ChatGPT for the B1 exam – or a real exam simulation?
Many people practise for the B1 speaking exam with ChatGPT. It works well for free conversation. The exam flow – preparation, three parts, examiners and partner – you then set up yourself by prompt. B1 Sprechen comes with it built in.
What B1 Sprechen does differently
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The real exam room
Two examiners, a partner as the second candidate – and you. First the preparation (Goethe 15 min, telc 20 min), then all three parts in the exam’s order and timing. One simulation is a whole exam.
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Real feedback
The AI partner listens live, makes its own suggestions, responds to yours and plans with you. Afterwards the notes quote your own sentences, with timestamps – one click plays the moment. Instead of a grade: evidence and what to practise next.
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Only B1 speaking
Not a platform for everything: only the B1 speaking exam. Goethe and telc each in their own format, with five task sets per exam.
ChatGPT and B1 Sprechen at a glance
| B1 Sprechen | ChatGPT (per its website) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A simulation of the Goethe and telc B1 speaking exam | A general AI assistant for text and voice chats |
| Who you practise with | Two AI examiners and an AI partner as the second candidate | One AI chat; roles such as examiner or partner you set by prompt |
| Flow | Preparation, then all three parts in the exam’s order and timing | Open conversation; you organise tasks, timing and parts yourself |
| Feedback | Notes that quote your sentences, with timestamps; the whole recording and transcript | On request or as you instruct it |
| Focus | Only the B1 speaking exam | Many topics and tasks |
| Price | From €5.98 per simulation, no subscription; one exam part free to try | Free with limited voice chats; Go and other plans as monthly subscriptions |
About ChatGPT: per chatgpt.com/de-DE/pricing, as of 5 Oct 2026. ChatGPT is a trademark of its owner; B1 Sprechen is not affiliated with ChatGPT.
Try it yourself
Questions
01Is ChatGPT enough to practise for the B1 speaking exam?
For free conversation ChatGPT is a good help. The exam itself is a paired exam with two examiners, a set preparation time and three parts in a row. That is the flow B1 Sprechen simulates – with an AI partner that plans with you live and feedback that quotes your own sentences.
02Do I need a prompt at B1 Sprechen?
No. You choose Goethe or telc, prepare with the task sheet, and the examiners lead you through all three parts – as on exam day.