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title: "telc B2 Speaking Part 3: Solve a Problem"
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# telc B2 Speaking Part 3 – Solving a Problem Together

> Speaking Part 3 of the telc B2: plan something and solve a problem together. Phrases for proposals and compromises, common mistakes and an example.

## Key takeaways

- You plan something or solve a problem together and reach an agreement.
- Make proposals, weigh up and arrive at a compromise.

- Task type: Problem-solving
- Focus: Negotiating & agreeing

## What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you can solve a task with your partner and negotiate a compromise. You get a situation – for example “Plan a farewell party together” or “Find a solution to a problem in the team” – and discuss what, when, where and how you’ll do it. Only the situation is given; the details are up to you.

It’s about cooperation: making proposals, responding to your partner’s proposals, weighing up and reaching a joint decision at the end. A good contribution is not just “yes” or “no”, but a concrete proposal with a short reason – and the willingness to find a compromise.

Whoever has phrases for proposals, agreement, objections and compromises ready plans fluently. What matters is that you really reach a result – an open conversation without an agreement looks incomplete.

**What you practice:** Making proposals, Responding to proposals, Finding a compromise

## How to approach it

1. Read the task and consider which points you need to settle (what, when, where, who).
2. Make a concrete proposal and justify it briefly (“Ich würde vorschlagen, …, weil …”).
3. Respond to your partner’s proposals – agree, add or suggest an alternative.
4. Where you disagree, weigh up and look for a compromise.
5. Close with a clear agreement and a division of tasks.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: how to plan together and agree on a compromise.

**Aufgabe:** Plant gemeinsam eine kleine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen, der die Firma verlässt. Klärt Zeitpunkt, Ort, Essen und ein Geschenk.

- Example planning (extract):
  - Answer: Ich würde vorschlagen, die Feier am Freitagnachmittag im Büro zu machen. – Gute Idee, allerdings wäre ein Restaurant am Abend vielleicht persönlicher. – Stimmt, dann machen wir es als Kompromiss am Freitagabend in einem kleinen Restaurant. Ich kümmere mich um die Reservierung, kannst du ein Geschenk organisieren? – Einverstanden, das übernehme ich. Dann halten wir das so fest. — The example makes concrete proposals with reasons, brings an objection, looks for a compromise (“dann machen wir es als Kompromiss …”), divides the tasks and confirms the agreement at the end – exactly what’s expected in Part 3.

## Practice: test yourself

In Teil 3 sollt ihr gemeinsam eine Abschiedsfeier für einen Kollegen planen.

- Which sentence moves the joint planning forward well?
  - a) Ist mir egal, entscheide du.
  - b) Ich würde vorschlagen, die Feier am Freitag zu machen – wäre das für dich auch in Ordnung?
  - c) Das wird sowieso nichts.
  - Answer: b — In Part 3 you actively make proposals and look for a compromise. Option b is a concrete proposal and involves the partner (“wäre das für dich in Ordnung?”). a and c don’t move the planning forward.

## Common mistakes

- **No concrete proposals:** “Ja, machen wir was” isn’t enough. Make concrete proposals with a reason.
- **Leaving it all to your partner:** Part 3 is teamwork – bring your own ideas and respond actively.
- **Not seeking a compromise:** When you disagree it’s about negotiating. Find a solution that works for both.
- **No agreement:** Without a joint result the conversation looks incomplete. Settle on a decision at the end.

## Tips

- Learn phrases for proposals (“Ich würde vorschlagen, …”), objections and compromises (“ein guter Kompromiss wäre …”).
- Make sure you really reach an agreement at the end.
- Respond to your partner and look for a compromise instead of pushing through your idea.

## Frequently asked questions

### What do I have to do in Part 3?

Solve a task with your partner – plan something or clarify a problem – and agree on a solution at the end.

### How do I make a good proposal?

With phrases like “Ich würde vorschlagen, …” or “Wie wäre es, wenn wir …?” and a short reason. That moves the planning forward.

### What if we disagree?

That’s exactly the point: weigh up and find a compromise that works for both. A good conversation ends with an agreement.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 3?

Run through various situations with a partner and practice negotiating. A Prepliq mock scores your speaking automatically against the official criteria.

## Ready for the exam?

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

[telc B2 Speaking Part 3 – Solving a Problem Together](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b2/speaking/part-3)