Questions and answers for B1 speaking 2025

Part 1: Introducing yourself

What is your name?

I am called [your name], and I work as a [your profession]. My friends and colleagues often call me [nickname].

Where are you from?

I am originally from [your home country], but I now live in Germany. My hometown is [city], but I have been living in [your place of residence] for a long time.

Where do you live?

• I live in [your place of residence], which is near [larger city].
• My apartment is in [district], and I feel very comfortable there. There are many shops, restaurants, and parks where you can go for a walk or spend time with friends.
• Since [year], I have been living in [city] because there are many job opportunities there.

Do you have a family?

• Yes, I have a family. There are [number of people] of us in my household. My family is very important to me. I spend a lot of time with them.
• I live with my [spouse/partner], and we have [number of children] children. My family means a lot to me, and I enjoy spending a lot of time with them.

How long have you been working in your profession?

• I have been working as a [your profession] for [number of years/months].
• Since [year], so for [number of years], I have been a [your profession].

What do you like most about your work?

• I most enjoy working with [people, materials, tasks] because I find it very interesting.
• I especially like [specific activity in your profession] because it is fun for me.
• My favorite task is [activity] because it allows me to work creatively or practically.

What do you like to do in your free time?

• In my free time, I like reading books, especially novels and non-fiction, because I can relax and learn something new. I also do sports, such as jogging or cycling, to stay fit and clear my head.
• I prefer to spend my free time with my friends or family. We often go on trips together, cook together, or play board games. I always enjoy such activities very much because they make me happy and bring us even closer together.
• My hobbies also include [hobby] and [hobby], and I try to find time for them regularly because they bring me joy and inspiration.

What does your daily routine look like?

• My daily routine begins in the morning at [time] when I get up and get ready for work. After a quick breakfast, I leave for work at [time]. I work there until [time] and complete various tasks that I enjoy. After work, I go straight to my German course, which starts at [time]. The course lasts about two hours, and I learn a lot of new things there to improve my language skills. When I get home, I have dinner and relax. Sometimes I read a book or watch a movie before going to bed.
• My day begins in the morning at [time]. After breakfast, I get ready for my German class, which starts at [time]. The class lasts about [duration] hours, and I learn important things there that help me in everyday life and later at work. After class, I go home, have lunch, and do homework or review topics from the lesson. In the afternoon, I have some time for myself. I often go for a walk, meet friends, or do household chores. In the evening, I relax with a book or watch a series. That way, I feel that I have used my day well.

Since when and why have you been learning German?

• I have been learning German for [number of years/months]. I started when I came to Germany because I want to live and work here.
• Since [year], I have been regularly attending a language course to improve my German. German is very important for me because I need it both at work and in everyday life. I also want to communicate better and meet new people.

How often do you speak German in everyday life?

• I speak a lot of German in everyday life. I speak German every day, especially at work, because I often communicate with colleagues and customers. I also use the language in everyday life, for example when shopping or dealing with authorities. I also talk to my neighbors when we meet in the hallway and try to use new words and sentences again and again. German has now become part of my daily life.
• I practice German regularly. In everyday life, I often speak German, especially with my colleagues and in the language course. I sometimes exchange a few sentences with my neighbors, and I also practice when shopping or in a café when placing orders. I try to speak German as often as possible to improve and become more confident. That helps me understand the language better and better.
• I speak little German, but I want to change that. Unfortunately, I don’t speak much German at the moment because I rarely have the opportunity to do so. I often stay with my native language because it’s easier. However, I want to change this situation and speak more German. That’s why I attend a language course and try to have simple conversations when shopping or with neighbors. I am motivated to practice a little every day so that I become more confident.