B1 Redemittel: 120 Phrases for the Speaking Exam
120 B1 Redemittel for Gemeinsam etwas planen — organized by situation: suggesting, agreeing, disagreeing (the most important), compromising, and closing. Free PDF download. Works for both Goethe B1 and telc B1.
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<div class="blog-hero"> <h1>B1 Redemittel: 120 Phrases for Goethe & telc Speaking Exam 2026</h1> <div class="meta">By ExamDeutsch · Updated April 2026 · 14 min read · For Goethe B1 & telc B1</div> <p class="excerpt">The Gemeinsam etwas planen task tests one thing: can you have a real negotiation in German? These 120 Redemittel — organized by situation, with translations and usage notes — mean you'll never go silent. Free PDF download included.</p> <div class="hero-cta"> <a href="#pdf-download" class="btn-primary">⬇ Free PDF Download</a> <a href="https://examdeutsch.com" class="btn-secondary">🎙 AI Speaking Practice →</a> </div> </div>
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<p>You're sitting in the B1 speaking exam. Your partner just suggested meeting at 8 AM. You want to say "that's a bit early for me" — but your brain goes blank. You know the word <em>früh</em>, but how do you push back politely without sounding rude or losing fluency points?</p>
<p>This is where most B1 candidates lose marks. Not because their German is bad — but because they don't have the right phrases ready in the right moment.</p>
<p>This guide gives you <strong>120 Redemittel organized by exactly when you'll use them</strong>, with English translations and real examples. It works for both <strong>Goethe B1</strong> (Teil 1 of Sprechen) and <strong>telc B1</strong> (Teil 3 of Sprechen).</p>
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<div class="toc"> <h3>📋 What's in this guide</h3> <ol> <li><a href="#what-examiners-score">What examiners actually score</a></li> <li><a href="#suggestions">Making Suggestions (20 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#asking-opinion">Asking Opinion (15 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#agreeing">Agreeing (15 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#disagreeing">⭐ Disagreeing Politely (25 phrases) — Most Important</a></li> <li><a href="#compromising">Compromising (20 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#closing">Closing the Plan (15 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#fillers">Filler Phrases — Never Go Silent (10 phrases)</a></li> <li><a href="#how-to-practise">How to practise effectively</a></li> <li><a href="#exam-topics">Common exam topics</a></li> <li><a href="#faq">FAQ</a></li> </ol> </div>
<h2 id="what-examiners-score">What examiners actually score in Gemeinsam etwas planen</h2>
<p>The Gemeinsam etwas planen task isn't graded on perfect grammar. It's graded on <strong>communicative effectiveness</strong>. Here's exactly what the examiner watches for:</p>
<div class="score-grid"> <div class="score-card"><div class="num">28%</div><div class="label">of Goethe B1 speaking score</div></div> <div class="score-card"><div class="num">40%</div><div class="label">of telc B1 speaking score</div></div> <div class="score-card"><div class="num">6</div><div class="label">situations you must demonstrate</div></div> <div class="score-card"><div class="num">3–6</div><div class="label">minutes to show everything</div></div> </div>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>What they assess</th><th>What LOSES points</th><th>What EARNS points</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td><strong>Initiative</strong></td><td>Only responding, never suggesting first</td><td>Opening with a clear suggestion</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Interaction</strong></td><td>Monologuing without asking your partner</td><td>Using opinion phrases after each suggestion</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Negotiation</strong></td><td>Agreeing with everything (passive) or refusing rudely</td><td>Polite disagreement + counter-proposal</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Closure</strong></td><td>Conversation just stops without conclusion</td><td>Summarising the agreed plan at the end</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Fluency</strong></td><td>Long silences, repetitions, starting over</td><td>Filler phrases that buy thinking time</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<div class="tip-box"> <strong>💡 Strategy:</strong> Don't memorise all 120 phrases. Choose <strong>3–4 per situation</strong> that feel natural when you say them aloud. Six situations × 4 phrases = 24 total. That's all you need. Practise those 24 until they come automatically. </div>
