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title: "Goethe C2 Speaking Part 2: Lead a Discussion"
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# Goethe C2 Speaking Part 2 – Discussion

> Speaking Part 2 of the Goethe-Zertifikat C2: hold a discussion on a controversial topic, defend your position and convince. Useful phrases, mistakes and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You hold a discussion on a controversial topic, defend your position and try to convince.
- Give examples, engage with the arguments and stay convincing.

- Task type: Discussion
- Focus: Convincing discussion

## What this part tests

Part 2 (interaction) tests whether you can defend your position and convince your counterpart in a discussion at the highest level. You choose a topic and a statement (pro or contra) and begin the discussion with your examiner or a partner.

It’s about convincing interaction: defending your position with examples, engaging with your counterpart’s arguments and trying to convince them of your arguments. Demanding language and differentiated argument are decisive.

The most common losses of marks: not engaging with the counterpart, only asserting without justifying or not wanting to convince. Whoever interacts actively, argues with examples and comes across convincingly also convinces the examiners.

**What you practice:** Defending a position, Engaging with arguments, Convincing

## How to approach it

1. Choose a topic and a statement (pro or contra) and begin the discussion.
2. Defend your position and justify it with examples.
3. Listen to your counterpart’s arguments carefully.
4. Engage with them – refute them or acknowledge valid points.
5. Try to convince your counterpart of your arguments.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: how to defend your position and convince.

**Aufgabe:** Diskutieren Sie das Thema „Hat die gedruckte Zeitung eine Zukunft?". Wählen Sie ein Statement (Pro oder Contra), vertreten Sie Ihre Meinung mit Beispielen, gehen Sie auf die Argumente Ihres Gegenübers ein und versuchen Sie zu überzeugen.

- Example phrases (extract):
  - Answer: Ich bin fest davon überzeugt, dass die gedruckte Zeitung eine Zukunft hat – gerade weil sie für fundierte, sorgfältig recherchierte Information steht. – Aber hinken gedruckte Zeitungen den Ereignissen nicht hoffnungslos hinterher? – Das mag bei tagesaktuellen Meldungen stimmen. Genau hier liegt jedoch der entscheidende Punkt: Im schnellen Online-Strom geht oft die Einordnung verloren. Bedenken Sie doch, wie viele Falschmeldungen sich online verbreiten. Eine sorgfältig redigierte Zeitung bietet hier Verlässlichkeit – ein Wert, der gerade in unserer Zeit unschätzbar ist. — The example defends a clear position with an argument, engages with the counter-argument, refutes it in a differentiated way and tries to convince with concrete examples – exactly what Part 2 expects.

## Practice: test yourself

In Teil 2 diskutierst du das Thema „Hat die gedruckte Zeitung eine Zukunft?". Du vertrittst die Pro-Position.

- Which sentence defends the position convincingly?
  - a) Bedenken Sie doch, dass die gedruckte Zeitung gerade durch ihre fundierte, sorgfältig recherchierte Information besticht – etwas, das im schnellen Online-Strom oft verloren geht.
  - b) Zeitungen sind halt gut.
  - c) Ich lese eigentlich keine Zeitung.
  - Answer: a — Option a defends the position with a concrete argument (well-founded information) and tries to convince (“Bedenken Sie doch”). b is too brief, c undermines your own position.

## Common mistakes

- **Not engaging with the counterpart:** A discussion is interaction. Refer to your counterpart’s arguments.
- **Only asserting:** Justify every position with arguments and concrete examples.
- **Not wanting to convince:** The task requires you to try to convince. Be active and convincing.
- **Simple language:** Use demanding vocabulary and complex structures in the discussion too.

## Tips

- Learn demanding phrases for defending, refuting and convincing.
- Support your positions with concrete examples.
- Listen actively and refer to your counterpart’s arguments.

## Frequently asked questions

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

Hold a discussion on a controversial topic: defend your position with examples, engage with your counterpart’s arguments and try to convince.

### Who do I discuss with?

Usually with your examiner or a partner. You choose a statement and begin the discussion.

### What matters most?

Defending your position convincingly, engaging with the counterpart and using demanding language.

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

Discuss controversial questions and practice defending and convincing with examples. 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-c2?action=start&sectionId=Oral%20Expression)

[Goethe C2 Speaking Part 2 – Discussion](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-c2/speaking/part-2)