Introducing
“Ich möchte über das Thema … sprechen.”
“In meinem Beitrag geht es um …”
German B2 presentation practice: structure, justify, conclude
A B2 talk lives on its common thread: you say what it is about, order your points, support them with examples and finish with a conclusion. Here you see where a talk or presentation appears in the B2 speaking exam, how you build it and which mistakes often happen.
- Structure by provider from the profiles, with source.
- Outline and phrases to repeat.
- Practice with an AI partner, recording and evaluation.
Example
Coherence
Und dann habe ich noch gedacht, und außerdem …
Erstens …, zweitens …, zum Schluss möchte ich sagen …
The mistake moves into your training
Example of feedback after speaking.
Where does it appear?
Talk and presentation in the B2 speaking exam.
Not every provider asks for a talk at B2. The tasks differ, so the structure of your provider always applies.
Goethe-Zertifikat B2
Part 1: Talk on topic 1 or 2, then questions
A connected contribution, followed by questions.
ÖSD-Zertifikat B2
Part 2: Describing and interpreting a picture
You describe a picture and interpret it.
telc Deutsch B2
Part 1: Talking about experiences
You talk about your experiences.
Sources and all parts of the speaking exam are on German B2 speaking practice. Times and points are in the official documents of the provider.
Structure
A talk in four steps.
- Introduction. Name the topic and your plan: “Ich möchte heute über … sprechen. Zuerst gehe ich auf …, danach auf … ein.”
- Main points. Order two or three points: “Erstens …, zweitens …, drittens …”. Every point gets a reason.
- Examples. An example of your own makes a point concrete: “Das sieht man zum Beispiel daran, dass …”.
- Conclusion. Finish with a summary and your opinion: “Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass …”.
Phrases
What you can say in the talk.
Structuring
“Zunächst …, anschließend …, zum Schluss …”
“Ein weiterer Punkt ist …”
Giving an opinion
“Meiner Meinung nach …”
“Ich halte das für sinnvoll, weil …”
Giving examples
“Zum Beispiel …”
“Ein typisches Beispiel dafür ist …”
Moving on
“Damit komme ich zu …”
“Das führt mich zum nächsten Punkt.”
Answering questions
“Gute Frage. Dazu fällt mir ein, dass …”
“Ich verstehe die Frage so: …”
Typical mistakes
What often goes wrong in a B2 talk.
- No common thread. Thoughts stand next to each other without a link. Structuring words like “erstens”, “außerdem”, “deshalb” help the listeners.
- Reading aloud. Whoever memorises or reads out sentences sounds monotonous and gets stuck on follow-up questions. Practise with keywords.
- Only opinion, no reason. “Ich finde das gut” is not enough. Give a reason and an example.
- Too fast or too quiet. Record yourself and listen to speed and pauses. The page pronunciation practice explains what is measured.
- Dodging questions. After the talk questions often follow. Gain time with “Dazu fällt mir ein, dass …” and then answer concretely.
Frequently asked questions about the B2 presentation
Is there always a talk at B2?
No. That depends on the provider. The table above shows which task at Goethe, ÖSD and telc comes closest to a talk at B2. The structure of your provider applies.
How long may the talk last?
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 a talk without an audience?
Yes. At Sprachfuchs you speak with an AI partner, record yourself and get an evaluation of structure, vocabulary, structures and pronunciation.
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.
More to practise.
All of B2 speaking, the providers and pronunciation.
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Editorial team Sprachfuchs · Last updated: 12 Nov 2026