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German B1 speaking practice:
simulate the full Goethe or telc exam

AI simulation of the German B1 speaking exam, Goethe or telc · pay once, no subscription

Excerpts from all three parts ↓

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Goethe B1 · Excerpt 04:03–04:33AI simulation
Frau Weber (AI)Examiner
Herr Braun (AI)Examiner
Alex (AI)Candidate
Emilio (AI)Fellow candidate

Alex (AI) Ich finde, die Leute benutzen dort viel das Handy für Gesundheit, aber sie möchten auch schnell eine echte Person sehen, weil sie Angst haben, etwas zu verpassen.

04:03 / 04:33Part 2 · Presentation Alex

All voices are AI · Candidate Alex (AI) plays a typical B1 learner – the feedback picks up his mistakes.

B1 Sprechen (b1sprechen.com) is an independent practice service for the German B1 speaking exam: AI simulations in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 or telc Deutsch B1 format. B1 Sprechen is not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut or telc gGmbH.

The German B1 speaking exam at Goethe and telc: an overview

As an exam term, “B1 Sprechen” (German for “B1 speaking”) means the speaking part of the B1 exam: the Sprechen module of the Goethe-Zertifikat B1, or the oral exam (mündliche Prüfung) of telc Deutsch B1. In both exams you are usually tested in pairs, and two examiners run the exam and mark you. The parts, the preparation time and the points differ.

Goethe-Zertifikat B1 · Sprechen module

After 15 minutes of preparation, you and your partner speak for about 15 minutes, in three parts: planning something together, presenting a topic, and feedback and questions on the presentations. To pass the module, you need at least 60 of 100 points.

telc Deutsch B1 · oral exam

After 20 minutes of preparation, you and your partner speak for about 15 minutes, in three parts: getting to know each other (about 3 minutes), talking about a topic (about 6 minutes) and planning something together (about 6 minutes). To pass the oral exam, you need at least 45 of 75 points.

How to practise for the speaking exam

In the exam you are expected to speak without reading from your notes and to respond to the other candidate. So practise out loud, against the clock and with someone who responds: a tandem partner, a class, or our simulation with two AI examiners and an AI partner. Tasks, examples and Redemittel (useful phrases) for each part are on our pages for the Goethe B1 speaking exam and the telc B1 speaking exam. Just below, you can hear samples of all three parts from one of our AI simulations.

01Example

Example: how a German B1 speaking exam simulation sounds

An example of the German B1 speaking exam: clips from one complete simulation, one from each of Teil 1, 2 and 3.

AI simulations by B1 Sprechen (b1sprechen.com), an independent practice service – in the Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and telc Deutsch B1 formats.

recorded in B1 Sprechen · all voices AI

Part 1 · Planning something together

Excerpt 00:54–01:56AI simulation
Frau Weber (AI)Examiner
Herr Braun (AI)Examiner
Alex (AI)Candidate
Emilio (AI)Fellow candidate

Emilio (AI) Alex, ich schlage vor, dass wir am Anfang nur einfache Werkzeuge verleihen, zum Beispiel einen Hammer und eine Leiter.

00:54 / 01:56Part 1 · Planning something together

From the feedback on this part

Said01:29Say it more accurately

„Für die Ausleihe, wir machen eine Liste an die Kellertür“

Better

„Für die Ausleihe machen wir eine Liste an die Kellertür.“

Why: So steht das Verb bei Ihrem Vorschlag zur Ausleihe an der richtigen Stelle.

In the full conversation from 00:54Feedback page for this simulation (Part 1)

One moment per part

  1. Part 1 · Planning something together01:57Emilio (AI)liveDas ist gut, dann sehen alle den Zettel. Also, zusammengefasst: Wir verleihen Hammer, Leiter und eine einfache Bohrmaschine, lagern alles im Regal im Keller, Liste an die Tür. Du schaust unter der Woche, ich am Wochenende, und wir informieren die Nachbarn mit einem Zettel.
  2. Part 2 · Presenting a topicapprox. 04:46Alex (AI)live[…] Jetzt komme ich zum Schluss. Für mich ist eine Mischung am besten, je nach Situation. […]
  3. Part 3 · Feedback and questions05:01Emilio (AI)liveDu hast das gut erklärt, besonders deine persönliche Erfahrung. Was war für dich der wichtigste Vorteil vom Videotermin?

Redemittel (useful phrases) in these moments

  • „Also, zusammengefasst: …“Part 1: sum up the plan at the end
  • „Jetzt komme ich zum Schluss.“Part 2: wrap up the presentation
  • „Für mich ist … am besten, je nach Situation.“Part 2: weigh up your own opinion
  • „Du hast das gut erklärt, besonders …“ · „Was war für dich …?“Part 3: feedback with one detail, then a question

Hear the full Goethe B1 speaking exam example (approx. 10 min)See the Goethe B1 speaking feedback

Hear how it continues in the full conversation. What the feedback says about these sentences is right below. To the feedback ↓

Taking telc? Hear the telc B1 speaking example · See the telc B1 speaking feedback

All voices are AI · Candidate Alex (AI) plays a typical B1 learner – the feedback picks up his mistakes.

