In Part 2 you discuss a question with your partner. Here’s how to exchange arguments and reach a conclusion.
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Key takeaways
Part 2 tests whether you can discuss a controversial question with a partner. You get a question or topic (e.g. “Sollte man …?”) and exchange your opinions and arguments.
It’s about real interaction: defending and justifying your opinion, addressing your partner’s arguments, agreeing or disagreeing with reasons, asking follow-up questions and reaching a joint conclusion or compromise at the end.
The most common losses of marks: only holding your own opinion without addressing your partner, or discussing impolitely. Whoever responds actively and argues objectively convinces.
State your opinion on the question and justify it.
Listen to your partner’s arguments carefully.
Agree or disagree with reasons and objectively.
Ask follow-up questions and address your partner’s points.
Try to reach a joint conclusion or compromise at the end.
A short example in the same format: how to discuss and respond to your partner.
Diskutieren Sie die Frage „Sollte in Innenstädten ein Tempolimit von 30 km/h gelten?". Tauschen Sie Argumente aus und versuchen Sie, zu einem Ergebnis zu kommen.
Example phrases (extract):
Why? The example defends a justified opinion, addresses the partner (agree + counter-argument + follow-up question), stays objective and finds a compromise at the end – exactly what Part 2 expects.
In Teil 2 diskutiert ihr die Frage „Sollte das Studium kostenlos sein?". Dein Partner ist dafür.
Which sentence responds well to the partner’s argument?
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A discussion is not a monologue. Respond to your partner’s arguments.
Disagree objectively and politely, not personally or harshly.
Justify every opinion with an argument or example.
Try to reach a joint conclusion or compromise at the end.
Discuss a controversial question with your partner: defend your opinion, address their arguments and seek a joint conclusion.
With phrases for agreeing and disagreeing, by referring to their statements and asking follow-up questions.
A good discussion reaches a joint conclusion or compromise at the end. That feels complete.
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