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title: "Goethe B2 Listening Part 3: Discussion (Matching)"
description: "Listening Part 3 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: hear a discussion with several people and match 6 statements (who says what?). You hear it once. Strategy and a worked example."
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# Goethe B2 Listening Part 3 – Discussion

> Listening Part 3 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: hear a discussion with several people and match 6 statements (who says what?). You hear it once. Strategy and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You hear a discussion with several people and match 6 statements to the speakers (who says what?).
- You hear it only once. Note each person’s position.

- Task type: Matching
- Focus: Understanding a discussion

## What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you can follow a discussion with several people and distinguish the positions – for example a radio discussion with a host and two or three guests. You match six statements to the speakers: who says what?

It’s about grasping each person’s stance precisely and keeping them apart. The statements are paraphrased. Importantly, you hear the discussion only once, so you must think along from the start about who holds which position.

The difficulty: several people speak about the same topic, often with similar but not identical opinions. Note each person’s position. Every correct match scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

**What you practice:** Understanding a discussion, Distinguishing people, Matching statements

## How to approach it

1. Before listening, read all six statements and mark key words.
2. At the start, note the names and voices of the people.
3. Listen to the discussion and note each person’s position.
4. Match each statement to the person who holds it.
5. Watch for fine differences between similar opinions.
6. Mark right away, because you hear only once.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: match the statement to the right person.

**Du hörst (sinngemäß):** Herr Sahin: „Ich finde, man sollte mehr Geld in Fahrräder investieren als in Straßen." – Frau Weber: „Das sehe ich anders. Ohne gute Straßen funktioniert die Wirtschaft nicht."

- Who considers good roads especially important? (a) Herr Sahin · (b) Frau Weber
  - Answer: b — Frau Weber says “Ohne gute Straßen funktioniert die Wirtschaft nicht”. Herr Sahin, by contrast, wants to invest more in bicycles.

## Practice: test yourself

Du hörst (sinngemäß) eine Diskussion über alternatives Wohnen.
Herr Roth: „Ich wohne in einer Wohngemeinschaft, weil ich den Austausch mit anderen schätze."
Frau Lang: „Mir ist meine Ruhe wichtig, deshalb lebe ich lieber allein."

- Who values contact with others most in their living arrangement?
  - a) Herr Roth
  - b) Frau Lang
  - Answer: a — Herr Roth lives in a shared flat “weil ich den Austausch mit anderen schätze” – that’s the contact. Frau Lang, on the other hand, values her quiet.

## Common mistakes

- **Mixing up people:** With several speakers it’s easy to confuse who says what. Note the voices and positions.
- **Blending similar opinions:** Two people can mean almost the same thing. Watch for fine differences.
- **Losing the thread:** With only one listening you can’t get stuck. Think along from the start.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Match every statement.

## Tips

- At the start, note who is who (name and voice).
- Summarize each person’s position in one keyword.
- Read the statements thoroughly before listening – you hear only once.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tasks does listening Part 3 have?

Six matching tasks on a discussion: you match six statements to the speakers (who says what?).

### Do I hear the discussion twice?

No, only once. Note from the start who holds which position.

### What should I watch for especially?

Who says what, and fine differences between similar opinions.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 3?

Listen to discussions and practice matching opinions to people. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2?action=start&sectionId=Listening%20Comprehension)

[Goethe B2 Listening Part 3 – Discussion](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/listening/part-3)