Goethe A2 Listening Part 3 – Conversation
In Part 3 you hear an everyday conversation and answer multiple-choice questions. Here’s how to follow the conversation reliably.
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Key takeaways
- You hear an everyday conversation and answer 5 multiple-choice tasks (a/b/c).
- Watch for what the people agree on in the end.
What this part tests
Part 3 tests whether you understand an everyday conversation – for example two people planning or discussing something. You answer five tasks with three answers each (a, b or c).
It’s often about the outcome: what do the people agree on? what is decided? Listen to the end, because the answer often comes only at the close. You usually hear the conversation twice.
Wrong options often pick up a first suggestion that then gets changed. Watch for the final decision. Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
How to approach it
- 1
Before listening, read the questions and answers.
- 2
Listen to the conversation to the end – the decision often comes last.
- 3
Watch for what the people agree on in the end.
- 4
Choose the option that reflects the outcome.
- 5
Check your answer on the second listening.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: you hear a conversation and choose the right answer.
„Nehmen wir das Auto?" – „Bei dem Stau lieber die Bahn. Die ist schneller." – „Stimmt, dann fahren wir mit der Bahn."
How do the people travel? (a) by car · (b) by train · (c) by bike
Why? Because of the traffic jam the people choose “die Bahn” (“dann fahren wir mit der Bahn”). The right answer is b.
Practice: test yourself
Du hörst (sinngemäß) ein Gespräch: „Wollen wir am Freitag ins Kino?" – „Am Freitag muss ich arbeiten. Geht es auch am Samstag?" – „Klar, Samstag passt mir gut."
When do the two people go to the cinema?
Common mistakes
A first suggestion is often changed (Friday → Saturday). Listen for the final decision.
The answer often comes only at the end. Listen to the whole conversation.
Keep track of who says and who wants what.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an option if you have to.
Tips
- Listen to the end – the decision often comes last.
- Watch for words like “aber”, “lieber”, “doch” that change a suggestion.
- Use the second listening to check.
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks does listening Part 3 have?
Five multiple-choice tasks on an everyday conversation.
What should I watch for in Part 3?
Often the outcome of the conversation – what the people agree on in the end. Listen to the close.
Do I hear the conversation twice?
Usually yes. Use the second listening to check.
What’s the best way to practice Part 3?
Listen to everyday conversations and watch for the final decision. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.
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Useful resources
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