E7 G - Give your opinion and a reason

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E7 G - Give your opinion and a reason

Look at the picture. What do you think about school lunch?

Try first: I think school lunch is ... because ...

Du brauchst noch nicht jedes Wort zu verstehen. Sage eine einfache Meinung und gib mindestens einen Grund.

I can ...

I can ...	Ziel
I can give my opinion.	Ich kann sagen, was ich denke.
I can give a reason.	Ich kann meine Meinung mit because begründen.
I can react to another opinion.	Ich kann einfach zustimmen oder höflich widersprechen.
I can write 3–5 connected sentences.	Ich kann kurze verbundene Sätze schreiben.

What you already know

Du kennst viele Wörter aus Alltag und Schule. Nutze sie.

Topic	Words you may know
food	pizza, lunch, healthy, good, bad
free time	game, bike, music, sport, friends
school	lesson, homework, break, phone

Quick try: Choose one topic and say: I like ... because ...

Media start: Choose and speak

Opinion Card 1 – Food

Notice	Try	Help
pizza	I think pizza is ... because ...	tasty = lecker, cheap = günstig, unhealthy = ungesund

Opinion Card 2 – Getting around

Notice	Try	Help
a bike	In my opinion, bikes are ... because ...	fast, healthy, good for short trips

Opinion Card 3 – Phones

Notice	Try	Help
smartphones	I think phones at school are ... because ...	useful, distracting, practical

Opinion Card 4 – Free time

Notice	Try	Help
board games	I like / don't like board games because ...	fun, slow, social, interesting

Mini-goal: Speak for about 15–20 seconds. One opinion + one reason is enough.

Notice: Opinion + reason

The basic pattern is short:

Part	Chunk	Example
opinion	I think ...	I think school lunch is good.
reason	because ...	Because it is cheap.
together	I think ... because ...	I think school lunch is good because it is cheap.

Important: because gives the reason.

German help if needed: because = weil.

Listening and viewing

Listen first. Do not read a transcript yet.

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Fortfahren Ausblenden

First listening:

1. What is the video about: opinions, food or sport?
2. Listen for one opinion phrase.

Second listening:

1. Listen again.
2. Which phrase sounds polite?

After listening – short help: The video shows ways to make an opinion sound less direct and more polite.

Viewing 2: More opinion phrases

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Fortfahren Ausblenden

Do not try to learn every phrase. For this course, focus on:

Useful now	Use
I think ...	simple opinion
In my opinion, ...	simple opinion
I agree because ...	agree + reason
I don't agree because ...	disagree + reason

G-level tip: Two or three safe chunks are better than many difficult phrases.

Reading: Four short opinions

Read the four fictional profiles.

Mia: I think school lunch is useful because it is cheap. I eat at school three days a week.

Jay: In my opinion, bikes are great because they are healthy. I often ride to school.

Lena: I think phones can be useful because you can check information. But I don't use my phone in every lesson.

Sam: I like board games because I can play with friends. My favourite games are short games.

Try: Which opinion is closest to your own idea? Say: I agree with ... because ...

German help only if needed: closest to your own idea = passt am besten zu deiner eigenen Meinung

Vocabulary in context

Word or chunk	Example	Small help
opinion	My opinion is simple.	Meinung
reason	Give one reason.	Grund
because	I like it because it is fun.	weil
useful	Phones can be useful.	nützlich
healthy	Bikes are healthy.	gesund
cheap	The lunch is cheap.	günstig
fun	The game is fun.	macht Spaß
agree	I agree because ...	zustimmen
don't agree	I don't agree because ...	nicht zustimmen

Word-bank rule: Use words you know. You do not need difficult adjectives.

Pronunciation: Make your message clear

Speak in short groups:

I THINK / bikes are GOOD / because they're HEALTHY.

Stress the important words: THINK – GOOD – HEALTHY

You do not need a perfect accent. Your message should be easy to understand.

Private practice: Say your sentence twice. The second time, speak a little more clearly. Recording yourself is optional. Keep recordings private unless you choose to share them.

Speaking: Opinion cards

Choose one card.

Opinion Card A	Opinion Card B	Opinion Card C
School lunch	Phones in class	Bikes to school
I think ... because ...	In my opinion, ... because ...	I think ... because ...

Round 1 – Try: Give one opinion and one reason.

Round 2 – React: Partner A: I think bikes are great because they are healthy.

Partner B: I agree because they are also cheap.

or

Partner B: I don't agree because my way to school is too long.

Feedback:

1. Did you give an opinion?
2. Did you use a reason?
3. Could your partner understand you?

Functional grammar: because

Use because to connect your opinion and your reason.

I like the game. It is fun.

→ I like the game because it is fun.

Keep the sentence simple.

Good model	Check
I think school lunch is useful because it is cheap.	opinion + because + reason
I like bikes because they are healthy.	opinion + because + reason
I don't like long games because they are boring.	opinion + because + reason

E-look ahead: Later you can use more complex structures. For this G-course, clear present-tense sentences are enough. Past perfect is not needed here.

Writing: 3–5 connected sentences

Use this writing frame:

Step	Sentence starter
1	My topic is ...
2	I think ...
3	This is because ...
4	For example, ...
5	So, I think ...

Model:

My topic is bikes. I think bikes are great. This is because they are healthy. For example, I ride my bike to school. So, I think bikes are useful for short trips.

Mini-check before you finish:

1. opinion?
2. one reason?
3. understandable?
4. 3–5 sentences?

Mediation: Help with the main idea

Your German-speaking friend asks: „Was meint Sam zu Brettspielen?“

Do not translate every word. Give the main idea:

Sam likes board games because he can play with friends.

Now do the same for Mia, Jay or Lena.

Step-by-step help

Help level	Use it only if needed
Help 1	Start with I think ...
Help 2	Add because ...
Help 3	Choose a word: good, bad, fun, useful, healthy, cheap
Help 4	Full frame: I think ___ is ___ because ___.

Try English first. