telc C1 Speaking (Mündliche Prüfung) Part 1 – Presentation
In Part 1 you give a clearly structured presentation on a topic and then answer questions about it. Here’s how to structure it with assurance.
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Key takeaways
- You give a clearly structured presentation (around 5 minutes) on a topic.
- Afterwards you answer your partner’s questions about it.
What this part tests
Part 1 tests whether you can present a topic coherently and in a structured way. During preparation you choose a topic and give a presentation of around 5 minutes. Afterwards your partner asks you questions, which you answer.
It’s about fluent, clearly structured speaking: an introduction that announces the topic and structure, several points with examples or reasons, and a conclusion with a summary. A clear structure with phrases (“Zunächst …”, “Ein weiterer Aspekt …”, “Abschließend …”) looks assured.
Whoever just strings keywords together or recites a memorized text loses points. What matters is that you speak freely and coherently, connect your points and respond to the follow-up questions in a differentiated way.
How to approach it
- 1
During preparation, choose the topic you can say the most about.
- 2
Structure your presentation: introduction (topic and structure), several points with examples, conclusion with a summary.
- 3
Note a keyword and an example for each point – but not a whole text.
- 4
Speak freely and connect your points with demanding phrases.
- 5
Listen to the follow-up questions carefully and answer them concretely and in a differentiated way.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to build a presentation.
Halte eine kurze Präsentation zum Thema „Vor- und Nachteile des lebenslangen Lernens".
Example presentation (extract):
Why? The example announces topic and structure in the introduction, structures with phrases (“Zunächst …”, “Ein weiterer Aspekt …”, “Allerdings …”, “Abschließend …”), gives reasons and ends with a clear conclusion – exactly what’s expected in Part 1.
Practice: test yourself
In Teil 1 präsentierst du ein Thema. Du möchtest deine Präsentation klar gliedern.
Which sentence structures a presentation well?
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Common mistakes
Without an introduction, structured body and conclusion the presentation looks unsure. Structure clearly with phrases.
A rigid text sounds unnatural and rarely fits exactly. Speak freely from your keywords.
Around 5 minutes is the target. Practice the timing so you neither cut off nor ramble.
Answer the follow-up questions concretely and in a differentiated way, instead of repeating your presentation.
Tips
- Learn structuring phrases by heart (Zunächst …, Ein weiterer Aspekt …, Abschließend …).
- Take a concrete example for each point – that makes the presentation convincing.
- Practice the timing: speak freely for around 5 minutes without reading.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the presentation in Part 1?
Around 5 minutes. Afterwards you answer your partner’s questions about your presentation.
Can I choose the topic?
During preparation you get a topic or can choose from options – prepare the structure and examples.
Do I have to memorize a text?
No. Learn a clear structure and phrases and speak freely. A memorized text sounds unnatural.
What’s the best way to practice Part 1?
Give presentations on many topics and practice the timing and the follow-up questions. In a Prepliq mock you practice speaking with automatic scoring.
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