--- title: "telc A2 Speaking: Parts 1–3, Examples & Tips" description: "Speaking exam of the telc German A2 (Start Deutsch 2): all 3 parts – introduce yourself, talk about a topic and plan something together. Structure, phrases and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "A2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-a2/sprechen.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-a2/expression-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-a2/parlato.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-a2/expresion-oral.md" --- # telc German A2 – Speaking (Sprechen) > Speaking exam of the telc German A2 (Start Deutsch 2): all 3 parts – introduce yourself, talk about a topic and plan something together. 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: talk about a topic · Part 3: plan something together. - You speak with the other participants and the examiner. 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. - 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/telc-german-a2/speaking/part-1) — Introduction · Introducing yourself · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 1 you introduce yourself and talk about your everyday life. Here’s how to get into the conversation reliably. - [Part 2 – About a topic](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking/part-2) — Question–answer · Talking about a topic · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 2 you talk about a topic and ask questions with a keyword. Here’s how to ask and answer reliably. - [Part 3 – Plan together](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking/part-3) — Planning conversation · Negotiating together · 1 Tasks · 5 Points. In Part 3 you plan something together and reach an agreement. Here’s how to make suggestions and arrive at a solution. ## Tips & strategy - **Have phrases ready for each part:** Each part has fixed phrases: introduce yourself, ask a question, make a suggestion. Learn a set by heart and you’ll speak more confidently. - **Speak in full, simple sentences:** Don’t answer with just one word. Speak in full sentences and give a short reason with “weil”. - **Respond to your partner:** The exam is a conversation. Listen to the others, answer their questions and ask follow-up questions yourself. - **In Part 2, ask with the keyword:** In Part 2 you get a topic and a keyword. Use them to form a question and answer the others’ questions. - **Reach an agreement in Part 3:** In Part 3 you plan together. Make suggestions, respond to them and agree on a solution at the end. - **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 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 ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free videos and simple everyday dialogues at A2 level to speak along with. - [Nicos Weg A2 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519709) — Free online course with simple dialogues and everyday language at A2 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, job, family, place of residence, hobbies. Collect phrases and follow-up questions. - Day 3 – **Part 2 – talk about a topic:** Practice asking a question with a keyword and talking about a topic (e.g. leisure). - Day 4 – **Part 3 – plan together:** Practice suggestions, responses and agreements. Plan a trip or party with a partner. - Day 5 – **Topics & vocabulary:** Prepare vocabulary for common topics: family, leisure, shopping, home. - Day 6 – **Practice the full oral exam:** Run through all three parts with a partner – introduce yourself, talk about a topic, plan. - 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 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. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2?action=start§ionId=Oral%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/listening) - [Lesen und Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/reading) - [Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/writing) [telc German A2 – Speaking (Sprechen)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-a2/speaking)