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B1 German speaking practice · Sprechen

Conversations with something at stake: complaining on the phone, returning faulty goods, a problem with the landlord, advising a friend, asking for a raise. Helfen plays the other side and does not simply agree with you.

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1Wohnungsbesichtigung With a planMake a good impression at a flat viewing — and ask the questions that matter. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — an empty two-room flat with eleven other people waiting outside.~8 min
2Über einen Film sprechen With a planTalk about a film you saw — recommend it without giving the ending away. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a café after work.~15 min
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Eine Beschwerde am Telefon

With a plan

Complain about a delivery that never came — firmly, and without losing the room. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — on the telephone to a delivery company.

~9 min

4Etwas reklamieren With a planReturn a faulty pair of headphones — you are past 14 days but inside the warranty. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — an electronics shop.~7 min

5Ein Problem mit dem Vermieter With a planGet your landlord to deal with damp in the bedroom — and put a date on it. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — the landlord's kitchen table.~7 min

6Einem Freund einen Rat geben With a planA friend is unhappy at work and wants your advice — give it without deciding for him. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a park bench.~7 min

7Um eine Gehaltserhöhung bitten With a planAsk for a raise — with a number, a reason, and a date if the answer is not yet. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a booked one-to-one.~9 min

8Einen Fehler bei der Arbeit erklären With a planOwn a mistake at work — say what happened, what it cost, and what you changed. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — your manager's office, door closed.~8 min

9Den Freund umstimmen: Zug statt Flug With a planTalk a friend out of flying to Munich — argue for the train without lecturing. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a kitchen table, two laptops, one booking half-made.~8 min

10Einen Kulturunterschied erklären With a planExplain a cultural difference to a German colleague — without making either side wrong. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — the office kitchen.~8 min

11Eine WG-Regel aushandeln With a planNegotiate a kitchen rule with a flatmate — without it becoming a row. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — the shared kitchen, sink full.~8 min

12Eine Idee im Team vorstellen With a planPitch an idea in a team meeting — and survive the first objection. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a Monday stand-up.~9 min

13Zusätzliche Arbeit höflich ablehnen With a planTurn down extra work without damaging the relationship — say no, and offer something. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — your team leader's desk on a Thursday.~7 min

14Meinen Werdegang erzählen With a planTell your career story in a job interview — three steps and why you are here. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — an interview room.~8 min

15Umziehen oder bleiben? With a planThink out loud with a friend about whether to take a job in another city. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a long walk.~9 min

16Ein Hobby erklären With a planExplain a hobby to someone who has never heard of it — and make them curious. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a party.~7 min

17Ein Anliegen im Bürgeramt erklären With a planGet a document you need from the Bürgeramt — you do not know its German name. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a numbered booth.~8 min

18Ein gebrauchtes Sofa verhandeln With a planBuy a second-hand sofa — inspect it, negotiate the price, arrange collection. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — a stranger's living room, arranged over a classifieds app.~7 min

19Ein Gespräch am Laufen halten With a planKeep a conversation going with someone you have just met — five minutes of small talk. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — the queue at a conference coffee stand.~8 min

20Die Mitgliedschaft kündigen With a planCancel a gym membership that keeps renewing — and get it in writing. A spoken B1 scene with Helfen — the gym's front desk.~7 min