Introduce yourself
Give your name, origin, home, work or studies and one personal detail.
“Ich heiße … Zurzeit … In meiner Freizeit …”
DTZ speaking
What the DTZ speaking exam feels like
You do not need a perfect speech. Show that you can introduce yourself, exchange information and plan something together.
What matters in speaking
Strong DTZ speaking means understandable answers, relevant follow-up questions and active cooperation. Typical skills include personal information, a short topic conversation and planning together. Check the current binding format with g.a.s.t., BAMF or your exam centre.
Try it now
Can you use these four speaking moves?
Say each prompt aloud, then select it.
0/4speaking moves tried
Your mini speaking practice
Ask a follow-up
Respond to something your partner says with a relevant question.
“Das klingt interessant. Wie oft machst du das?”
Explain an opinion
Give an opinion, a reason and a short example.
“Ich finde …, weil … Zum Beispiel …”
Plan together
Make a suggestion, respond and agree on a concrete solution.
“Wie wäre es am Samstag? – Da kann ich nicht. Passt Sonntag?”
Continue practising
Official orientation
Task order and administration can change. Use official providers for model tests, dates and binding rules.
Common questions
What appears in the DTZ speaking exam?
You communicate about familiar daily topics: exchange personal information, react to a topic and plan something with others. Use official model tests for the current task order.
How can I practise DTZ speaking?
Speak in short patterns: statement, reason, example and follow-up question. For planning, use suggestion, response, alternative and decision.
Are mistakes bad in the speaking exam?
Individual mistakes are normal. Being understandable, responding appropriately and completing the task matter more than complex perfect sentences.