Many are surprised: the oral telc B2 exam begins with a part that does not count at all. There is a good reason for this, and you can still use this part for yourself. Here you learn why the warm-up is not assessed.
Why the warm-up in the telc B2 exam does not count
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The first part serves as a warm-up. You introduce yourselves briefly and get talking before it gets serious. This part is deliberately not graded, so that the first nerves subside and you are already warmed up in the assessed parts. Where the part sits in the procedure is shown in the oral telc B2 exam, and an overview is on the page on the exam sections.
How to use the part anyway
Even though there are no points, this part is valuable. Find your speaking pace, listen to your voice and loosen up. That is exactly what helps against speaking anxiety and gives you momentum for your presentation. For a full overview, see the page on the telc B2 exam.
The bottom line
The warm-up part of the telc B2 exam does not count, but it is not idle time. Use it to settle down, then you start the assessed parts with confidence.