<p>The phrases are only half of it: <a href="/blog/german-b1-speaking-complete-guide-to-fluency-pronunciation-success-for-2025">B1 Sprechen</a> covers how the task is marked, and the <a href="/b1">B1 page</a> has speaking practice with feedback.</p> <p>Wie das Modul selbst abläuft, steht auf Deutsch in <a href="/blog/goethe-b1-sprechen-ablauf-bewertung">Goethe B1 Sprechen: Ablauf, Bewertung, Vorbereitung</a>.</p> <h2 id="scoring-source">What the speaking exam is worth</h2> <p>In telc B1 the oral exam is <strong>75 points</strong>, split 15 / 30 / 30 across the three tasks — so <em>Gemeinsam etwas planen</em> is worth 30 of them — and it is scored separately from the written exam, with 45 points (60%) needed to pass it. <a href="https://shop.telc.net/media/catalog/product/file/telcdeutschb1zduebungstest1.pdf" rel="noopener" target="blank">telc, Übungstest 1 Zertifikat Deutsch B1</a>. In Goethe B1, Sprechen is one of four modules marked out of 100 and passed at 60, and can be retaken on its own. <a href="https://www.goethe.de/de/m/spr/prf/pes/pab1.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Goethe-Institut, Prüfungsergebnisse</a></p> <h2 id="suggestions">1. Making Suggestions (Vorschläge machen) — 20 phrases</h2>
<p>Use these to open the conversation and propose ideas. Candidates who suggest first score higher on initiative. Always follow a suggestion immediately with an opinion-asking phrase.</p>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th><th>Example in context</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Ich habe eine Idee — wir könnten …</td><td class="en">I have an idea — we could …</td><td class="ex">Ich habe eine Idee — wir könnten die Party am Samstag machen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie wäre es, wenn wir …?</td><td class="en">How about if we …?</td><td class="ex">Wie wäre es, wenn wir uns um 10 Uhr treffen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wollen wir vielleicht …?</td><td class="en">Maybe we could …?</td><td class="ex">Wollen wir vielleicht mit dem Zug fahren?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich würde vorschlagen, dass wir …</td><td class="en">I'd suggest that we …</td><td class="ex">Ich würde vorschlagen, dass wir Proviant mitnehmen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was hältst du davon, wenn wir …?</td><td class="en">What do you think if we …?</td><td class="ex">Was hältst du davon, wenn wir am Bahnhof treffen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Lass uns doch …</td><td class="en">Let's …</td><td class="ex">Lass uns doch ein Geschenk zusammen kaufen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wir könnten doch …</td><td class="en">We could …</td><td class="ex">Wir könnten doch eine Überraschungsparty organisieren.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Mein Vorschlag wäre …</td><td class="en">My suggestion would be …</td><td class="ex">Mein Vorschlag wäre, dass jeder etwas mitbringt.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Können wir nicht …?</td><td class="en">Can't we …?</td><td class="ex">Können wir nicht einfach mit dem Auto fahren?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Hättest du Lust, …?</td><td class="en">Would you like to …?</td><td class="ex">Hättest du Lust, am Wochenende zu helfen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Eine Möglichkeit wäre …</td><td class="en">One option would be …</td><td class="ex">Eine Möglichkeit wäre, dass wir online bestellen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich denke, wir könnten …</td><td class="en">I think we could …</td><td class="ex">Ich denke, wir könnten einen Kuchen backen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Warum machen wir nicht …?</td><td class="en">Why don't we …?</td><td class="ex">Warum machen wir nicht einfach eine Liste?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Es wäre schön, wenn wir …</td><td class="en">It would be nice if we …</td><td class="ex">Es wäre schön, wenn wir alle zusammen kämen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich schlage vor, wir …</td><td class="en">I propose we …</td><td class="ex">Ich schlage vor, wir teilen die Aufgaben auf.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was wäre, wenn wir …?</td><td class="en">What if we …?</td><td class="ex">Was wäre, wenn wir es nächste Woche machen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Sollen wir vielleicht …?</td><td class="en">Should we maybe …?</td><td class="ex">Sollen wir vielleicht auch Getränke besorgen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Mir ist eingefallen, dass wir …</td><td class="en">It occurred to me that we …</td><td class="ex">Mir ist eingefallen, dass wir Musik brauchen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich hätte da eine Idee.</td><td class="en">I have an idea actually.</td><td class="ex">Ich hätte da eine Idee — wie findest du das?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich finde, wir sollten …</td><td class="en">I think we should …</td><td class="ex">Ich finde, wir sollten früher anfangen.</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="asking-opinion">2. Asking Your Partner's Opinion (Nach Meinung fragen) — 15 phrases</h2>
