Task 4 of the Oral Expression is about: taking a stance in a discussion. Here’s how to respond to the situation correctly.
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Task 4 tests whether you can take a stance on a question in a discussion (e.g. in a seminar).
You weigh up arguments for and against, justify them and formulate your own justified position.
What matters is a clear structure (arguments, weighing up, opinion), good reasons and appropriate, somewhat more formal language.
Grasp the discussion question.
Name an argument for and one against.
Justify the arguments briefly.
Weigh up and formulate your own position.
Close with a clear conclusion.
A short example in the same format: the situation and a model answer.
In einem Seminar wird diskutiert: „Sollte das Studium kostenlos sein?" Nehmen Sie Stellung.
Model answer:
Why? The answer weighs up arguments (einerseits/andererseits), justifies them and formulates a clear, justified position – exactly what Task 4 expects.
In einem Seminar wird diskutiert: „Sollten Prüfungen nur noch online stattfinden?"
Which contribution takes a stance well?
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Consider both sides, not just your opinion.
Justify your position with arguments.
Take a clear position at the end.
In a seminar discussion you speak somewhat more formally.
Taking a stance in a discussion. Respond to the given situation and use the suitable phrases.
Only short preparation time. Quickly note keywords and a structure, then speak freely into the microphone.
No. The Oral Expression is computer-based – you speak alone into the microphone, and your answer is recorded.
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