--- title: "telc B2 Speaking Exam: Parts 1–3, Topics & Examples" description: "Speaking exam of the telc German B2: all 3 parts explained – presentation, discussion and joint problem-solving. Structure, useful phrases, topics and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking.md" locale: "en" provider: "TELC" level: "B2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/telc-deutsch-b2/sprechen.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/telc-allemand-b2/expression-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/telc-tedesco-b2/parlato.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/telc-aleman-b2/expresion-oral.md" --- # telc German B2 – Oral Expression (Speaking) > Speaking exam of the telc German B2: all 3 parts explained – presentation, discussion and joint problem-solving. Structure, useful phrases, topics and examples. ## Key takeaways - The speaking exam has 3 parts and lasts around 15 minutes – usually as a paired exam. - Part 1: present · Part 2: discuss a topic · Part 3: solve a problem together. - Beforehand you get around 20 minutes of preparation time. 75 points in total. Oral Expression – the speaking exam – is the last part of the telc B2 exam. You speak in three parts, usually in pairs with another candidate. The exam lasts around 15 minutes; beforehand you get about 20 minutes of preparation time. In total you can earn 75 points. It tests whether you can express yourself coherently and in a differentiated way at B2 level: present a topic, justify your opinion, respond to counter-arguments and negotiate a solution together. It’s not about perfect grammar, but about fluent, well-structured speaking and responding to your partner. The three parts call for three abilities: in Part 1 you give a short presentation and answer questions about it, in Part 2 you discuss a controversial topic and exchange arguments, in Part 3 you solve a task together (e.g. plan something) and reach an agreement. Fixed phrases help you speak confidently in each part. - Parts: 3 - Tasks: 3 - Points: 75 - Time: 15 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: moderate to hard (4/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Presentation](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking/part-1) — Presentation · Presenting · 1 Tasks · 25 Points. In Part 1 you give a short presentation on a topic and then answer questions about it. Here’s how to structure it confidently. - [Part 2 – Discussion](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking/part-2) — Discussion · Arguing · 1 Tasks · 25 Points. In Part 2 you discuss a controversial topic with your partner. Here’s how to justify your opinion and respond to counter-arguments. - [Part 3 – Problem-solving](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking/part-3) — Problem-solving · Negotiating & agreeing · 1 Tasks · 25 Points. In Part 3 you plan something or solve a problem together and reach an agreement. Here’s how to make proposals and arrive at a compromise. ## Tips & strategy - **Use the preparation time:** You have around 20 minutes of preparation. Structure your presentation (Part 1) and note arguments and phrases – but don’t learn a whole text by heart. - **Structure the presentation clearly:** Part 1 is a short presentation (around 90 seconds). Structure it: introduction, two or three points, conclusion. A clear structure looks confident. - **Justify and weigh up your opinion:** In Part 2 an opinion isn’t enough – justify it and weigh up (“einerseits … andererseits”). Respond to your partner’s arguments. - **Respond to your partner:** The exam is a conversation. Ask follow-up questions, refer to your partner’s statements and disagree politely when you see it differently. - **Reach an agreement in Part 3:** In Part 3 you solve a task together. Make proposals, respond to them, weigh up and agree on a solution at the end. - **Keep talking, don’t freeze:** If a word escapes you, paraphrase it or ask. What matters is that you stay in the conversation and keep speaking fluently. ## Useful phrases Learn a fixed set of phrases for the three parts: - **Presenting (Part 1)** — Ich möchte über … sprechen. / Zunächst … / Ein weiterer Punkt ist … / Zusammenfassend … - **Opinion & argument (Part 2)** — Meiner Ansicht nach … / Dafür spricht, dass … / Einerseits …, andererseits … / Ich bin überzeugt, dass … - **Agreeing & disagreeing** — Da stimme ich Ihnen zu. / Das sehe ich anders, weil … / Das mag sein, aber … - **Proposals (Part 3)** — Ich würde vorschlagen, … / Wie wäre es, wenn wir …? / Wir könnten … / Sollen wir …? - **Negotiating & agreeing** — Einverstanden. / Das ist ein guter Kompromiss. / Dann halten wir fest: … ## Common topics The presentation, discussion and planning topics come from everyday life and society: - **Work & career** — work-life balance, working from home, further training - **Environment & mobility** — climate protection, transport, consumption - **Health & lifestyle** — nutrition, sport, stress - **Media & digitalization** — social media, internet, data protection - **Planning together (Part 3)** — organize an event, plan a project, solve a problem ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Learn German](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free videos and discussion topics, including B2 level to speak along with. - [DW – Top-Thema mit Vokabeln](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/top-thema/s-55861562) — Current factual topics with vocabulary – ideal as arguments for the discussion. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and look at an example of the speaking exam: how do the presentation, discussion and problem-solving run? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – present:** Practice short presentations (around 90 seconds) on everyday topics. Structure: introduction, points, conclusion – and practice answering follow-up questions. - Day 3 – **Part 2 – discuss:** Practice justifying and weighing up your opinion on a controversial topic. Learn phrases for agreeing and disagreeing politely. - Day 4 – **Part 3 – solve a problem:** Practice proposals, responses and compromises. Plan something with a partner and reach an agreement. - Day 5 – **Topics & vocabulary:** Prepare vocabulary and arguments for common topics: work, environment, health, media. - Day 6 – **Practice the full speaking 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 scores speaking automatically. ## Are you ready? - I can give a short, clearly structured presentation on a topic. - I can answer follow-up questions about my presentation fluently. - I can state my opinion on a topic and justify it with arguments. - I can respond to counter-arguments and disagree politely. - I can make proposals and negotiate a compromise with my partner. - I stay in the conversation even when a word escapes me. ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the telc B2 speaking exam structured? It has three parts: Part 1 (presentation and questions about it), Part 2 (discussing a topic) and Part 3 (solving a problem together). It lasts around 15 minutes, usually as a paired exam. ### Do I take the speaking exam alone or in a pair? Usually in a pair with another candidate (paired exam). In Parts 2 and 3 you talk to each other. ### Do I get preparation time? Yes. Before the speaking exam you have around 20 minutes to structure your presentation and note arguments and phrases – but not to memorize a whole text. ### How long is the presentation in Part 1? The actual presentation should last around 90 seconds. Afterwards you answer questions from your partner about it. ### How is the speaking exam assessed? Above all on fluent and coherent speaking, fulfilling the task, arguing and responding to your partner, and accuracy. There are 75 points in total. ### Which topics come up in the speaking exam? Factual and social topics like work, the environment, health or media. In Part 3 you solve a concrete task together, e.g. planning an event. ### What’s the best way to practice the speaking exam? Practice short presentations, gather arguments on many topics and speak with a partner regularly. At Prepliq you practice speaking with a mock that scores your answers automatically against the official criteria – 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-b2?action=start§ionId=Oral%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Leseverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/reading) - [Sprachbausteine](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/sprachbausteine) - [Hörverstehen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/listening) - [Schriftlicher Ausdruck](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/writing) [telc German B2 – Oral Expression (Speaking)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking)