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title: "TestDaF TDN 3 Speaking Task 1: Getting information"
description: "Oral Expression Task 1 in the TestDaF (TDN 3): getting information. Format, strategy, common mistakes and a worked example with answer."
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# TestDaF TDN 3 Speaking Task 1 – Getting information

> Oral Expression Task 1 in the TestDaF (TDN 3): getting information. Format, strategy, common mistakes and a worked example with answer.

## Key takeaways

- You call a place or address someone to get information.
- Ask polite, clear questions about the given points.

- Task type: Getting information
- Focus: Asking for information

## What this part tests

Task 1 tests whether you can ask for information purposefully in an everyday situation – for example by phone at an advice center, language school or authority.

You get a situation and some points you need information about. You formulate polite, clear questions about them.

It is one of the easier tasks. What matters is a polite opening, clear questions about all points and an appropriate tone.

**What you practice:** Forming questions, Speaking politely, Covering the points

## How to approach it

1. Grasp the situation and the points you should ask about.
2. Begin with a polite greeting or opening.
3. Ask a clear question about each point.
4. Phrase it politely (“Könnten Sie mir sagen …?”).
5. Thank the person briefly at the end.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: the situation and a model answer.

**Aufgabe:** Sie möchten sich bei einer Sprachschule über einen Deutschkurs informieren. Fragen Sie nach: Beginn, Dauer und Kosten.

- Model answer:
  - Answer: Guten Tag, ich interessiere mich für einen Deutschkurs und hätte ein paar Fragen. Könnten Sie mir sagen, wann der nächste Kurs beginnt und wie lange er dauert? Und wäre es möglich zu erfahren, was der Kurs kostet? Vielen Dank im Voraus! — The answer begins politely, asks clear questions about all three points (start, duration, cost) and ends with thanks – exactly what Task 1 expects.

## Practice: test yourself

Du möchtest dich bei einer Sprachschule über einen Kurs informieren.

- Which sentence gets information politely?
  - a) Ich hätte eine Frage: Könnten Sie mir sagen, wann der Kurs beginnt und was er kostet?
  - b) Sagen Sie mir sofort den Preis.
  - c) Ich weiß nicht.
  - Answer: a — Option a asks polite, clear questions about the points (start, cost). b is impolite, c asks nothing.

## Common mistakes

- **Phrasing impolitely:** Ask polite questions (“Könnten Sie …?”), not demands.
- **Forgetting a point:** Ask about all the given points – a missing point costs marks.
- **No proper question:** Form whole questions, not just keywords.
- **Speaking too briefly:** Use the speaking time and ask all questions in full.

## Tips

- Learn polite question forms by heart.
- Tick off all the points you should ask about.
- Begin with a greeting and end with thanks.

## Frequently asked questions

### What do I have to do in Task 1?

Getting information. Respond to the given situation and use the suitable phrases.

### How much preparation time do I have?

Only short preparation time. Quickly note keywords and a structure, then speak freely into the microphone.

### Do I speak with an examiner?

No. The Oral Expression is computer-based – you speak alone into the microphone, and your answer is recorded.

### What’s the best way to practice Task 1?

Practice this speech act with various situations, ideally out loud and recorded. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/testdaf-german-tdn3?action=start&sectionId=Oral%20Expression)

[TestDaF TDN 3 Speaking Task 1 – Getting information](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/testdaf-german-tdn3/speaking/part-1)