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das Gespräch / die Unterhaltung
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the conversation (the interactive part of the IA)
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eine Antwort entwickeln
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to develop / expand an answer
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begründen — „…, weil …“
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to justify — „…, because …“
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ein Beispiel geben — „zum Beispiel…“
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to give an example — „for example…“
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in meinem Fall…
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in my case…
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zurückfragen — „Und Sie?“
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to ask back — „And you?“
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die Füllwörter / Gesprächssignale
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fillers / discourse markers (also…, ehrlich gesagt…)
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um Wiederholung bitten
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to ask for something to be repeated
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„Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?“
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„Could you repeat that, please?“
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das Gespräch in Gang halten
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to keep the conversation going
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Why does a one-word answer like „Ja“ lose marks?
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It shows almost no interaction or development — it sinks Criterion C (Interaction).
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How do you develop an answer in the conversation?
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Answer + „weil…“ (reason) + „zum Beispiel…“ (example) + „in meinem Fall…“ (own experience) + ask back.
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What should you do if you don't understand a question?
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Ask for clarification in German: „Könnten Sie das bitte wiederholen?“ — never stay silent or switch to English.
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Which criterion does the conversation mainly build?
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Criterion C — Interaction (/6); developing/justifying answers also lifts Message (B /12).
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