--- title: "telc B1 Mündliche Prüfung (Speaking): Parts 1–3 & Examples" description: "Oral exam (mündliche Prüfung) of the telc German B1: all 3 parts explained – introductions, discussion and planning together. Structure, phrases, topics and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "B1" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-b1/sprechen.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-b1/expression-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-b1/parlato.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-b1/expresion-oral.md" --- # telc German B1 – Mündlicher Ausdruck (Speaking) > Oral exam (mündliche Prüfung) of the telc German B1: all 3 parts explained – introductions, discussion and planning together. Structure, phrases, topics and examples. ## Key takeaways - The oral exam has 3 parts and lasts about 15 minutes – usually a paired exam. - Part 1: talk about yourself · Part 2: discuss a topic · Part 3: plan something together. - You get 20 minutes of preparation beforehand. 75 points in total. Oral expression – the mündliche Prüfung – is the last part of the telc B1 exam. You speak in three parts, usually in a pair with another candidate. The exam lasts about 15 minutes; beforehand you have 20 minutes of preparation. You can earn 75 points in total. It tests whether you can communicate in everyday situations: talk about yourself, give and justify an opinion, and reach a solution together. It’s not about perfect grammar but about fluent, coherent speaking and reacting to your partner. The three parts call for three skills: in Part 1 you introduce yourself and talk about everyday topics, in Part 2 you discuss a topic and exchange opinions, in Part 3 you plan something together (e.g. a party or a trip) and reach agreement. Fixed phrases help you speak confidently in each part. - Parts: 3 - Tasks: 3 - Points: 75 - Time: 15 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: moderate (3/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Introductions](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking/part-1) — Conversation / introductions · Talking about yourself · 1 Tasks · 15 Points. In Part 1 you introduce yourself and talk about everyday topics. Here’s how to get into the conversation confidently. - [Part 2 – Discuss a topic](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking/part-2) — Discussion · Giving an opinion · 1 Tasks · 30 Points. In Part 2 you talk about a topic, give your opinion and justify it. Here’s how to exchange views with your partner. - [Part 3 – Plan together](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking/part-3) — Planning conversation · Negotiating together · 1 Tasks · 30 Points. In Part 3 you plan something together and reach agreement. Here’s how to make suggestions and reach a solution. ## Tips & strategy - **Use the preparation time:** You have 20 minutes to prepare. Note keywords and suitable phrases for each part – but don’t memorize a whole text. - **Have phrases ready per part:** Each part has fixed phrases: introducing yourself, giving an opinion, making suggestions, agreeing. Learn one set by heart and you’ll speak more confidently. - **Speak freely, don’t recite:** A memorized text sounds unnatural and rarely fits exactly. Speak freely and react to what your partner says. - **Respond to your partner:** The exam is a conversation. Ask follow-up questions (“Und du?”, “Was meinst du?”) and refer to your partner’s statements. - **Reach agreement in Part 3:** In Part 3 you plan together. Make suggestions, react to them and agree on a solution at the end. - **Keep talking, don’t freeze:** If a word is missing, paraphrase it or ask. What matters is staying in the conversation and not getting stuck. ## Useful phrases (Redemittel) Learn a fixed set of phrases for the three parts (kept in German): - **Talking about yourself (Part 1)** — Ich heiße … / Ich komme aus … / Ich arbeite als … / In meiner Freizeit … - **Giving an opinion (Part 2)** — Meiner Meinung nach … / Ich finde, dass … / Ich stimme dir zu / Das sehe ich anders. - **Making suggestions (Part 3)** — Wie wäre es, wenn wir …? / Sollen wir …? / Ich schlage vor, … - **Agreeing & settling** — Gute Idee! / Einverstanden! / Das machen wir so. - **Asking back** — Was meinst du? / Und du? / Bist du einverstanden? ## Common topics The discussion and planning topics come from everyday life: - **Leisure & hobbies** — sport, music, going out - **Travel & holidays** — destinations, transport, accommodation - **Housing & city/country** — where you live, neighbors, pros and cons - **Health & food** — sport, eating, a healthy daily routine - **Planning together (Part 3)** — organize a party, plan a trip, buy a present ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free videos and everyday dialogues at B1 level to speak along with. - [Nicos Weg B1 (Deutsche Welle)](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/nicos-weg/c-36519718) — Free online course with everyday language and dialogues at B1 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 work? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – talk about yourself:** Practice introducing yourself and talking about your job, hobbies and daily life. Collect phrases and follow-up questions. - Day 3 – **Part 2 – give an opinion:** Practice giving and justifying your opinion on a topic. Learn phrases for agreeing and disagreeing. - Day 4 – **Part 3 – plan together:** Practice suggestions, reactions and agreements. Plan a party or a trip with a partner. - Day 5 – **Collect topics:** Prepare vocabulary for common topics: leisure, travel, housing, health. - Day 6 – **Practice the full oral exam:** Run through all three parts with a partner – with preparation time and under real conditions. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your speaking assessed – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that grades speaking automatically. ## Are you ready? - I can introduce myself and talk freely about my daily life. - I give my opinion on a topic and justify it. - I respond to my partner and ask follow-up questions. - I make suggestions and agree on a joint solution. - I know phrases for all three parts by heart. - I stay in the conversation even when a word is missing. ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the telc B1 oral exam structured? It has three parts: Part 1 (introductions – talk about yourself), Part 2 (discuss a topic) and Part 3 (plan something together). It lasts about 15 minutes, usually as a paired exam. ### Do I take the oral exam alone or in a pair? Usually in a pair with another candidate. In Parts 2 and 3 you speak with each other. ### Do I get preparation time? Yes. Before the oral exam you have about 20 minutes to note keywords and phrases – but not to memorize a whole text. ### How is the oral exam graded? It mainly assesses fluent and coherent speaking, completing the task, responding to your partner and correctness. There are 75 points in total. ### Which topics come up in the oral exam? Everyday topics like leisure, travel, housing or health. In Part 3 you plan something concrete together, e.g. a party or a trip. ### What’s the best way to practice the oral exam? Speak with a partner regularly and learn phrases for all three parts. At Prepliq you practice speaking with a mock that grades your answers automatically against the official criteria – the PDF answer key doesn’t cover speaking. ### What if I’m alone (no partner)? If there’s no even number of candidates, the exam can also be a single exam with an examiner. The three parts work the same way. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1?action=start§ionId=Oral%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Leseverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/reading) - [Sprachbausteine](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/sprachbausteine) - [Hörverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/listening) - [Schriftlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/writing) [telc German B1 – Mündlicher Ausdruck (Speaking)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1/speaking)