Making a suggestion
“Wir könnten am Samstag etwas unternehmen.”
“Ich schlage vor, dass wir zusammen kochen.”
“Wie wäre es, wenn wir ins Museum gehen?”
B1 “Gemeinsam etwas planen”: suggest, react, agree
In “Gemeinsam etwas planen” you talk with your conversation partner about a plan, make suggestions, react to their ideas and agree at the end. Here you see where this part appears in the B1 speaking exam, which phrases help and which mistakes often happen.
- Structure by provider from the profiles, with source.
- Phrases and an example conversation to repeat.
- Practice with an AI partner, recording and evaluation.
Example
Structures
Wir könnten gehen am Samstag ins Kino.
Wir könnten am Samstag ins Kino gehen.
The mistake moves into your training
Example of feedback after speaking.
Where does it appear?
“Gemeinsam etwas planen” in the B1 speaking exam.
The task is in a different place at each provider. The number of the part differs, so the structure of your provider always applies.
Goethe-Zertifikat B1
Part 1: Planning something together and negotiating
telc Deutsch B1
Part 3: Planning something together
ÖSD-Zertifikat B1
Part 1: Planning something together and negotiating
The practice exam for it follows.
Sources and all parts of the speaking exam are on German B1 speaking practice. Times and points are in the official documents of the provider.
Phrases
What you can say when planning.
Do not repeat word for word, but pick one or two expressions from each group that suit you.
Agreeing
“Das ist eine gute Idee.”
“Das sehe ich genauso.”
“Einverstanden, das machen wir so.”
Politely declining
“Das finde ich schwierig, weil ich am Samstag arbeiten muss.”
“Das klingt gut, aber ich hätte einen anderen Vorschlag.”
Asking back
“Was meinst du dazu?”
“Hast du schon eine Idee, wo wir uns treffen?”
“Wie lange können wir bleiben?”
Sharing out tasks
“Ich kümmere mich um die Getränke, und du?”
“Wer kann die Einladung schreiben?”
Reaching agreement
“Dann machen wir es so: …”
“Fassen wir kurz zusammen: Wir treffen uns um …”
You find more phrases for opinion, agreement and disagreement in the app under “Phrases”.
Example conversation
What a planning conversation can sound like.
Our own practice conversation, not an exam task: two people plan an outing for their class.
A: Wir sollten für unseren Kurs einen Ausflug planen. Ich schlage vor, dass wir einen Tag in der Stadt verbringen. Was meinst du?
B: Das ist eine gute Idee. Aber ich glaube, viele haben am Samstag keine Zeit. Wie wäre es mit einem Sonntag?
A: Das passt mir auch. Dann könnten wir uns um zehn Uhr am Bahnhof treffen. Hast du eine Idee, was wir machen?
B: Wir könnten ein Museum besuchen und danach zusammen essen, weil das für alle gut ist.
A: Einverstanden. Ich kümmere mich um die Tickets, und du suchst ein Restaurant?
B: Gerne. Fassen wir kurz zusammen: Sonntag, zehn Uhr, Bahnhof, Museum und Essen.
All the steps are visible: suggestion, reaction with a reason, counter-suggestion, asking back, sharing out tasks and summary.
Typical mistakes
What often goes wrong in “Gemeinsam etwas planen”.
- Verb in the wrong place. “Wir könnten gehen am Samstag ins Kino” is wrong. Correct: “Wir könnten am Samstag ins Kino gehen.” The verb goes at the end.
- Subordinate clause without the verb at the end. “Ich möchte, weil ich will etwas anderes” is wrong. Correct: “…, weil ich etwas anderes will.”
- Only suggestions, no reaction. Whoever only names their own ideas is not planning together. Pick up a thought from your partner before you state yours.
- Answers that are too short. “Ja, gut” helps little. A reason or a counter-suggestion turns it into a conversation.
- No result. At the end there is an agreement. Briefly sum up what you decided.
Frequently asked questions about “Gemeinsam etwas planen”
In which part of the B1 exam does “Gemeinsam etwas planen” appear?
That depends on the provider: the table above names the part for each provider from the profile. The numbers differ, so the structure of your provider applies.
How long does the task take?
The provider decides that. The times are in the official documents and apply to the respective exam date. You deliberately do not find them here, so that no outdated figure stays in circulation.
Can I practise this without a partner?
Yes. At Sprachfuchs your conversation partner is an AI with a voice. It answers your suggestions and makes its own. Afterwards you see the evaluation.
Are the example sentences from the exam?
No. The examples on this page are our own practice sentences. Sprachfuchs is an independent practice service and is not affiliated with the Goethe-Institut, ÖSD or telc.
What does practice cost?
The first exam including the speaking part and evaluation is free, without payment details. More on the pricing page.
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Editorial team Sprachfuchs · Last updated: 12 Nov 2026