telc Deutsch B2 · Modelltest · Part 3 – Planning together
telc B2 Speaking (Mündliche Prüfung) Part 3 – Planning Together
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In Part 3 you plan something or solve a problem together and reach an agreement. Here’s how to make proposals and arrive at a compromise.
Key takeaways
- You plan something or solve a problem together and reach an agreement.
- Make proposals, weigh up and arrive at a compromise.
What this part tests
Part 3 tests whether you can solve a task with your partner and negotiate a compromise. You get a situation – for example “Plan a farewell party together” or “Find a solution to a problem in the team” – and discuss what, when, where and how you’ll do it. Only the situation is given; the details are up to you.
It’s about cooperation: making proposals, responding to your partner’s proposals, weighing up and reaching a joint decision at the end. A good contribution is not just “yes” or “no”, but a concrete proposal with a short reason – and the willingness to find a compromise.
Whoever has phrases for proposals, agreement, objections and compromises ready plans fluently. What matters is that you really reach a result – an open conversation without an agreement looks incomplete.
How to approach it
- 1
Read the task and consider which points you need to settle (what, when, where, who).
- 2
Make a concrete proposal and justify it briefly (“Ich würde vorschlagen, …, weil …”).
- 3
Respond to your partner’s proposals – agree, add or suggest an alternative.
- 4
Where you disagree, weigh up and look for a compromise.
- 5
Close with a clear agreement and a division of tasks.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to plan together and agree on a compromise.
Plant gemeinsam eine kleine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen, der die Firma verlässt. Klärt Zeitpunkt, Ort, Essen und ein Geschenk.
Example planning (extract):
Why? The example makes concrete proposals with reasons, brings an objection, looks for a compromise (“dann machen wir es als Kompromiss …”), divides the tasks and confirms the agreement at the end – exactly what’s expected in Part 3.
Practice: test yourself
In Teil 3 sollt ihr gemeinsam eine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen planen.
Which sentence moves the joint planning forward well?
In Part 3 you actively make proposals and look for a compromise. Option b is a concrete proposal and involves the partner (“wäre das für dich in Ordnung?”). a and c don’t move the planning forward.Want to see how this feels in practice?
Try this section in an exam-like format and find out how confident you are before exam day.
Common mistakes
“Ja, machen wir was” isn’t enough. Make concrete proposals with a reason.
Part 3 is teamwork – bring your own ideas and respond actively.
When you disagree it’s about negotiating. Find a solution that works for both.
Without a joint result the conversation looks incomplete. Settle on a decision at the end.
Tips
- Learn phrases for proposals (“Ich würde vorschlagen, …”), objections and compromises (“ein guter Kompromiss wäre …”).
- Make sure you really reach an agreement at the end.
- Respond to your partner and look for a compromise instead of pushing through your idea.
Frequently asked questions
What do I have to do in Part 3?
Solve a task with your partner – plan something or clarify a problem – and agree on a solution at the end.
How do I make a good proposal?
With phrases like “Ich würde vorschlagen, …” or “Wie wäre es, wenn wir …?” and a short reason. That moves the planning forward.
What if we disagree?
That’s exactly the point: weigh up and find a compromise that works for both. A good conversation ends with an agreement.
What’s the best way to practice Part 3?
Run through various situations with a partner and practice negotiating. A Prepliq mock scores your speaking automatically with reference to the published assessment criteria.
Other parts
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Check if you’re ready for this exam part
Practice in an exam-like format with real time limits, get an assessment modelled on the official criteria, and see where you still need work.
- Exam-like task format with real time limits
- Assessment modelled on the official exam criteria
- Speak with a partner
- Detailed feedback and corrections on what you say