AP German Language and Culture Exam Practice
The AP German Language and Culture exam tests proficiency through interpersonal and presentational speaking tasks. As your AI examiner, I will simulate authentic conversations and evaluate your cultural comparisons based on College Board standards.
Includes Free Response Spoken practice: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking with AP-style timing.
Language
German
Exam System
Advanced Placement
Format
conversation • presentation
AP Exam Format Overview
Section I: Multiple Choice
Interpretive listening and reading tasks to show comprehension across AP themes.
Section II: Free Response
Free Response Written plus Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal Speaking and Presentational Speaking tasks.
Free Response Spoken: Interpersonal & Presentational Speaking Prompts
Question 3: Interpersonal Speaking (Simulated Conversation)
- SZENARIO (simulated conversation): Du sprichst mit einem Freund/einer Freundin über ein Schulprojekt als Ehrenamt. PROMPTS (5): 1) Begrüße und erkläre, warum du anrufst. 2) Beschreibe, was du machen w...
- SZENARIO (simulated conversation): Du sprichst mit einer Lehrkraft über Technologie im Unterricht. PROMPTS (5): 1) Begrüße und gib deine allgemeine Meinung. 2) Gib ein konkretes Beispiel für einen Vor...
Question 4: Presentational Speaking (Cultural Comparison)
- THEMA: Lebensqualität. PROMPT: Wie beeinflussen Verkehrsmittel (ÖPNV, Fahrrad, Auto) den Alltag in einer deutschsprachigen Region, die du kennst? Vergleiche das mit deiner Gemeinde.
- THEMA: Wissenschaft und Technologie. PROMPT: Wie beeinflussen soziale Medien die Identität von Jugendlichen in einer deutschsprachigen Region, die du kennst? Vergleiche das mit deiner Gemeinde.
Scoring Focus (AP 1-5 Scale)
Task Completion
Fully addresses all aspects of prompts with detailed examples
Delivery
Clear pronunciation, appropriate pace, natural intonation
Language Use
Variety of vocabulary, complex structures, grammatical accuracy
Cultural Content
Accurate cultural information, insightful comparisons, appropriate examples
Typical passing score: 3+ (out of 5).
Higher scores reward complete task responses, clear organization, and consistent language control.
Practice the Free Response Spoken Tasks in One Session
Run a timed AP-style speaking practice exam with AI tutor-style feedback and a built-in speaking partner for fluency, vocabulary, and task completion.
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Exam year updates (2026/2027)
This page covers the current AP exam format and speaking tasks. Use the official resources above for the latest prompt sets (currently 2026) when preparing for the 2026 exam.
Available Levels
AP Level
CEFR: B1
Topics Covered
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️Failing to sustain the exchange (responses do not address the prompt or are too brief)
- ⚠️Register mismatches (too informal/too formal for the situation)
- ⚠️Lack of elaboration (no supporting details/examples)
- ⚠️Weak organization and limited transitional language in the cultural comparison
- ⚠️Pronunciation/intonation issues that reduce comprehensibility
- ⚠️Over-reliance on memorized material that does not fit the prompt
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