<p>Use these <strong>after every suggestion</strong>. Candidates who only talk without asking questions score lower — examiners specifically look for interaction. After you suggest something, immediately ask your partner what they think.</p>
<div class="warn-box"> <strong>⚠️ Common mistake:</strong> Making three suggestions in a row without once asking your partner's opinion. This makes the conversation one-sided and costs interaction points. One suggestion → one opinion-asking phrase. Every time. </div>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Was meinst du dazu?</td><td class="en">What do you think about that?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie findest du das?</td><td class="en">How do you find that?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Bist du damit einverstanden?</td><td class="en">Do you agree with that?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was denkst du?</td><td class="en">What do you think?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Hast du eine andere Idee?</td><td class="en">Do you have another idea?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wärst du damit einverstanden?</td><td class="en">Would you be okay with that?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was hältst du davon?</td><td class="en">What do you think of it?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ist das für dich okay?</td><td class="en">Is that okay for you?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Siehst du das auch so?</td><td class="en">Do you see it the same way?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Hast du Einwände?</td><td class="en">Do you have any objections?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Gefällt dir die Idee?</td><td class="en">Do you like the idea?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie ist deine Meinung dazu?</td><td class="en">What's your opinion on that?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Passt das für dich?</td><td class="en">Does that work for you?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was würdest du lieber machen?</td><td class="en">What would you prefer to do?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Und du — was denkst du?</td><td class="en">And you — what do you think?</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="agreeing">3. Agreeing (Zustimmen) — 15 phrases</h2>
<p>Vary your agreement phrases. Saying "Ja, gut" every single time sounds mechanical and costs fluency points. Mix formal and casual options.</p>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th><th>Register</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Das finde ich auch gut.</td><td class="en">I think that's good too.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist eine gute Idee.</td><td class="en">That's a good idea.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Einverstanden!</td><td class="en">Agreed!</td><td>Casual</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Da bin ich ganz deiner Meinung.</td><td class="en">I completely agree with you.</td><td>Formal</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das klingt gut.</td><td class="en">That sounds good.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das passt mir gut.</td><td class="en">That works well for me.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ja, das wäre toll.</td><td class="en">Yes, that would be great.</td><td>Casual</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich stimme dir zu.</td><td class="en">I agree with you.</td><td>Formal</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das sehe ich genauso.</td><td class="en">I see it the same way.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich bin dafür.</td><td class="en">I'm in favour of it.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist ein guter Vorschlag.</td><td class="en">That's a good suggestion.</td><td>Formal</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Genau, das finde ich auch.</td><td class="en">Exactly, I think so too.</td><td>Casual</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das klingt vernünftig.</td><td class="en">That sounds reasonable.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ja, das ist praktisch.</td><td class="en">Yes, that's practical.</td><td>Neutral</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Warum nicht — ich bin dabei.</td><td class="en">Why not — I'm in.</td><td>Casual</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="disagreeing">⭐ 4. Disagreeing Politely (Höflich widersprechen) — 25 phrases — Most Important</h2>
