Goethe C2 Speaking Part 1 – Give a Presentation
In Part 1 you give a ~5-minute presentation on a self-chosen topic and then answer questions. Here’s how to build it and speak convincingly.
As of 2026 · Built to the official exam format
Key takeaways
- You give a ~5-minute presentation on one of two topics and then answer questions.
- Weigh up different standpoints, give examples and make your stance clear.
What this part tests
Part 1 (production) tests whether you can present on a topic freely, in a structured way and at the highest level. You choose one of two topics and give a roughly five-minute presentation; afterwards you answer questions about it.
A good presentation weighs up different standpoints (often based on given quotes), gives examples and makes your personal stance clear. A clear structure and demanding language matter – differentiated vocabulary and complex structures.
The most common losses of marks: no clear structure, no weighing up, simple language, reading out instead of speaking freely. Whoever presents in a structured, differentiated and stylistically assured way convinces.
How to approach it
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Choose the topic you can say more about.
- 2
In the preparation, plan structure, standpoints and examples.
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Introduce the topic and announce the structure.
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Weigh up different standpoints and give examples.
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Make your personal stance clear and close.
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Then answer the questions freely and in a differentiated way.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to build the presentation.
Halten Sie einen ~5-minütigen Vortrag zum Thema „Soziale Netzwerke im Internet". Wägen Sie unterschiedliche Standpunkte ab, geben Sie Beispiele und machen Sie Ihre persönliche Haltung deutlich.
Example (extract from the opening):
Why? The presentation introduces the topic, weighs up standpoints (“Auf der einen Seite … auf der anderen Seite …”), gives examples, makes the personal stance clear and uses demanding language – exactly what Part 1 expects.
Practice: test yourself
In Teil 1 hältst du einen Vortrag zum Thema „Die Bedeutung von Heimat".
Which sentence opens the presentation well?
Common mistakes
Without introduction, body and conclusion the presentation feels disordered. Follow a fixed structure.
At C2 you should weigh up different standpoints, not just state one opinion.
Use demanding vocabulary and complex structures. Avoid simple repetitions.
Use your notes only as a support. Speaking freely is expected at C2.
Tips
- Learn a fixed structure: opening – weighing up standpoints – examples – stance – conclusion.
- Use structuring signals and demanding phrases.
- Practice the ~5-minute presentation aloud so you speak freely and with assured style.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the presentation last?
About 5 minutes, followed by questions about it.
How is a good presentation structured?
With a clear opening and conclusion, the weighing up of different standpoints, examples and a clear personal stance.
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 and demanding language. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically.
Other parts
Useful resources
Learn 600+ of the most important Goethe-Zertifikat C2 words interactively with flashcards.
Preview and download the official Goethe-Zertifikat C2 practice test – with answers and study material.