In the Speaking module – the oral exam – you give a presentation (Part 1) and discuss with your partner (Part 2). Here’s the structure, useful phrases and examples for both parts.
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Speaking – the oral exam – is the fourth module of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 exam. You speak in two parts, usually in a pair with another candidate. Beforehand you have preparation time. The exam itself lasts around 15 minutes.
It tests whether you can present coherently on a topic and defend your opinion in a discussion. It’s about clear structure, good arguments, suitable phrases and the ability to respond to your partner.
The two parts call for two skills: in Part 1 you give a short presentation on a topic – structured, with pros and cons and your opinion; then there are follow-up questions. In Part 2 you discuss a question with your partner, exchange arguments and reach a conclusion.
The presentation requires free, structured speaking, the discussion real argument and response. Manageable with useful phrases and practice.
| Part | Task type | Focus | Tasks | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1 – Presentation | Presentation | Presenting in a structured way | 1 | 52 |
| Part 2 – Discussion | Discussion | Discussing | 1 | 48 |
In Part 1 you need a clear structure: introduction, pros, cons, your opinion, conclusion. Learn this structure by heart.
In the preparation note keywords for your presentation and possible arguments for the discussion.
There are fixed phrases for presentation and discussion: structuring, weighing up, agreeing, disagreeing. Learn a set by heart.
Part 2 is a real conversation. Listen to your partner, address their arguments, agree or disagree with reasons.
Speak in whole, connected sentences and justify your statements. Link with “weil”, “dennoch”, “im Gegensatz dazu”.
If a word is missing, paraphrase it. What matters is that you stay fluent and keep the conversation going.
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Learn a set of phrases for both parts:
The topics in the oral exam come from society and everyday life:
Read this guide and look at an example of the oral exam: how do presentation and discussion work?
Learn the structure of a presentation: introduction, pros, cons, opinion, conclusion.
Give a short presentation on various topics – structured and with reasons.
Gather arguments for and against controversial questions and practice justifying.
Discuss with a partner: agree, disagree, respond, find a conclusion.
Run through both parts with a partner – presentation and discussion.
Have your speaking graded – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores speaking automatically.
It has two parts: Part 1 (give a presentation on a topic) and Part 2 (discuss a topic with your partner). It lasts around 15 minutes, usually as a paired exam, with preparation time beforehand.
Usually in a pair with another candidate. In Part 1 you give your own presentation, in Part 2 you discuss together.
Yes. Before the exam you have time to note keywords for your presentation and arguments for the discussion.
You’re graded above all on task completion, pronunciation, vocabulary, correctness and interaction. Each module is scored out of 100 points; to pass you need 60.
Social and everyday topics like media, environment, work or education. In Part 1 you give a presentation, in Part 2 you discuss a controversial question.
Practice structured presenting and discussing – ideally out loud and with a partner. At Prepliq you practice speaking with a mock that scores your answers automatically – because the PDF answer key does not cover speaking.
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