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telc German A2 · Hören
True/FalseUnderstanding conversations

telc A2 Listening (Hörverstehen) Part 3 – Short Conversations

In Part 3 you hear five short everyday conversations and decide true or false. Here’s how to understand the result reliably.

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Key takeaways

  • 5 short conversations – decide for each statement: true or false?
  • Listen for the result of the conversation, not just for single words.

On this page

  1. 01What this part tests
  2. 02How to approach it
  3. 03Example task with answer
  4. 04Practice: test yourself
  5. 05Common mistakes
  6. 06Tips
  7. 07Frequently asked questions
  8. 08Other parts
  9. 09Useful resources

What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you understand short everyday conversations – for example an arrangement, a conversation while shopping or at the station. For each conversation you decide whether a statement is true or false.

Often what matters is the result of the conversation: what do the people agree on? what is decided? Listen to the end, because the answer often comes only at the end (“dann machen wir das so”).

A false statement often picks up a first suggestion that is then changed (Saturday → Sunday). Watch for the final decision. Every correct decision scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

What you practice:Understanding conversationsRecognizing the resultDeciding true/false

How to approach it

  1. 1

    Before listening, read the statement and mark the important information.

  2. 2

    Listen to the conversation to the end – the decision often comes at the end.

  3. 3

    Pay attention to what the people agree on in the end.

  4. 4

    Compare the statement with the result: is it correct?

  5. 5

    Decide and transfer your answer to the answer sheet.

Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: you hear a short conversation and decide whether the statement is true.

Du hörst (sinngemäß)

„Nehmen wir den Bus oder das Fahrrad?" – „Bei dem Regen lieber den Bus." – „Okay, dann fahren wir mit dem Bus."

Statement: “The people go by bike.”

Answer: False (Falsch)

Why? Because of the rain they decide on the bus (“dann fahren wir mit dem Bus”). The statement about the bike is wrong – false.

Practice: test yourself

Du hörst (sinngemäß): „Wollen wir am Samstag ins Kino gehen?" – „Am Samstag kann ich leider nicht. Aber am Sonntag habe ich Zeit." – „Gut, dann gehen wir am Sonntag."

Is the statement true or false? Statement: “The two people go to the cinema on Sunday.”

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Common mistakes

1
Listening to the first suggestion

A first suggestion is often changed (Saturday → Sunday). Listen for the final decision.

2
Deciding too early

The answer often comes only at the end. Listen to the whole conversation.

3
Relying on one word

A matching word isn’t enough. Check whether the whole statement fits the conversation.

4
Leaving boxes blank

No answer means a guaranteed zero. Decide even if you have to guess.

Tips

  • Listen to the end – the decision often comes at the end.
  • Watch for words like “aber”, “doch lieber” that change a suggestion.
  • Use the second listen to check.

Frequently asked questions

How many tasks does listening Part 3 have?

Five true/false tasks on five short everyday conversations.

What should I watch for in Part 3?

Often the result of the conversation – what the people agree on in the end. Listen to the end.

Do I hear the conversations twice?

Usually yes. Use the second listen to check.

What’s the best way to practice Part 3?

Listen to short everyday dialogues and watch for the final decision. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.

Other parts

Part 1 – Phone messages (T/F)Part 2 – Radio (T/F)

Useful resources

telc German A2 word list – learn for free

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Official telc German A2 practice test (PDF)

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