How do I prepare? (If I have a lot of time until the exam!)
- Search the contact to German/Austrians/Swiss, ...
- The more often you speak German, the easier it will be for you.
- For example, you can register for a club, depending on your hobbies. In Germany, there are clubs for every hobby. What are your interests?
Structure of the German oral exam
How long does the exam take?
- Exam preparation: 20 min. (Goethe & ÖSD - 15 min)
- Exam interview: 15 min. - Your speaking time: approx. 2-3 min. for each part of the exam
In the preparation time:
- During the preparation time, make notes about the parts of the exam that will help you in the exam.
- Do not take the notes on the task sheets.
- Do not write whole sentences, only key points. Reading whole sentences is not desired in the exam.
During the exam:
- Appear friendly and confident. Bright clothes can also help.
- Listen carefully and answer! The examiner has to evaluate you - show how well you can speak!
- Do not hold monologues.
- Try to keep eye contact. This is sometimes more difficult when you speak than when you listen.
- No yes/no-answers!
Do you want to see what the real exam looks like and how it's done?
In my B1 - Exam Preparation Course I will show you down to the last detail how to prepare yourself or your students perfectly for the B1 exam! Strategies, tips and useful hints with examples of how to use a real exam!
This is what the examiners pay attention to:
- It´s about your communication skills!
- Grammar is not unimportant but the examiner focuses on your speaking skills. As long as he understands what you are trying to say it is fine! (B1)
In my online video course I will prepare you to take the B1 exam at TELC / Gothe and ÖSD. You will find tips and strategies like these that will help you to prepare for your exam.
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