Goethe-Zertifikat
Practice the next turn in an interaction.
B1
Suggest, adapt, and agree on the details.
B2
Explain your position and answer the actual question.
German exam speaking practice
Rehearse Goethe and TestDaF Speaking Tasks
Practice the response your task actually needs. Explore Goethe B1 planning, B2 discussions and presentation questions, or a selected digital TestDaF task built around spoken information and a chart.
Original examples. Clear explanations. A more complete next response.
The speaking rehearsal studio
Your point is only the beginning.
Goethe B2 · Respond to what your partner asks.
01
Your point
„Unternehmen sollten Zeit zum Deutschlernen anbieten.“
02
Your partner’s concern
„Aber wer übernimmt dann die Arbeit?“
03
A response that connects
„Die Mitarbeitenden könnten sich beim Lernen abwechseln.“
Choose Your German Exam and Speaking Task
A shared plan, a convincing discussion, or a response to source material: choose the task you need, then explore the example below.
TestDaF
Prepare a structured, recorded answer.
Compare a spoken claim with a chart, then take a position. Start with our original written walkthrough.
Explore the TestDaF examplePaper-based TestDaF also uses recorded spoken answers, but its tasks are different. Do not treat the digital example as a paper-based mock test.
See the format distinctionThis page focuses on selected Goethe B1 and B2 speaking tasks and one digital TestDaF example—not a complete mock test. Preparing for A1, A2, C1, or C2? Use materials written for that specific level.
01Goethe B2 · Discussion
Respond to the Objection, Not Just the Topic
A discussion does not move forward when you repeat the same opinion. Notice how a more responsive answer deals with the concern your partner introduces.
Original discussion example
Should companies provide paid time for learning German?
Sollten Unternehmen ihren Mitarbeitenden jede Woche bezahlte Zeit zum Deutschlernen geben?
Your opening point„Ich finde, Unternehmen sollten ihren Mitarbeitenden jede Woche Zeit zum Deutschlernen geben. Das erleichtert die Zusammenarbeit und hilft, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden.“
Your practice partner
„Das klingt gut. Aber in einem kleinen Team fehlt dann jemand bei der Arbeit. Wer übernimmt in dieser Zeit die Aufgaben?“
Make the next turn count
A reply that repeats the position
„Deutschkenntnisse sind sehr wichtig. Deshalb finde ich die Idee gut.“
The sentence is clear, but your partner asked how the team would manage the workload—not why German is useful.
A more responsive answer
„Das ist ein berechtigter Einwand. Die Mitarbeitenden müssten nicht gleichzeitig lernen. Man könnte feste Zeiten vereinbaren und sich im Team abwechseln. Wenn besonders viel zu tun ist, ließe sich die Lernzeit verschieben. So bleibt die Arbeit organisiert. Wäre ein solcher Plan für ein kleines Team praktikabel?“
Task completion
You addressed the staffing problem instead of repeating the benefit.
Response quality
You acknowledged the concern, offered an arrangement, and invited a reply.
Your turn · A new objection
Can you make the proposal fair?
„Und wie wäre das für Mitarbeitende, die schon gut Deutsch sprechen? Wäre diese Regelung ihnen gegenüber fair?“
Say your response aloud or draft it here. Keep your position, change it, or add a condition—but address the fairness question.
Optional draft · Not saved or automatically scored
Check the goal before you try again
Did you respond to the fairness concern? Explain one arrangement that would include people who already speak German, then ask whether your partner finds it reasonable.
Original practice, not an official mark. The Goethe B2 speaking guide explains the examination’s presentation and discussion tasks.
Practice with a German tutor02Goethe B1 · Planning
Make a Plan Together—Then Confirm It
A useful proposal gives your partner something to respond to. A complete planning exchange also deals with changes and ends with a clear agreement.
Two schedules. One agreement.
First suggestion
Partner available
Room open until
Agreed plan
Saturday 18:30–20:00
Original task · A welcome evening
Sie möchten mit einer Person aus Ihrem Deutschkurs einen Begrüßungsabend für neue Kursteilnehmende organisieren. Planen Sie den Termin, einen kostenlosen Raum, Essen und Getränke sowie die Aufgabenverteilung. Sie erwarten zehn Personen und haben insgesamt 60 Euro.
Follow the planning exchange
A
„Wollen wir den Begrüßungsabend am Samstag um 16 Uhr machen?“
B
„Am Samstag kann ich erst ab 18 Uhr. Den Kursraum können wir kostenlos benutzen, aber nur bis 20 Uhr.“
A
„Dann könnten wir uns um 18:30 Uhr treffen. Eineinhalb Stunden reichen für eine kurze Vorstellungsrunde und ein gemeinsames Essen. Passt dir das?“
B
„Ja, das passt. Wer fragt nach dem Raum, und wer kauft ein?“
Your partner can only arrive after 18:00
„Samstag passt gut.“
Naming the day does not resolve the new time constraint.
A reply that resolves the problem
„Dann treffen wir uns um 18:30 Uhr. Passt dir das, oder brauchst du noch mehr Zeit?“
Offer a specific alternative and check that your partner agrees.
