Heylama alternative for the B1 speaking exam
Looking for a Heylama alternative for the B1 speaking exam? Heylama is an AI language tutor for conversation practice, vocabulary and grammar. B1 Sprechen simulates the whole Goethe and telc B1 speaking exam: two examiners, a partner – and you.
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.
Heylama and B1 Sprechen at a glance
| B1 Sprechen | Heylama (per its website) | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A simulation of the Goethe and telc B1 speaking exam | AI language tutor for conversation practice, vocabulary and grammar |
| Who you practise with | Two AI examiners and an AI partner as the second candidate | An AI tutor |
| Flow | Preparation, then all three parts in the exam’s order and timing | Short sessions of 5 to 30 minutes |
| Feedback | Notes that quote your sentences, with timestamps; the whole recording and transcript | Instant grammar feedback |
| Focus | Only the B1 speaking exam | English, German, Spanish and French; also usable for exam speaking sections |
| Price | From €5.98 per simulation, no subscription; one exam part free to try | 7-day free trial, then from €5.99 a month |
About Heylama: per heylama.com, as of 5 Oct 2026. Heylama is a trademark of its owner; B1 Sprechen is not affiliated with Heylama.
Try it yourself
Questions
01What is the difference between Heylama and B1 Sprechen?
According to its website, Heylama is an AI language tutor for conversation practice in four languages, with vocabulary and grammar practice. B1 Sprechen is made only for the B1 speaking exam: a whole simulation with preparation, two examiners, a partner and feedback that quotes your own sentences.
02Do I practise the real exam situation at B1 Sprechen?
Yes. You prepare with the task sheet (Goethe 15 minutes, telc 20 minutes), then two AI examiners lead you through all three parts and an AI partner speaks with you as the second candidate – as on exam day.