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Useful phrases for the telc B1

By PreparaioEditorial team & sourcesUpdated July 19, 2026

"Redemittel" are ready-made building blocks you can drop into many situations. For B1 it pays to fully master a small set — not 100 sentences, but 20 you can say and write without errors.

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Expressing opinions

Clear opinions with a reason are the heart of Part 2 in the oral exam.

"Ich denke / finde / glaube, dass …"
"Meiner Meinung nach …"
"Für mich ist wichtig, dass …"
"Ich bin der Ansicht, dass …"

Suggesting and planning

Essential for the joint-planning task.

"Wir könnten …"
"Was hältst du / halten Sie davon, …?"
"Ich schlage vor, …"
"Vielleicht sollten wir …"

Agreeing and disagreeing

"Da stimme ich dir / Ihnen zu."
"Genau, das sehe ich auch so."
"Das sehe ich anders."
"Ich bin da nicht ganz einverstanden."

Semi-formal letter

For the writing task, salutation and sign-off are non-negotiable.

"Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren," — "Sehr geehrter Herr X," / "Sehr geehrte Frau Y,"
"Ich schreibe Ihnen, weil …" / "ich habe Ihre Anzeige gelesen und …"
"Könnten Sie mir bitte mitteilen, …"
"Ich freue mich auf Ihre Antwort." — "Mit freundlichen Grüßen"

Buying time in conversation

"Moment, lass mich kurz überlegen …"
"Das ist eine gute Frage."
"Hmm, wie soll ich das sagen …"

Frequently asked questions

Should I memorise every phrase?

No — master a smaller set really well. Overdone formulas that sound unnatural in everyday conversation tend to cost points.

Sources & currency

Exam version: telc Deutsch B1, as of 2026
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