Course Description

Here is a great resource for students and teachers looking for speaking practice materials and a comprehensive collection of IB German IA Prep Resources. 

  • In this course you will find many photographs that lend themselves well to conversations likely to happen in German-speaking countries.
  • Every color photo includes a title and a caption to help guide the conversation.
  • The photo collection is organized by themes and each section begins with a thematic poster showing the possible topics for that particular thme.
  • German teachers and students will see how well these photos and oral practice materials match many of the international German language exams, including all levels of the IB Language B syllabus requirements.
  • We also have included practice questions, as well as model answers in each section, for the ultimate resource library!
  • Don't miss the later section specific to IA Exam Prep with video tips for SL and HL.
  • There are also templates for students to practice creating a script that matches the IB oral exam required format (2020-2025).
  • Finally, there are speaking games to improve spontaneous speech.

Everything a teacher and student needs to be best prepared for a successful IB IA is collected here!



Course curriculum

  • 1

    General Conversation Practice

    • Willkommen!

    • TABLE: IB Language B Themes, Topics & Main Questions

    • Handbuch Sprache B (IB Language B Guide 2020+ in German)

    • SL & HL Questions on Various Topics
  • 2

    Identities Theme: Visual Stimuli and Practice Questions with Model Answers

    • Identities Theme Poster with Sub-Topics

    • Questions about the Self and Other Relationships

    • Sample Answers to Self and Relationships (Set A)

    • Sample Answers to Self and Relationships (Set B)

    • Questions about Family Relationships

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Family Relationships (Set A)

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Family Relationships (Set B)

    • Questions about Health and Wellness

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Health & Wellness (Set A)

    • Questions about Food and Drinks

    • Questions about the Neighborhood and Local Areas of Interest

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Neighborhood (Set B)

    • Photo: Eating & Drinking- deutsche Brezel und deutsches Bier

    • Photo: Eating & Drinking- Wurst

    • Photo: Eating & Drinking- die Imbissstube

    • Photo: Eating & Drinking- Tischetikette

    • Photo: Eating & Drinking- Kulturelle Vielfalt

    • Photo: Health- Wellness u. Entspannung

    • Photo: Health- Allergien und Erkältungen

    • Photo: Health- Hygiene (Zähneputzen)

    • Photo: Health- psychische Erkrankungen

    • Photo: Health- Übergewicht

    • Photo: Cultural Diversity- Lehrer und Schüler

    • Photo: Cultural Diversity- Wer ist deutsch?

    • Photo: Cultural Diversity- Dialekte

    • Photo: Cultural Diversity- Immigration

    • Photo: Cultural Diversity- Einwandere

    • Foto Ohne Untertitel Ab Initio: Persönliche Verhältnisse (Streiten)

    • Foto Ohne Untertitel: (Familie-Eltern-Kinder-Stress-Babysitting)
  • 3

    Experiences Theme: Visual Stimuli and Practice Questions with Model Answers

    • Experiences Theme Poster with Sub-Topics

    • Questions about Leisure

    • Questions about Vacation

    • Questions about Tourism

    • Questions about Festivals and Traditions

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Festivals and Traditions (Set A)

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Festivals and Traditions (Set B)

    • Questions about Festivals and Celebrations

    • Photo: History- die Berliner Mauer

    • Photo: Leisure- Museen

    • Photo: Leisure- Gitarre

    • Photo: Leisure- Handyspiele

    • Photo: Leisure- Spielen

    • Photo: Customs & Traditions- Sankt Nikolaustag

    • Photo: Holidays- Ostern

    • Photo: Festivals- Oktoberfest

    • Photo: Festivals- Dorffest

    • Photo: Rites of Passage- die Hochzeit
  • 4

    Human Ingenuity Theme: Visual Stimuli and Practice Questions with Model Answers

    • Human Ingenuity Theme Poster with Sub-Topics

    • Questions About Art and Architecture

    • Sample Answers For Art & Architecture Questions (Set A)

    • Sample Answers For Art & Architecture Questions (Set B)

    • Questions about Technology & Social Media

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Technology & Social Media (Set B)

    • Questions about Technology

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Technology (Set A)

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Technology (Set B)

    • Questions about Transportation

    • Photo: Media- Digital Communication

    • Photo: Technology- Computers

    • Photo: Science & Technology- Gentechnik

    • Photo: Science & Technology- Alternative Renewable Energy Sources
  • 5

    Social Organization Theme: Visual Stimuli and Practice Questions with Model Answers

    • Social Organizations Theme Poster with Sub-Topics

    • Questions about Education in General

    • Questions about Work

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Work (Set B)

    • Questions about Jobs and the Future

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Jobs and the Future (Set B)

    • Questions about General Social Issues

    • Questions about Germany and the European Union

    • Questions about Politics

    • Photo: Education- das Schulsystem

    • Photo: Education- Integration

    • Photo: Employment- Immigranten

    • Foto Ohne Untertitel: Ausbildung (Schule-Hausaufgaben-Junge)

    • Foto Ohne Untertitel: Ausbildung (Schule-Hausaufgaben-Mädchen)

    • Foto Ohne Untertitel: (Streiten-Freundschaft-Liebe)
  • 6

    Sharing the Planet Theme: Visual Stimuli and Practice Questions with Model Answers

    • Sharing The Planet Theme Poster with Sub-Topics

    • Questions about Environmental Concerns

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Environmental Concerns (Set B)

    • Questions about Integration

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Integration (Set B)

    • Questions about Immigration

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Immigration (Set A)

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Immigration (Set B)

    • Questions about Racism

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Racism (Set B)

    • Sample Answers to Questions About Racism (Set C)

    • Questions about Reunification

    • Questions about Berlin

    • Photo: Environment- Recycling

    • Photo: Environment- Solarenergie

    • Photo: Environment- Windenergie

    • Photo: Environment- Windturbine mit Arbeitern

    • Photo: Environment- das Wetter
  • 7

    Speaking Exam Template For IB Juniors & Ab Initio Seniors

    • IB Juniors' & Ab Initio Seniors' Assignment: Write A Script That Includes All Required Parts Of An IB Oral Exam

    • AUDIO: Pronunciation Help With The SL Juniors' & Senior Ab Initios' Oral Exam Template
  • 8

    Speaking Exam Template For SL Seniors (Not Ab Initio Seniors)

    • IB SL Seniors' Quarter Assignment: Write A Script That Includes The Most Grammar Features In A 12 Minute Photo Conversation Exam

    • AUDIO: Pronunciation Help With The SL Senior Oral Exam Template

    • Visual: A Mnemonic Device To Help You Remember How To Start Your Photo Conversation

    • Handout: Discussion Extenders (memorize and practice using these)

    • Handout: How To Improve Your Speaking (TRACTOR)

    • Handout: The HOLY GRAIL List of German Sentence Starters

    • Handout: Individual Oral Exam Checklist
  • 9

    Speaking Exam Template Based On German Literature- For HL Seniors

    • Higher Level Practice Script
  • 10

    IB Exam Prep

    • Don't Be This Guy

    • IB SL IA Video Guide (2021)

    • IB HL IA Video Guide (2021)

    • IB Ab Initio IA Video Guide (2021)

    • Comparison Of The 3 IB Language B Oral Exams (Internal Assessments)

    • How To Be Prepared For The IB Oral Exam (SL-HL-Ab Initio)

    • IB SL & HL Internal Assessment Scoring Rubrics

    • SL Teacher Scoring Sheet (auf deutsch)

    • HL Teacher Scoring Sheet (auf deutsch)

    • IA Day Prep Sheet & Blank Notes
  • 11

    Speaking Practice Activities

    • 20 Ways To Practice Speaking Skills

    • List Of Speaking Activities

    • Roll A Die To Practice Simple Introductions - Instruction Sheet

    • Roll A Die To Practice Simple Introductions - Game Board

    • Photos Matching Activity

    • Debate Phrases (includes a game)

    • Phrases To Practice Adding Into A Conversation

    • "Pass The Parcel" Speaking Game

    • Partner Activity

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The owner and creator of the Time To Learn German website is Eva Bogard, Ph.D. She was born in Manhattan (NYC) to a German mother and a German-American father. She earned her bachelor's degree in foreign languages at snowy SUNY-Oswego and completed her graduate studies in Second Language Education and Instructional Technology at sunny USF-Tampa, where she earned her Master's and Doctorate degrees. She has spent several colorful summers in France enjoying the language and culture in Paris, St. Malo and Tours, but is usually found during her long summer breaks on the beach in Florida, or in the mountains of southwest Germany. Professionally, she is very interested in online hybrid education, especially using instructional technology in both her classroom and online courses to teach foreign languages. Eva is an International Baccalaureate teacher, and a Montessori education enthusiast. She has taught German, French and Spanish, as well as, Information Technology and Business Management over the last 30 years.

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