Sprechen · Speaking
Every candidate starts with the same A2 block. Based on how you do, the examiner proposes either an A1 or B1 continuation — you can choose the other path if you prefer.
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Introduce yourself (warm-up)
1–2 minutes. Name, where you live, languages, work, family, hobbies.
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1
Describe an image
Describe people, situations, and actions in a photo. The examiner may ask where the person is and what may have happened.
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2
Telephone simulation
A short phone call to arrange, postpone, or cancel an appointment. The examiner sets the situation; you role-play the caller.
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Discussion
Follow-up questions about your habits, preferences, an experience, or a process — usually on the same topic as the image or call.
After Section 1, the examiner proposes a level for Section 2 based on your performance. If you disagree, you can choose the other level — you'll need to sign a paper to confirm the choice.
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A
Describe a sequence of images
A series of pictures telling a short story — name places, describe situations, and explain what's happening.
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B
Dialogue with the examiner
Common everyday situations — for example: post office (sending a parcel), doctor (confirming an appointment), public transport (asking for the next bus), administration (opening hours).
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C
Open questions
Basic open-ended questions on the same topic — checking your everyday vocabulary.
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Choose 1 of 2 topics
Examples: Health, Travel, Apartment, Continuing education. You give an opinion on the topic, then answer the examiner's questions.
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B
Tenses & comparisons
Questions testing past, future, and conditional tenses, plus comparisons (advantages vs disadvantages of a situation).
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C
Describe, explain, opine
Describe an experience. Explain a process or procedure. Give an opinion on a hypothetical situation.
