Goethe B1 Speaking Part 3 – Feedback and Questions
In Part 3 you respond to your partner’s presentation: you give feedback and ask a question. Here’s how to do both politely and aptly.
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Key takeaways
- You give your partner short feedback on their presentation and ask a question.
- Say what you liked and ask a fitting question about the topic.
What this part tests
Part 3 tests whether you can respond to someone else’s contribution. After your partner has given their presentation, you give them short feedback and ask a question about the topic. Then you do this the other way round.
It’s about a polite, fitting response: say what you liked or found interesting about the presentation, and ask a sensible question that fits the topic. You thereby show that you listened.
The most common losses of marks: giving no real feedback or asking a question that has nothing to do with the topic. Whoever listens attentively and responds politely solves this part reliably.
How to approach it
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Listen attentively to your partner’s presentation.
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Give short, polite feedback (“Deine Präsentation war interessant.”).
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Say what you liked or found interesting.
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Ask a question that fits the topic.
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Then answer your partner’s question about your presentation.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: how to respond to the presentation.
Dein Partner hat eine Präsentation über „Sport im Alltag" gehalten. Gib ihm eine Rückmeldung und stelle eine Frage.
Example (feedback & question):
Why? The example gives polite, concrete feedback (“Mir hat gefallen, dass …”) and asks a fitting question on the topic – exactly what Part 3 expects.
Practice: test yourself
Dein Partner hat eine Präsentation über „Sport im Alltag" gehalten.
Which sentence is good feedback with a question?
Common mistakes
Say concretely what you liked – not just “okay” or “gut”.
Ask a question that really belongs to the presentation. That shows you listened.
Stay polite and friendly, even if you didn’t like something.
Part 3 requires an active response. Silence feels incomplete.
Tips
- Learn phrases for feedback: “Mir hat gefallen, dass …”, “Ich fand interessant, dass …”.
- Be ready to ask a fitting question on any topic.
- Listen attentively so your question fits the topic.
Frequently asked questions
What do I have to do in Part 3?
Respond to your partner’s presentation: give short feedback and ask a question about the topic.
How do I give good feedback?
Say concretely what you liked or found interesting – for example “Mir hat gefallen, dass …”.
How do I find a fitting question?
Listen attentively and ask a question that really belongs to the topic. That shows you listened.
What’s the best way to practice Part 3?
Practice with a partner: listen to their presentation and respond with feedback and a question. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically.
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Useful resources
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