--- title: "Goethe B2 Speaking: Presentation & Discussion" description: "Speaking (Sprechen) in the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: both parts – give a presentation and discuss. Structure, useful phrases, topics and examples." canonical: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking" url: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking.md" locale: "en" provider: "Goethe" level: "B2" alternates: de: "https://prepliq.com/de/modelltest/goethe-zertifikat-deutsch-b2/sprechen.md" en: "https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking.md" fr: "https://prepliq.com/fr/examen-blanc/goethe-zertifikat-allemand-b2/expression-orale.md" it: "https://prepliq.com/it/simulazione-esame/goethe-zertifikat-tedesco-b2/parlato.md" es: "https://prepliq.com/es/modelo-de-examen/goethe-zertifikat-aleman-b2/expresion-oral.md" --- # Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – Speaking (Sprechen) > Speaking (Sprechen) in the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: both parts – give a presentation and discuss. Structure, useful phrases, topics and examples. ## Key takeaways - The oral exam has 2 parts and lasts around 15 minutes – usually as a paired exam (plus preparation time). - Part 1: give a presentation on a topic · Part 2: discuss a topic. - Each module is scored out of 100 points; to pass you need 60 of 100. 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. - Parts: 2 - Tasks: 2 - Points: 100 - Time: 15 min - to pass: ~60 % - Difficulty: hard (4/5) ## The parts at a glance - [Part 1 – Presentation](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking/part-1) — Presentation · Presenting in a structured way · 1 Tasks · 52 Points. In Part 1 you give a short, structured presentation on a topic. Here’s how to build it and speak convincingly. - [Part 2 – Discussion](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking/part-2) — Discussion · Discussing · 1 Tasks · 48 Points. In Part 2 you discuss a question with your partner. Here’s how to exchange arguments and reach a conclusion. ## Tips & strategy - **Structure the presentation clearly:** In Part 1 you need a clear structure: introduction, pros, cons, your opinion, conclusion. Learn this structure by heart. - **Use the preparation time:** In the preparation note keywords for your presentation and possible arguments for the discussion. - **Have useful phrases ready:** There are fixed phrases for presentation and discussion: structuring, weighing up, agreeing, disagreeing. Learn a set by heart. - **Respond in the discussion:** Part 2 is a real conversation. Listen to your partner, address their arguments, agree or disagree with reasons. - **Speak coherently:** Speak in whole, connected sentences and justify your statements. Link with “weil”, “dennoch”, “im Gegensatz dazu”. - **Keep talking, don’t freeze:** If a word is missing, paraphrase it. What matters is that you stay fluent and keep the conversation going. ## Useful phrases Learn a set of phrases for both parts: - **Structuring (Part 1)** — Mein Thema ist … / Zuerst möchte ich … / Ein Vorteil ist …, ein Nachteil dagegen … / Zusammenfassend … - **Opinion (Parts 1 & 2)** — Ich bin der Meinung, dass … / Meiner Ansicht nach … / Ich vertrete den Standpunkt, … - **Agreeing (Part 2)** — Da stimme ich dir zu. / Das sehe ich genauso. / Du hast recht, dass … - **Disagreeing (Part 2)** — Das sehe ich anders. / Da bin ich anderer Meinung. / Einerseits ja, aber andererseits … ## Common topics The topics in the oral exam come from society and everyday life: - **Presentation topics (Part 1)** — media, environment, work, education, health, consumption - **Discussion questions (Part 2)** — controversial questions, e.g. “Sollte man …?” - **Aspects** — pros and cons · own experience · examples · own opinion ## Free practice exercises - [Deutsche Welle – Top-Thema](https://learngerman.dw.com/de/overview) — Free articles as a source of topics and phrases for presentation and discussion. - [Deutschlandfunk](https://www.deutschlandfunk.de/) — Debates and interviews as models for argument and oral phrases. ## 1-week study plan - Day 1 – **Learn the format:** Read this guide and look at an example of the oral exam: how do presentation and discussion work? - Day 2 – **Part 1 – build a presentation:** Learn the structure of a presentation: introduction, pros, cons, opinion, conclusion. - Day 3 – **Part 1 – practice presenting:** Give a short presentation on various topics – structured and with reasons. - Day 4 – **Part 2 – gather arguments:** Gather arguments for and against controversial questions and practice justifying. - Day 5 – **Part 2 – practice discussing:** Discuss with a partner: agree, disagree, respond, find a conclusion. - Day 6 – **Practice the full oral exam:** Run through both parts with a partner – presentation and discussion. - Day 7 – **Get feedback:** Have your speaking graded – by a teacher or via a Prepliq mock that scores speaking automatically. ## Are you ready? - I can structure a presentation clearly (introduction, pros and cons, opinion, conclusion). - I can justify my statements and support them with examples. - I can defend my opinion in a discussion. - I can agree and disagree with reasons. - I respond to my partner’s arguments. - I stay in the conversation even when a word is missing. ## Frequently asked questions ### How is the oral exam in the Goethe-Zertifikat B2 structured? 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. ### Do I take the oral exam alone or in a pair? Usually in a pair with another candidate. In Part 1 you give your own presentation, in Part 2 you discuss together. ### Do I get preparation time? Yes. Before the exam you have time to note keywords for your presentation and arguments for the discussion. ### How is the oral exam graded? 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. ### Which topics come up? 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. ### What’s the best way to practice the oral exam? 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. ## Ready for the exam? [Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2?action=start§ionId=Oral%20Expression) ## Other exam parts - [Lesen](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/reading) - [Hören](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/listening) - [Schreiben](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/writing) [Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – Speaking (Sprechen)](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking)