 1 – Give a Presentation](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-c1/speaking/part-1)