The Conversation section (Sprechen) is the most disturbing of Goethe's exams. Discover ready-made speaking phrases, templates and a summary table for full scores.
How to successfully prepare for the conversation section of the Goethe exam
The conversation section (Sprechen) is the biggest obstacle and the main cause of stress for most students in German language exams. The key to passing this section is not absolute fluency, but rather memorizing **ready-made templates and transitional conjunctions** that show your language in an organized and coherent way to impress examiners. In this article, we will give you these phrases in detail.
💡 Basic idea:The Sprechen exam at B1 level is divided into two main parts: planning something with your partner (Gemeinsam etwas planen) and presenting (Präsentation). Memorizing start and end templates and linking is half way to a full grade.
Part One: Joint Planning (Gemeinsam planen)
This section asks you to plan an outing, a patient clinic, or buy a gift with your partner. Here are the most important phrases that you should start or interact with your partner with:
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Phrases for making suggestions:
- It's hard for me to move...(I suggest we do...)
- What's wrong with your phone, where are you...?(What do you think if we...?)
- What type of phone is there?(Shall we go shopping on Saturday?)
Expressions of polite agreement and disapproval:
- This is good idea.(That's a good idea - agree).
- This is where I live.(I agree with you on this).
- It's all right, but there's something wrong with it.(Sounds good, but unfortunately I don't have time - polite refusal).
- What do we think of it...?(How about... instead? - Offering an alternative.)
Part Two: Presentation
Your presentation should consist of a very clear and organized structure. Be sure to use these phrases for each stage:
- the introduction: It's all about this theme...spread.(Today I would like to talk about a topic...)
- Structure: The best way to find your choice: Zuerst...(My presentation consists of the following parts: First...)
- Personal experience: I have a lot of people who want to lose weight, but...(I personally experienced that...)
- Situation in the home country: In this Heimatland Syria is this situation: ...(In my home country, Syria, the situation is as follows:...)
- Advantages and disadvantages: Here's more for you / what else is...(One big advantage/disadvantage is...)
- Conclusion and thanks: I can't help but feel comfortable.(Thank you for listening.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What do examinees focus on in the Sprechen section?
They focus on your ability to interact with your partner (give and take in conversation), express your thoughts in an organized and coherent manner, and apply proper association rules.
Must my speech be completely error-free?
No, simple grammatical errors are acceptable and do not deprive you of success as long as the general meaning is clear and communication is continuous and proper.
How do I deal if I do not understand the examiner's or partner's question?
Never remain silent. Use polite clarification phrases such as: “How would you like this bitte wiederholen?” (Can you repeat that please?).
Does AI help in Sprechen training?
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