<div class="star-box"> <h3>⭐ The 3-Step Formula — Learn This First</h3> <p>This is how every polite disagreement should be structured:</p> <div class="step-grid"> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">1</span><strong>Soften</strong> — Acknowledge your partner's idea before rejecting it<br><em>"Das ist zwar eine gute Idee, aber …"</em></div> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">2</span><strong>Reason</strong> — Give a reason using <em>weil</em> (verb at end!)<br><em>"… weil es für mich zu weit ist."</em></div> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">3</span><strong>Alternative</strong> — Propose a counter-suggestion<br><em>"Vielleicht wäre es besser, wenn wir …"</em></div> </div> <p style="margin-top:12px"><strong>Full example:</strong> <em>"Das ist zwar eine gute Idee, aber ich bin nicht sicher, ob das klappt, weil ich samstags arbeite. Vielleicht wäre es besser, wenn wir es am Sonntag machen?"</em></p> </div>
<div class="important-box"> <strong>❗ Never say just "Nein" or "Das ist keine gute Idee."</strong> This sounds rude and loses communication marks. Always use the 3-step formula: soften → reason → alternative. </div>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th><th>Use when …</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr class="star-row"><td class="de">Ich bin nicht sicher, ob das so gut ist, weil …</td><td class="en">I'm not sure that's so good, because …</td><td class="ex">Opening a disagreement softly</td></tr> <tr class="star-row"><td class="de">Das finde ich etwas schwierig, weil …</td><td class="en">I find that a bit difficult, because …</td><td class="ex">Soft pushback with reason</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich sehe das ein bisschen anders.</td><td class="en">I see it a bit differently.</td><td class="ex">Signalling you disagree</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist für mich nicht so ideal, weil …</td><td class="en">That's not so ideal for me, because …</td><td class="ex">Personal objection</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich verstehe dich, aber …</td><td class="en">I understand you, but …</td><td class="ex">Acknowledge + disagree</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das klingt gut, aber ich frage mich, ob …</td><td class="en">That sounds good, but I wonder if …</td><td class="ex">Soft challenge</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich hätte da Bedenken, weil …</td><td class="en">I have some concerns, because …</td><td class="ex">Formal objection</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist ein bisschen zu früh / zu weit für mich.</td><td class="en">That's a bit too early / far for me.</td><td class="ex">Practical objection</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Eigentlich finde ich das nicht so gut, weil …</td><td class="en">Actually, I don't think that's so great, because …</td><td class="ex">Direct but polite</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Hmm, ich bin da nicht so überzeugt.</td><td class="en">Hmm, I'm not so convinced about that.</td><td class="ex">Expressing doubt</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das könnte Probleme machen, wenn …</td><td class="en">That could cause problems if …</td><td class="ex">Raising a practical issue</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Vielleicht wäre es besser, wenn …</td><td class="en">Maybe it would be better if …</td><td class="ex">Suggesting alternative</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich würde das lieber anders machen, nämlich …</td><td class="en">I'd prefer to do it differently, specifically …</td><td class="ex">Clear alternative proposal</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das wäre zwar schön, aber ich glaube, wir sollten …</td><td class="en">That would be nice, but I think we should …</td><td class="ex">Concede + redirect</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das klappt vielleicht nicht, weil …</td><td class="en">That might not work, because …</td><td class="ex">Practical concern</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Eine Alternative wäre …</td><td class="en">An alternative would be …</td><td class="ex">Proposing alternative directly</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Leider passt mir das nicht so gut.</td><td class="en">Unfortunately that doesn't work so well for me.</td><td class="ex">Polite refusal</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich verstehe den Gedanken, aber praktisch …</td><td class="en">I understand the idea, but practically …</td><td class="ex">Theory vs. practice</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das stimmt, allerdings …</td><td class="en">That's true, however …</td><td class="ex">Concede + qualify</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Lass mich kurz überlegen …</td><td class="en">Let me think for a moment …</td><td class="ex">Buying time politely</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich hätte einen anderen Vorschlag.</td><td class="en">I have a different suggestion.</td><td class="ex">Redirecting conversation</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist keine schlechte Idee, aber …</td><td class="en">That's not a bad idea, but …</td><td class="ex">Softened disagreement</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Könnten wir nicht lieber …?</td><td class="en">Couldn't we rather …?</td><td class="ex">Proposing alternative question</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das Problem ist nur, dass …</td><td class="en">The only problem is that …</td><td class="ex">Identifying specific issue</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich bin mir nicht sicher, ob das klappt.</td><td class="en">I'm not sure if that will work.</td><td class="ex">Expressing uncertainty</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="compromising">5. Compromising (Kompromisse finden) — 20 phrases</h2>
