telc German A2 – Speaking (Sprechen)
In Speaking – the oral exam – you speak in three parts, usually in a small group. Here are the structure, useful phrases and examples for each part.
As of 2026 · Built to the official exam format
Key takeaways
- The oral exam has 3 parts and lasts around 15 minutes – usually in a small group.
- Part 1: introduce yourself · Part 2: talk about a topic · Part 3: plan something together.
- You speak with the other participants and the examiner.
Overview
Speaking – the oral exam – is the last part of the telc A2 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, talk about a topic and plan something together with a partner. It’s not about perfect grammar, but about being understood and responding to the others.
The three parts call for three abilities: in Part 1 you introduce yourself, in Part 2 you talk about a topic and ask and answer questions (often with a keyword), in Part 3 you plan something together (e.g. a trip) and reach an agreement. Fixed phrases help you speak confidently.
The tasks are simple and close to everyday life. The most common hurdle is not the grammar, but speaking freely and responding to your partner. Very doable with phrases.
The parts at a glance
| Part | Task type | Focus | Tasks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 – Introduce yourself | Introduction | Introducing yourself | 1 | 5 |
| Part 2 – About a topic | Question–answer | Talking about a topic | 1 | 5 |
| Part 3 – Plan together | Planning conversation | Negotiating together | 1 | 5 |
Tips & strategy
Each part has fixed phrases: introduce yourself, ask a question, make a suggestion. Learn a set by heart and you’ll speak more confidently.
Don’t answer with just one word. Speak in full sentences and give a short reason with “weil”.
The exam is a conversation. Listen to the others, answer their questions and ask follow-up questions yourself.
In Part 2 you get a topic and a keyword. Use them to form a question and answer the others’ questions.
In Part 3 you plan together. Make suggestions, respond to them and agree on a solution at the end.
If a word escapes you, say it differently or ask. What matters is that you stay in the conversation.
Useful phrases
Learn a set of phrases for the three parts:
- Introducing yourself (Part 1)
- Ich heiße … / Ich komme aus … / Ich wohne in … / Ich arbeite als … / In meiner Freizeit …
- Talking about a topic (Part 2)
- Ich finde … / Bei mir ist das so: … / Und wie ist das bei dir? / Wie viel …?
- Making suggestions (Part 3)
- Wollen wir …? / Wie wäre es mit …? / Ich schlage vor, …
- Agreeing & deciding
- Gute Idee! / Einverstanden! / Das machen wir so.
- Asking back
- Was meinst du? / Und du? / Bist du einverstanden?
Common topics
The topics in the oral exam come from everyday life:
- Person & family
- name, job, family, hobbies
- Everyday life & leisure
- daily routine, weekend, sport, food
- Shopping & home
- shop, flat, prices
- Planning together (Part 3)
- organize a trip, party, shopping
1-week study plan
- Day1Learn the format
Read this guide and look at an example of the oral exam: how do the three parts run?
- Day2Part 1 – introduce yourself
Practice introducing yourself: name, job, family, place of residence, hobbies. Collect phrases and follow-up questions.
- Day3Part 2 – talk about a topic
Practice asking a question with a keyword and talking about a topic (e.g. leisure).
- Day4Part 3 – plan together
Practice suggestions, responses and agreements. Plan a trip or party with a partner.
- Day5Topics & vocabulary
Prepare vocabulary for common topics: family, leisure, shopping, home.
- Day6Practice the full oral exam
Run through all three parts with a partner – introduce yourself, talk about a topic, plan.
- Day7Get feedback
Have your speaking assessed – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores speaking automatically.
Are you ready?
- I can introduce myself and talk about my everyday life.
- I can talk about a simple topic and say my opinion.
- I can ask a question with a keyword and answer questions.
- I can make suggestions and agree on a solution.
- I respond to my partner and ask follow-up questions.
- I stay in the conversation even when a word escapes me.
Frequently asked questions
How is the telc A2 oral exam structured?
It has three parts: Part 1 (introduce yourself), Part 2 (talk about a topic and ask questions) and Part 3 (plan something together). 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. In Parts 2 and 3 you speak with a partner.
What do I have to say in Part 1?
You introduce yourself: name, origin, place of residence, job, family and hobbies. Often you then ask the others follow-up questions.
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 A2.
Which topics come up in the oral exam?
Simple everyday topics like person and family, leisure, shopping or home. In Part 3 you plan something concrete together, e.g. a trip.
What’s the best way to practice the oral exam?
Practice introducing yourself, talking about a topic and planning together – 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.