Top German B1 Speaking Topics ( Updated 2025 )

German level B1 is considered as an intermediate level. Attaining this level, helps you express your opinion and ideas, initiate and maintain spontaneous conversations, give and understand instructions and many more. The B1 level exam consists of 4 parts and speaking is one of them. In this article, we will help you with German B1 speaking topics.

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According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), there are 6 German levels. These are expressed as A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. It is an international standard for measuring the level of proficiency in German.

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What is German B1?

German B1 level  is the third level in the Common European Framework of References (CEFR) for foreign languages. It is the level ahead of A1 and A2. This level signifies that the person has an intermediate language proficiency, where learners can comfortably express themselves in everyday situations.

At this level, one will have a vocabulary of around 2,400 words. It boosts the communication skills and helps attain a deeper cultural understanding. Attaining this stage opens the door to various opportunities in the field of education and boosts job opportunities.

Once you complete this level, you will be able to give short explanations and talk about experiences and events with confidence.

German B1 Speaking Test Format

The speaking test is conducted in three parts. The total time will be fifteen minutes. You will be given three different scenarios and fifteen minutes to prepare. You can make notes during this time and carry with you, but while speaking, you have to do it freely.

The speaking part is for 100 marks. The three parts are as follows:

Part 1 (28 marks): You will be given a situation and based on that you have to plan an event with your partner. For the planning, you have around 3 minutes.
Part 2 (40 marks): You will be given 2 topics and have to present one among that. The presentation should be for almost 3 minutes.
Part 3 (16 marks): This involves asking a question to your partner. The question should be regarding the presentation.
Apart from the above mentioned marks, 16 Marks is allotted for pronunciation

The best way to prepare for the speaking test is to practice speaking. You can speak to your friends, in front of a mirror or practice the imitation technique. You can also record yourself speaking. This will help you understand your flaws and work on it.

Also read: Best German Grammar Books for Learning Possessive Pronouns

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When preparing it is easy to stumble across some hurdles that may slow your pace. Avoiding these hurdles will definitely help you to feel more confident and relaxed in your endeavours. Here are some of the obstacles that you want to avoid:

• Overcomplicating Your Answers

Save this somewhere: It is essential to focus on clarity and structure rather than complexity. To impress the examiner, you might feel like incorporating complex vocabulary, but it may have the opposite effect as well. Though we cannot rule out the fact that this process is a good challenge to yourself, you may end up making your answer difficult to understand.

• Fast and furious

Another common mistake is being too fast while speaking, wither to get it over with or even due to nervousness. You may even think  that it makes you seem fluent, however, there is a higher chance of making mistakes in pronunciation and make your speech hard to understand.

• Lack’structure’

Imagine you get a comfortable topic and you are sure about the answer. Unfortunately, you weren’t able to present it in a structure that is easy to understand. This is a common mistake that happens to aspirants. It always helps to have an introduction, body, and conclusion to get the most out of your answer.

• Overuse of fillers

Have you ever watched an episode of a good series, that has just filler content and do not add value to the main plot? Frustrating, right?! Well, it is the same when you use fillers like “Ähm” (um), “Also” (so), or “Wie soll ich sagen?” (How should I say?) while speaking. These will create a negative impact, especially the overuse of them.

Also read: German Sentence Structure

Final Thoughts….

We have given you a list of topics. Choose those topics and practice speaking on various questions based on that topic. Getting the help of trained and experienced professionals will help you approach the test with confidence.

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