Goethe B1 Speaking Part 1: Planning Together
Updated: 24 September 2026 · Checked against official exam sources
In the adult model, the first speaking task asks partners to make and agree on a plan in about three minutes.
A way to approach it
Make a suggestion, ask for your partner’s view and settle time, place or responsibilities. Give a brief reason if you disagree.
Final check
Avoid a solo speech; finish by stating the decision you made together.
Practise with the official sample
Take the relevant part of the Goethe-Institut adult model set to its official time. Use the key for Reading and Listening and the published criteria for Writing and Speaking. In your next attempt, measure whether the same error recurs.
Official sources
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