<p>The best candidates don't just agree or disagree — they find middle ground. This signals real conversational maturity and earns the highest interaction scores.</p>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th><th>Example</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Wir könnten uns in der Mitte treffen.</td><td class="en">We could meet in the middle.</td><td class="ex">Du sagst 50€, ich sage 30 — also 40?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Was wäre, wenn wir … kombinieren?</td><td class="en">What if we combine both ideas?</td><td class="ex">Was wäre, wenn wir Bus hin und Zug zurück machen?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Okay, dann machen wir das so: …</td><td class="en">Okay, let's do it like this: …</td><td class="ex">Okay, dann machst du Essen und ich Getränke.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Können wir einen Kompromiss finden?</td><td class="en">Can we find a compromise?</td><td class="ex">Können wir einen Kompromiss finden? Wie wäre 11 Uhr?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie wäre es mit einem Mittelweg?</td><td class="en">How about a middle ground?</td><td class="ex">Mittelweg: wir treffen uns um 10 statt 8.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Gut, dann machen wir es so.</td><td class="en">Fine, let's do it that way.</td><td class="ex">Gut, dann machen wir es so — du holst den Kuchen.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich mache das, wenn du dafür …</td><td class="en">I'll do that if you do …</td><td class="ex">Ich mache das Essen, wenn du die Einladungen schreibst.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Dann einigen wir uns auf …</td><td class="en">Let's agree on …</td><td class="ex">Dann einigen wir uns auf Samstagmittag.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist ein fairer Vorschlag.</td><td class="en">That's a fair suggestion.</td><td class="ex">Jeder zahlt die Hälfte? Das ist ein fairer Vorschlag.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">In Ordnung, ich bin einverstanden.</td><td class="en">Alright, I agree.</td><td class="ex">10:30 Uhr? In Ordnung, ich bin einverstanden.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wir einigen uns!</td><td class="en">We've reached an agreement!</td><td class="ex">Super, wir einigen uns!</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das wäre dann unser Plan, oder?</td><td class="en">That would be our plan then, right?</td><td class="ex">Das wäre dann unser Plan — bist du einverstanden?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich bin bereit nachzugeben, wenn …</td><td class="en">I'm willing to give in if …</td><td class="ex">Ich bin bereit nachzugeben, wenn du die Kosten übernimmst.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Na gut, dann nehmen wir deine Idee für …</td><td class="en">Alright, then we take your idea for …</td><td class="ex">Na gut, dann nehmen wir deine Idee für den Ort.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das ist ein guter Mittelweg.</td><td class="en">That's a good middle ground.</td><td class="ex">Bus hin, Zug zurück — das ist ein guter Mittelweg.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich denke, das ist eine faire Lösung.</td><td class="en">I think that's a fair solution.</td><td class="ex">Ich denke, das ist eine faire Lösung für uns beide.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Dann ist alles abgemacht.</td><td class="en">Then everything is settled.</td><td class="ex">Dann ist alles abgemacht — ich freue mich!</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Gut, so machen wir das.</td><td class="en">Good, that's what we'll do.</td><td class="ex">Gut, so machen wir das. Ich schreibe es auf.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich schlage vor, wir probieren erst …</td><td class="en">I suggest we try … first and see.</td><td class="ex">Ich schlage vor, wir probieren erst den Bus.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Also gut, einverstanden.</td><td class="en">Alright then, agreed.</td><td class="ex">Sonntag statt Samstag? Also gut, einverstanden.</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="closing">6. Closing the Plan (Abschließen & Bestätigen) — 15 phrases</h2>
<p>Many candidates forget to close the conversation properly. Examiners expect a clear conclusion — don't let the conversation just trail off. Use one of these phrases to summarise and signal that the plan is complete.</p>
