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title: "Goethe B2 Speaking Part 2: Lead a Discussion"
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# Goethe B2 Speaking Part 2 – Discussion

> Speaking Part 2 of the Goethe-Zertifikat B2: discuss a topic with your partner, exchange arguments and reach a conclusion. Useful phrases, mistakes and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You discuss a controversial question with your partner and exchange arguments.
- Defend your opinion, respond to your partner and reach a conclusion.

- Task type: Discussion
- Focus: Discussing

## What this part tests

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.

**What you practice:** Discussing, Responding to arguments, Finding a consensus

## How to approach it

1. State your opinion on the question and justify it.
2. Listen to your partner’s arguments carefully.
3. Agree or disagree with reasons and objectively.
4. Ask follow-up questions and address your partner’s points.
5. Try to reach a joint conclusion or compromise at the end.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: how to discuss and respond to your partner.

**Aufgabe:** 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):
  - Answer: Ich bin der Meinung, dass Tempo 30 sinnvoll ist, weil es die Unfälle reduziert und weniger Lärm macht. – Da stimme ich dir teilweise zu, allerdings würde der Verkehr dann langsamer fließen. Wie siehst du das? – Das stimmt, aber für die Sicherheit von Fußgängern und Radfahrern lohnt es sich. – Einverstanden. Vielleicht könnte man Tempo 30 vor allem in Wohngebieten einführen. – Ja, das wäre ein guter Kompromiss. — 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.

## Practice: test yourself

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?
  - a) Da hast du in einem Punkt recht, allerdings müssen die Kosten ja irgendwie finanziert werden. Wie siehst du das?
  - b) Das ist mir egal.
  - c) Du hast immer unrecht.
  - Answer: a — In a discussion you address your partner, agree partly and bring a counter-argument plus a follow-up question (option a). b shows no interest, c is impolite and unobjective.

## Common mistakes

- **Not addressing your partner:** A discussion is not a monologue. Respond to your partner’s arguments.
- **Disagreeing impolitely:** Disagree objectively and politely, not personally or harshly.
- **Not justifying your opinion:** Justify every opinion with an argument or example.
- **No conclusion:** Try to reach a joint conclusion or compromise at the end.

## Tips

- Learn phrases for agreeing, disagreeing and asking back.
- Listen actively and refer to your partner’s statements.
- Stay objective and polite, even when you disagree.

## Frequently asked questions

### What do I have to do in Part 2?

Discuss a controversial question with your partner: defend your opinion, address their arguments and seek a joint conclusion.

### How do I respond well to my partner?

With phrases for agreeing and disagreeing, by referring to their statements and asking follow-up questions.

### Does there have to be a conclusion at the end?

A good discussion reaches a joint conclusion or compromise at the end. That feels complete.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 2?

Discuss controversial questions with a partner and practice responding. A Prepliq mock grades your speaking automatically against the official criteria.

## Ready for the exam?

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

[Goethe B2 Speaking Part 2 – Discussion](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-b2/speaking/part-2)