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title: "telc C1 Speaking Part 1: Presentation"
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# telc C1 Speaking Part 1 – Presentation

> Speaking Part 1 of the telc C1: present a topic (around 5 minutes) and answer questions about it. Structure, phrases, common mistakes and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You give a clearly structured presentation (around 5 minutes) on a topic.
- Afterwards you answer your partner’s questions about it.

- Task type: Presentation
- Focus: Presenting

## 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.

**What you practice:** Structuring a presentation, Speaking freely & coherently, Responding to questions

## 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.

**Thema:** Halte eine kurze Präsentation zum Thema „Vor- und Nachteile des lebenslangen Lernens".

- Example presentation (extract):
  - Answer: Ich möchte heute über die Vor- und Nachteile des lebenslangen Lernens sprechen. Zunächst gehe ich auf die Vorteile ein: Wer sich ständig weiterbildet, bleibt beruflich flexibel und kann auf Veränderungen reagieren. Ein weiterer Aspekt ist die persönliche Entwicklung. Allerdings gibt es auch Herausforderungen – etwa den zeitlichen und finanziellen Aufwand. Abschließend bin ich der Ansicht, dass die Vorteile überwiegen, sofern die Rahmenbedingungen stimmen. — 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?
  - a) Ich rede jetzt einfach mal drauflos.
  - b) Zunächst gehe ich auf die Vorteile ein, anschließend auf die Probleme, und am Ende ziehe ich ein Fazit.
  - c) Das Thema ist eigentlich langweilig.
  - Answer: b — A good presentation is clearly structured and announces the structure. Option b names the structure and steps. a and c sound unstructured and unassured.

## Common mistakes

- **No clear structure:** Without an introduction, structured body and conclusion the presentation looks unsure. Structure clearly with phrases.
- **Memorized text:** A rigid text sounds unnatural and rarely fits exactly. Speak freely from your keywords.
- **Too long or too short:** Around 5 minutes is the target. Practice the timing so you neither cut off nor ramble.
- **Not addressing questions:** 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.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-c1?action=start&sectionId=Oral%20Expression)

[telc C1 Speaking Part 1 – Presentation](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-c1/speaking/part-1)