How this sample is made
  1. Real-time voice: the AI partner listens and responds live to what is said.
  2. An orchestrator steers candidate Alex (AI) part by part – with the same task sheets you get.
  3. B1 Sprechen records the conversation, transcribes it and builds the feedback page – about a minute later, just like yours.
  4. For the excerpts we only cut – each one jumps to its place in the full recording.

Where the lines come from

script pre-recorded live

Examiners: fixed texts, recorded in advance; only Herr Braun's questions to Alex in Part 3 are live. Partner: partly recorded in advance (introduction, first suggestion in Part 1, presentation, answer to Herr Braun's question), otherwise live.

02Feedback

You see where you get stuck – and how you could say it better.

  • What already works well and what is still missing.
  • Feedback in German that quotes your conversation, with a timestamp – and a suggestion for how it could sound more natural.
  • One clear focus for your next practice.
  • One click on a point plays it again.

So you practise with a purpose and go into the exam with more confidence.

What’s in every simulation ↓
Excerpt from the feedback page · Goethe B1AI simulation

The feedback you get after your simulation is in German.

01 — The most important point for next time

Vor- und Nachteile mit einem konkreten Einzelfall aus Ihrer Erfahrung erklären

Die Prüfenden erwarten bei den Vor- und Nachteilen auch einen konkreten Einzelfall. Dieser fehlt; Ihr Vortrag dauerte etwa 2 Minuten 15 Sekunden, in der Prüfung meist etwa 3 Minuten.

Evidence: 02:38

How to practise
  • Wählen Sie für Folie 4 ein konkretes Erlebnis aus Ihrem Videotermin.
  • Erklären Sie, was dabei geschah und wie es einen Vor- oder Nachteil zeigt.

Part 1 · Planning something together

Said01:29Say it more accurately

„Für die Ausleihe, wir machen eine Liste an die Kellertür“

Better

„Für die Ausleihe machen wir eine Liste an die Kellertür.“

Why: So steht das Verb bei Ihrem Vorschlag zur Ausleihe an der richtigen Stelle.

Alex (AI)01:06Went well

„Ich denke auch an eine Bohrmaschine, weil viele Nachbarn sowas nicht haben.“

Sie machen einen eigenen Vorschlag und nennen einen passenden Grund.

See the Goethe B1 speaking feedback

Taking telc? See the telc B1 speaking feedback

All voices are AI · Candidate Alex (AI) plays a typical B1 learner – the feedback picks up his mistakes.

03What you get

One simulation: the whole flow, from preparation to feedback

  1. Preparation with the task sheet and a clock

    15 minutes (Goethe) or 20 minutes (telc) with the task sheet, against the clock.

  2. All three parts, in pairs

    Two AI examiners in the room and an AI partner as the second candidate. The partner responds live to what you say. Timing and part changes run automatically, with a fixed time limit for each part.

  3. Feedback in German on your own sentences

    Shortly after the conversation, in German: what already works, which sentences could sound more natural and what to practise next – with quotes and timestamps. Instead of a grade, you see what you said.

  4. Hear it all again

    Recording and transcript run in sync; one click on a quote jumps to that moment. Feedback and transcript stay in your account, the recording for 30 days.

  5. Goethe or telc, one pack

    You choose the exam when you start each simulation. You practise on a computer with a microphone; listening, buying and reading your feedback also work on a phone.

The examples above come from the product. In your simulation, the content comes from your own conversation.

Which German B1 speaking exam are you taking?

Prepare for the exam you have actually booked.

Goethe-Zertifikat B1

Teil 1 (Part 1): Gemeinsam etwas planen – planning something together. Teil 2: Ein Thema präsentieren – presenting a topic. Teil 3: Über ein Thema sprechen – feedback and questions on the presentations. Our full simulation follows this exam.

Goethe B1 speaking exam: all three parts →

telc Deutsch B1 (Zertifikat Deutsch)

Teil 1 (Part 1): Einander kennenlernen – getting to know each other. Teil 2: Über ein Thema sprechen – discussing opposing opinions on a topic. Teil 3: Gemeinsam etwas planen – planning something together. Our full simulation follows this exam too.

telc Deutsch B1 speaking exam: format & marks →
Goethe B1 vs telc Deutsch B1: how the speaking exams differ
Goethe-Zertifikat B1telc Deutsch B1
Preparation time15 min20 min
Exam (usually in pairs)approx. 15 min (approx. 10 min if examined alone)approx. 15 min
Gemeinsam etwas planen (planning together)Teil 1Teil 3
Official marks for speaking100 points; 60 to pass75 points; at least 45 needed in the oral exam
Why it’s worth it

On your own, tandem, tutor or simulation?