Planning is one part of the B1 oral module. See the Goethe B1 speaking guide for the other tasks.
Rehearse a planning conversation03Goethe B2 · Presentation questions
Your Short Talk Is Not the Last Word
Goethe B2 presentation practice should include the next question. Be ready to explain a detail, defend a choice, or respond to a weakness in your idea.
Wie können Unternehmen neue Mitarbeitende gut einarbeiten?
„Wer neu in einem Unternehmen anfängt, muss nicht nur die eigenen Aufgaben verstehen, sondern auch die Arbeitsabläufe und das Team kennenlernen. Dafür gibt es verschiedene Möglichkeiten: kurze Schulungen, digitale Handbücher oder eine feste Ansprechperson.
Digitale Materialien sind praktisch, weil man Informationen später noch einmal nachlesen kann. Sie beantworten jedoch nicht jede persönliche Frage. Eine feste Ansprechperson kann dagegen direkt helfen und auch ungeschriebene Regeln erklären. Das kostet allerdings Zeit.
Ich würde deshalb beide Möglichkeiten kombinieren: ein kurzes digitales Handbuch für wiederkehrende Fragen und regelmäßige Gespräche während der ersten Wochen.“
This excerpt compares approaches and develops a proposal. It is not a complete timed presentation.
„Wie könnte eine kleine Firma das organisieren, wenn niemand viel Zeit für die Einarbeitung hat?“
An answer that needs more detail
„Dann könnte man Videos benutzen.“
A more developed response
„Kurze Videos könnten die häufigsten Fragen beantworten. Zusätzlich würde ich jeden Tag zehn Minuten für offene Fragen einplanen. So muss die Ansprechperson nicht ständig ihre Arbeit unterbrechen, und neue Mitarbeitende bleiben trotzdem nicht mit ihren Problemen allein.“
The response connects the tool to the real constraint: limited staff time. It explains what happens when a video is not enough.
Switch roles
Your partner recommends only digital training. Ask a question about something a handbook or video might not explain.
Practice presenting and responding as related but distinct skills. Official B2 speaking format.
Practice presentation questions04Digital TestDaF · Source-based speaking
Use the Evidence in Your Response
For this selected digital TestDaF task, compare a spoken claim with a chart and explain your position. This original written walkthrough makes the relationship visible.
Informationen abgleichen, Stellung nehmenSpeaking time: 1:30Written walkthrough
Original scenario · University office hours
In einem Seminar diskutieren Sie darüber, ob Sprechstunden an Ihrer Hochschule nur noch online stattfinden sollten. Hören Sie den Beitrag eines Kommilitonen. Vergleichen Sie seine Aussage mit den Angaben in der Grafik und begründen Sie Ihre eigene Position.
The exam task uses spoken input. For this written walkthrough, read the contribution below; no examination audio is played.
Source A + Source B → Your conclusionOriginal learning materials
What the speaker argues
Learning transcript · A fellow student’s contribution
„Meiner Ansicht nach sollten die Sprechstunden an unserer Hochschule nur noch online stattfinden. Studierende nutzen ohnehin digitale Geräte, und so könnten auch Pendlerinnen und Pendler ohne zusätzliche Fahrt teilnehmen. Ich gehe deshalb davon aus, dass eine große Mehrheit reine Online-Sprechstunden bevorzugt. Außerdem müssten die Lehrenden dann keine Termine vor Ort mehr anbieten.“
Identify the claim about students’ preferences before looking for the matching figures.
What the chart actually shows
Fictional survey of 200 students. SayLingo created these figures for this example; they do not describe a real study.
Welche Form der Sprechstunde bevorzugen Sie?
Nur online30%
Nur vor Ort25%
Eine Kombination45%
The largest group is not a majority. 45% is the largest share, but it is still less than half.
A response that misses the evidence
„Online-Sprechstunden sind praktisch. Ich finde die Idee gut, weil man nicht zur Hochschule fahren muss.“
This gives a personal opinion, but it does not compare the speaker’s claim with the chart.
Check the relationship
Only 30% prefer online-only office hours. The chart does not support the speaker’s claim about a large majority.
A more complete response
„Mein Kommilitone möchte Sprechstunden nur noch online anbieten. Als Vorteil nennt er, dass Studierende dadurch zusätzliche Fahrten vermeiden können. Diesen Punkt finde ich nachvollziehbar.
Seine Annahme, dass eine große Mehrheit ausschließlich Online-Sprechstunden bevorzugt, wird durch die Grafik jedoch nicht bestätigt. Nur 30 Prozent wählen diese Möglichkeit. Mit 45 Prozent ist die Gruppe am größten, die sich eine Kombination wünscht. Weitere 25 Prozent bevorzugen Termine vor Ort.
Deshalb würde ich beide Formen anbieten. Wer weit entfernt wohnt, könnte online teilnehmen. Für andere Anliegen bliebe ein persönliches Gespräch möglich. Die Befragung zeigt Wünsche der Studierenden; sie beweist aber nicht, welche Form grundsätzlich besser funktioniert.“
Use of source material
Identify the claim and compare it accurately with the figures.
