TELC B1Speaking (Sprechen)

TELC B1 Speaking Topics

The telc Deutsch B1 oral exam recycles a predictable set of themes. If you have rehearsed opinions and vocabulary for each, nothing on exam day will surprise you. This page lists the topics that come up most at B1 and shows you how to structure a confident answer for any of them.

Why topic prep works

The speaking exam asks you to discuss and give opinions on everyday life, work, family, travel, health and free time. Because the pool of themes is limited, preparing two or three ideas and some vocabulary for each means you are never lost for words.

Common topics at B1

These themes appear again and again. Prepare a short opinion plus reasons for each.

  • Free time and hobbies — what you do and why.
  • Work and daily routine.
  • Travel and holidays — preferences and experiences.
  • Health and food — habits and advice.
  • Living in Germany — housing, neighbours, everyday services.
  • Planning together — a trip, a party, or a shared purchase.

A structure for any opinion

Use a simple frame for every answer: state your opinion, give a reason, add an example, then invite your partner's view. This keeps you fluent and hits the interaction the examiners reward.

  • Opinion: Meiner Meinung nach …
  • Reason: …, weil …
  • Example: Zum Beispiel …
  • Hand over: Und wie siehst du das?

Phrases for agreeing and disagreeing

Reacting to your partner is essential, especially in the planning task. Polite agreement and disagreement keep the conversation flowing.

  • Da stimme ich dir zu. (I agree with you.)
  • Das sehe ich anders, weil … (I see it differently because …)
  • Einerseits …, andererseits … (On the one hand …, on the other …)
  • Vielleicht könnten wir … (Maybe we could …)

Prepare, don't memorise scripts

Examiners can tell a recited script from real speech. Prepare ideas and phrases, but stay flexible so you can react to the actual question and to your partner. Flexibility scores higher than a perfect rehearsed monologue.

Build topic vocabulary

For each theme, learn five or six useful words and one or two collocations. With a small, targeted vocabulary per topic you can speak about anything that comes up at B1.

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Frequently asked questions

What topics come up in the B1 speaking exam?

Everyday themes around everyday life, work, family, travel, health and free time. Prepare a short opinion and a couple of reasons for each of the common topics above.

Should I memorise my answers?

No — prepare ideas and phrases, but stay flexible. Examiners reward natural, reactive speech over a recited script.

How do I structure a spoken opinion?

State your opinion, give a reason, add an example, then ask your partner's view. This simple frame keeps you fluent and interactive.

How do I disagree politely in German?

Use phrases like 'Das sehe ich anders, weil …' or 'Einerseits …, andererseits …'. Polite disagreement keeps the dialogue flowing and scores well.

How much vocabulary do I need per topic?

Five or six useful words and a couple of collocations per theme is enough to speak confidently at B1.

Can I practise speaking topics alone?

Yes. Sprichst's AI tutor raises each topic as a real conversation and gives feedback, so you can rehearse without a partner.

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