In Part 1 you introduce yourself and talk about your everyday life. Here’s how to get into the conversation reliably.
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Key takeaways
Part 1 tests whether you can introduce yourself in German and hold a simple conversation. You say the most important things about yourself – name, origin, place of residence, job, family and hobbies – and respond to the other participants.
It’s about fluent, coherent speaking in simple sentences. What matters is that you don’t just say keywords but speak in full sentences and also ask follow-up questions – the exam is a conversation, not a monologue.
Whoever has a few phrases for introducing themselves and asking back ready gets into the conversation relaxed. Speak in full sentences, give short reasons (“… weil ich gern …”) and involve the others.
Think of keywords about your job, family, place of residence and hobbies.
Introduce yourself in full sentences – name, origin, what you do.
Give short reasons or examples (“In meiner Freizeit … weil …”).
Ask the others follow-up questions (“Und du?”, “Was machst du beruflich?”).
Respond to their answers instead of just reciting your own text.
A short example in the same format: how to introduce yourself and get into the conversation.
Stell dich vor und sprich über deinen Beruf, deine Familie und deine Hobbys.
Example:
Why? The example introduces itself in full sentences (name, origin, place of residence, job, family, hobby), gives a short reason (“weil ich Sport mag”) and involves the partner with a follow-up question – exactly what’s expected in Part 1.
In Teil 1 stellst du dich vor und möchtest mehr über deinen Partner erfahren.
Which follow-up question works well?
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Say “Ich arbeite als Verkäufer.”, not just “Verkäufer”. Full sentences are better.
It’s a conversation – ask follow-up questions and listen.
For hobbies, give a short reason with “weil” – that shows more language skill.
Say the word differently or ask, instead of going silent.
About yourself and your everyday life: name, origin, place of residence, job, family, hobbies – and you respond to the other participants.
You can practice your introduction. What matters is that you speak freely in full sentences and also ask follow-up questions.
Part 1 is short – it’s about getting to know each other. Speak in full sentences and keep the conversation going with follow-up questions.
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