B1 German Speaking Guide

At B1, you can handle most everyday situations, tell stories about your experiences, express opinions, and talk about your plans. Whether you're preparing for TELC, Goethe, or ÖSD, here's exactly what speaking at the B1 level looks like.

Speaking skills to master

These 5 core abilities define B1-level speaking

1

Handling the Unexpected

Deal with problems, explain what went wrong, and work through solutions

Grammar: Präteritum Wechselpräpositionen Logical connectors
Speaking exercises: Tech Support Call Travel Day Issues Moving In Problems
2

Telling Your Story

Narrate events and experiences with enough detail to keep someone interested

Grammar: Konjunktiv II Time sequence Narrative adverbs
Speaking exercises: Weekend Adventure Travel Stories Job Interview
3

Sharing Your Opinion

Express what you think and back it up with reasons

Grammar: Opinion phrases Cause & effect Verbs with prepositions
Speaking exercises: Movie Night Debate Comparing Purchases Digital Habits
4

Making Yourself Clear

Check understanding, rephrase when needed, confirm important details

Grammar: Indirect questions Confirmation phrases Rephrasing
Speaking exercises: Giving Directions At the Doctor's Neighbour Relations
5

Talking About the Future

Discuss your plans, goals, and where you see yourself heading

Grammar: Futur I Future expressions
Speaking exercises: Career Coffee Chat Financial Goals Course Registration

Situations you'll handle

Topics that come up in everyday life and in exams like TELC B1, Goethe-Zertifikat B1, and ÖSD

Health

Work

Housing

Travel

Food

Education

Money

Shopping

Technology

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