Your position
Give a reasoned conclusion connected to the information.
Rehearse your own response
Make brief notes, then explain the relationship in your own words. Start the timer when you are ready to speak.
Self-guided speaking timer
Ready when you are. No microphone is used.
Time is up. Did you compare the claim with the chart and explain your conclusion? Review your response before trying again.
Use your own 90-second timer to rehearse this response.
Notes are not saved. This timer does not record, analyze, or score your voice; it is not a complete exam simulation.
Task and 1:30 speaking time: official digital TestDaF structure. The materials and model answer above are original practice examples.
Discuss this example with a tutorThe communication check
Correct German Is Not Always a Complete Answer
Start with the communication problem. Then work on the grammar and vocabulary needed to solve it.
These checks explain the examples on this page. They are not an official scoring rubric.
| Your task | What is missing | A useful next step |
|---|---|---|
| B1 planningA constraint is left unresolved. | You suggest a plan but ignore your partner’s constraint. | Offer an alternative and confirm the agreement. |
| B2 discussionThe opinion is only repeated. | You repeat your opinion without addressing the objection. | Explain how your idea deals with the concern. |
| B2 questionsThe solution needs an explanation. | You name a solution without explaining how it would work. | Add a reason, a detail, or a relevant example. |
| Digital TestDaFSource material is not used. | You give an opinion but leave out the source material. | Compare the information before stating your conclusion. |
Know what you are rehearsing
Choose the Right Format for Your Practice
Partner interaction and recorded responses need different practice habits. Keep the format in view, and use official materials alongside these focused examples.
Goethe: practice the interaction
For B1, work on a shared plan as well as presenting a topic and responding to feedback and questions. For B2, practice the short talk, follow-up questions, and exchange of viewpoints in a discussion.
On this page
One B1 planning exchange, one B2 discussion, and a B2 presentation excerpt with a follow-up question.
Beyond these examples
Use level-specific official materials for the full examination. A B1 or B2 task is not a universal script for A1–C2.
TestDaF: prepare a recording
Spoken answers are recorded in both formats. The actual examination is not a free conversation with a live examiner.
Digital TestDaF
Lesen · Hören · Schreiben · Sprechen
This page explores one source-comparison speaking task as a written walkthrough, with a self-guided timer.
Paper-based TestDaF
Leseverstehen · Hörverstehen · Schriftlicher Ausdruck · Mündlicher Ausdruck
The tasks differ. Use paper-based preparation materials rather than treating the digital example as interchangeable.
Exam format references
Format references checked September 17, 2026. SayLingo’s scenarios, fictional data, responses, and explanations are independent learning materials.
Build a focused routine
One Useful Change. Then Say It Again.
Change a constraint, switch roles, or answer a new objection. Bring the task into a German tutor conversation, then review the part of your response that still needs work.
Continue the same skillChange one detail, then answer again.
A few things worth knowing
Questions About Goethe and TestDaF Speaking Practice
Find your task, understand the format, and know what the practice does—and does not—represent.
What should I practice for Goethe B1 speaking?
Practice making a plan with a partner, presenting a topic, and responding to feedback and questions. The planning exchange on this page focuses on resolving a change and reaching a shared decision; it is not the whole speaking module. See the official B1 speaking guide.
How is Goethe B2 speaking practice different?
B2 practice needs room for a developed presentation and a discussion of viewpoints. Work on explaining alternatives, answering questions, and reacting to your partner’s arguments—not only preparing a longer introduction. See the official B2 speaking guide.
Can I practice without a German-speaking partner?
Start by saying your response to the prompts on this page before reading the examples. To continue with an AI tutor, copy a practice prompt and paste it into the German tutor conversation. AI-guided practice is a rehearsal tool, not the official examination.
Do I speak to a live examiner in TestDaF?
TestDaF speaking responses are recorded in both the digital and paper-based formats. Do not confuse a conversational practice activity with the way answers are delivered in the actual test.
Are the digital and paper-based TestDaF examples interchangeable?
No. Choose materials written for your test format. The source-based example here is designed around a selected digital TestDaF speaking task. It is a written walkthrough, not a complete digital or paper-based practice test.
Does this page cover every Goethe level and every TestDaF section?
No. The examples focus on selected Goethe B1 and B2 speaking tasks and one digital TestDaF speaking task. Use separate, level-specific materials for other Goethe exams and dedicated preparation for the other examination sections.
Will the feedback predict my official exam score?
No official score is predicted here. The suggested revisions explain how an example response could become more complete. Your drafts and the self-guided speaking timer are not automatically assessed. AI tutor guidance is for learning, not a certified score prediction or a guarantee of passing.
Is a SayLingo learning certificate an official Goethe certificate or TestDaF result?
No. A SayLingo learning record describes learning on SayLingo. It does not replace a Goethe-Zertifikat or TestDaF result. For any formal requirement, check which evidence the receiving institution accepts.
Make Your Next German Response More Complete
Start with a planning exchange, a discussion question, or a source-based response. Focus on what the task needs—and what your listener still needs to understand.