<div class="warn-box"> <strong>⚠️ Important:</strong> Always close with a summary ("So, unser Plan ist …") before ending. This shows you can bring a conversation to a structured conclusion — a key B1 communication skill. </div>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Phrase (German)</th><th>Translation</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Also, wir haben beschlossen, dass …</td><td class="en">So, we've decided that …</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Dann ist das so abgemacht.</td><td class="en">Then that's settled.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Gut, also unser Plan ist: …</td><td class="en">Good, so our plan is: …</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich fasse noch mal zusammen: …</td><td class="en">Let me summarise: …</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das klingt nach einem guten Plan.</td><td class="en">That sounds like a good plan.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wir sind uns einig, oder?</td><td class="en">We're agreed, right?</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Perfekt, dann machen wir das so.</td><td class="en">Perfect, then that's what we'll do.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Super, ich freue mich schon.</td><td class="en">Great, I'm already looking forward to it.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das sollte gut klappen.</td><td class="en">That should work out well.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Dann ist alles geregelt.</td><td class="en">Then everything is sorted.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wir haben alles besprochen.</td><td class="en">We've discussed everything.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Dann können wir loslegen.</td><td class="en">Then we can get started.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Einverstanden — das machen wir.</td><td class="en">Agreed — that's what we'll do.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich bin zufrieden mit dem Plan.</td><td class="en">I'm happy with the plan.</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Also, auf geht's!</td><td class="en">Right then, let's go!</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="fillers">7. Filler Phrases — Never Go Silent (10 phrases)</h2>
<p>Going silent for more than 3 seconds costs fluency marks. These fillers buy you thinking time and sound completely natural. Every native German speaker uses them.</p>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>German</th><th>Meaning</th><th>When to use</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td class="de">Also, ich denke …</td><td class="en">Well, I think …</td><td class="ex">Starting any response</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Hmm, das ist eine gute Frage.</td><td class="en">Hmm, that's a good question.</td><td class="ex">Buying 2–3 seconds</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Moment mal …</td><td class="en">Just a moment …</td><td class="ex">Buying thinking time</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie soll ich das sagen …</td><td class="en">How should I put it …</td><td class="ex">When searching for words</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Das stimmt schon, aber …</td><td class="en">That's true, but …</td><td class="ex">Concede then redirect</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ich bin nicht sicher, aber …</td><td class="en">I'm not sure, but …</td><td class="ex">Hedging while you think</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Lass mich kurz nachdenken.</td><td class="en">Let me think for a moment.</td><td class="ex">Buying 3–4 seconds</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Ja, gut, also …</td><td class="en">Yes, right, so …</td><td class="ex">Resuming after a pause</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Also, ich meine …</td><td class="en">Well, I mean …</td><td class="ex">Clarifying your point</td></tr> <tr><td class="de">Wie wäre es denn mit …?</td><td class="en">What about …?</td><td class="ex">Changing direction mid-sentence</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
<h2 id="how-to-practise">How to practise effectively — 7-day plan</h2>
<div class="step-grid"> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">1</span><strong>Days 1–2: Select your 24 core phrases.</strong> Choose 3–4 per situation that feel natural. Write them on a small card. These become your toolkit — everything else is optional.</div> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">2</span><strong>Days 3–4: Drill the disagreement sequence.</strong> Practise the 3-step formula out loud: <em>soften → weil + reason → alternative</em>. Say it 10 times until it flows automatically without thinking.</div> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">3</span><strong>Days 5–6: Full simulation practice.</strong> Use <a href="https://examdeutsch.com">ExamDeutsch AI speaking mode</a> for solo practice — it plays the partner role and gives instant feedback on your Redemittel usage and interaction quality.</div> <div class="step-card"><span class="step-num">4</span><strong>Day 7: Timed exam simulation.</strong> Set a 5-minute (Goethe) or 6-minute (telc) timer. Run the full Gemeinsam planen task from start to close. Check: Did you use all 6 situations? Did you ask opinion after each suggestion? Did you close properly?</div> </div>