Each way helps with something different. Here is how they compare when you prepare for the speaking exam.

Runs like the examFeedback on your sentencesCost and time
On your ownWith a model paper, a clock and notes – but nobody answers youOnly what you notice in your own recordingNo cost: model papers from the exam providers; any time
Tandem partnerA real conversation; you organise the tasks, the clock and the examiner roleDepends on the partner, and on whether they know the exam criteriaUsually no cost; you arrange a time, and half of it goes to the other language
Online tutorPossible if the tutor plays examiner and partnerYes, including pronunciation, with grammar explainedUsually US$20–⁠60 (about €18–⁠53) per lesson on large online platforms; you book a time1
B1 Sprechen simulationYes: two AI examiners, an AI partner, all three parts with preparation timeFeedback in German: your sentences quoted with timestamps and better versions; no grade, no pronunciation ratingFrom €5.98 per simulation (5-pack), no subscription; about 30–⁠35 min, no appointment

A tutor explains and teaches. A simulation lets you go through the whole flow with examiners and a partner – no appointment – and then shows you your own sentences. The two work well together.

Detailed comparison with ChatGPT, AI apps and more

1 Tutor prices: public price listings on large online tutoring platforms for German and exam preparation, checked on 2 October 2026; a lesson there usually lasts 50–⁠60 minutes. Euro amounts converted at the ECB reference rate of 2 October 2026. Individual tutors charge more or less.

04Pricing

Pay once, practise right away. No subscription.

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One simulation is one complete run: preparation, Teil 1 to 3, feedback page, recording and transcript. Packs are valid for 90 days, for Goethe and telc.

1 simulation€7.90€7.90 per simulationSimulate all three parts once – with feedback and quotes from your conversation.3 simulations · Recommended€19.90€6.63 per simulation · about 16% less than singleFind weak spots, work on them, see your progress.5 simulations€29.90€5.98 per simulation · about 24% less than singlePractise regularly over several weeks.

All prices include VAT · one-time payment, no automatic renewal

Exam soon? Go through the whole thing once beforehand.

Same flow, same feedback page – built from your own sentences.

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05FAQ

Common questions about B1 Sprechen and the Goethe and telc B1 speaking exams

See all questions →
01How does the Goethe B1 speaking exam work?

In the Goethe B1 exam you are usually examined in pairs, by two examiners. First you have 15 minutes to prepare, then there is a conversation of about 15 minutes in three parts: planning something together, presenting a topic and talking about the topic. In the simulation, B1 Sprechen takes you through this format. The telc Deutsch B1 speaking exam has different parts and 20 minutes of preparation. More: Goethe B1 speaking exam

02How does the telc Deutsch B1 speaking exam work?

First you prepare alone for 20 minutes; you may only take your notes into the exam room. Then you usually talk in pairs for about 15 minutes, in three parts: Teil 1 Einander kennenlernen (getting to know each other, about 3 minutes), Teil 2 Über ein Thema sprechen (talking about a topic, about 6 minutes) and Teil 3 Gemeinsam etwas planen (planning something together, about 6 minutes). Two examiners are present; one of them leads the conversation. To pass, you need at least 45 of 75 points in the speaking exam and at least 135 of 225 in the written exam. The telc simulation of B1 Sprechen follows this sequence – 20 minutes' preparation, then the three parts – but gives no points. More: telc B1 speaking exam

03Do I need a partner to practise B1 speaking?

No. In the exam you talk with a partner – and that partner is often missing when you practise. At B1 Sprechen an AI takes the roles of partner and examiners, so you can practise with no appointment or tandem partner.

04Can I practise just one part?

Not in the simulation: every simulation covers the whole speaking exam with all three parts, in the Goethe or telc order. You can prepare single parts on our practice pages for Goethe and telc, with tasks, examples and useful phrases.

05What do I get after the simulation?

Shortly after the conversation, a feedback page in German on your own conversation: what already works well, which sentences could sound more natural and what to practise next – with quotes and timestamps; one click plays the moment. Plus the recording and the transcript.

06Do I get points or a grade?

No. Instead of points or a grade, you see what you said – quoted – and what to practise next. The feedback shows you what to work on.

07Can I try B1 Sprechen for free?

Yes. After signing up for free and confirming your email address, you can try one real part of the exam: planning something together (Goethe part 1 or telc part 3), about 5 minutes, followed by feedback on this part. Once per person.

08How much does a simulation cost?

You pay once per pack, with no subscription: 1 simulation €7.90 · 3 simulations €19.90 · 5 simulations €29.90. All prices include VAT; packs are valid for 90 days, for Goethe and telc. You’ll find all packs on the pricing page.

09What do I need?

A computer with a microphone – ideally a headset – and an up-to-date browser. You don’t need a camera. Listening, buying and reading your feedback also work on a phone.