Image description in German — B1 speaking practice
Image description is one of the tasks in the speaking part of the German B1 certificate exam. Here you practise describing photos in German and get AI feedback — preparation for that part of the exam.
Choose a photo and start practising — your description is graded by AI:
Familienfrühstück
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Im Winterpark
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Im Straßencafé
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An der Haltestelle
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Beim Kinderarzt
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Blumenmarkt
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Im Sportunterricht
BildbeschreibungWhy practise image description for the German B1 exam?
Describing a photo in German is a classic exercise for the oral exam. In exams such as the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ), image description is even a task of its own — and in the speaking part of Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and telc Deutsch B1 you need exactly these skills: describing everyday situations, naming people and places, showing your vocabulary and speaking fluently.
It is not only what you say that counts, but also how. Describe the photo in full sentences, use prepositions of place (on, in, next to, on the left and right, in the foreground, in the background) and name specific details, not just the general topic. Short, one-sentence answers score poorly because they show neither vocabulary nor fluency.
In this training your answer is graded out of 27 points (pass mark 14/27) in four areas: task completion, grammar, vocabulary and fluency — as on the real exam, aim for a coherent, developed description.
How the AI-graded training works
Type your description in the box or record it with your voice — AI turns speech into text. After you send it you will immediately see a scored breakdown for task completion, grammar, vocabulary and fluency, a list of points worth remembering, vocabulary hints and a model answer to compare with.
You practise right in the browser, for free.
Frequently asked questions — B1 image description
Is image description a task on the German B1 exam?
In the Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer (DTZ), image description is a task of its own in the oral exam. For Goethe-Zertifikat B1 and telc Deutsch B1 it trains exactly the skills the speaking part requires: describing everyday situations, vocabulary and fluent speech.
How do I describe a picture in German?
Say who is in the photo, what those people are doing, where they are and what the mood is. Speak in full sentences, use prepositions of place (in the foreground, in the background, on the left, on the right, next to) and name specific details.
How is my image description graded in this training?
Your answer is scored out of 27 (pass mark 14/27) in four areas: task completion, grammar, vocabulary and fluency. For each area you get a short comment, plus a model answer.
Can I practise image description for free?
Yes, the training is free. Every answer gets an instant, detailed breakdown.
How do I prepare for the speaking part of the German B1 exam?
Practise on different photos, describe them out loud, use prepositions of place and topical vocabulary, then compare your answer with the model. Regular practice with instant AI feedback raises your score the fastest.