<h2 id="exam-topics">Common exam topics for Gemeinsam etwas planen</h2>
<p>The planning task always involves organising something together. Here are the most common real exam topics — practise with all of them:</p>
<div class="table-wrap"> <table> <thead><tr><th>Topic</th><th>Typical decisions you need to make</th><th>Good disagreement opportunity</th></tr></thead> <tbody> <tr><td><strong>Birthday party for a colleague</strong></td><td>Venue, time, food, invitations, surprise element, gift</td><td>Suggest restaurant, partner suggests home — you negotiate</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Class trip / school excursion</strong></td><td>Destination, transport, activities, accommodation, budget</td><td>Suggest train, partner says car — cost/convenience debate</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Moving into a new flat</strong></td><td>Furniture shopping, division of tasks, schedule, budget</td><td>Different priorities on what to buy first</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Organising a school event</strong></td><td>Programme, volunteers, decoration, catering, timing</td><td>Disagree on decoration vs. food budget allocation</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Weekend trip with friends</strong></td><td>Where to go, how to travel, accommodation, activities</td><td>Beach vs. mountains; hotel vs. camping</td></tr> <tr><td><strong>Gift for a sick classmate</strong></td><td>What to buy, how much to spend, who buys it, delivery</td><td>Flowers vs. book vs. voucher</td></tr> </tbody> </table> </div>
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<h2 id="faq">Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">Do the same Redemittel work for Goethe B1 and telc B1?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">Yes — the Gemeinsam etwas planen task exists in both Goethe B1 (as Teil 1 of Sprechen, ~3 minutes) and telc B1 (as Teil 3, ~6 minutes). The same 120 Redemittel work for both. In telc you typically have more time, so you can demonstrate more situations more thoroughly.</p> </details>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">What if my partner doesn't participate or stays silent?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">Keep going. Use the opinion-asking phrases to bring them in: "Was meinst du dazu?" or "Hast du einen Vorschlag?" You're graded on your own contribution — a quiet partner doesn't drag your score down as long as you keep leading the conversation.</p> </details>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">Can I memorise a script for the planning task?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">You can't memorise a full script because you don't know what your partner will say. But you should memorise functional Redemittel for each situation — these are "Lego blocks" you can use in any scenario. 24 phrases (4 per situation) is the ideal amount.</p> </details>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">Which Redemittel category is most important to practise?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">Disagreeing Politely. Most candidates only agree with everything, which makes the conversation one-sided and loses interaction points. Being able to push back respectfully — using the Soften → Reason → Alternative formula — is the single skill that separates average scores from high scores.</p> </details>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">How long should the Gemeinsam planen section last?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">Goethe B1: approximately 3 minutes. telc B1: approximately 6 minutes. Don't rush to a conclusion — examiners want to see the full range of situations. If you close too quickly, you've missed opportunities to demonstrate agreement, disagreement and compromise.</p> </details>
<details style="border:1px solid #dde;border-radius:8px;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:10px"> <summary style="font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;color:#0e7a2f">Where can I download the free B1 Redemittel PDF?</summary> <p style="margin-top:12px">Download the complete B1 Redemittel PDF cheat sheet (all 120 phrases, organized by situation, with English translations) at <a href="https://examdeutsch.com" style="color:#0e7a2f;font-weight:600">examdeutsch.com</a>. Free, no email required. Also available: A1 Redemittel, A2 Redemittel, B1 Grammar, B1 Sentence Structures.</p> </details>
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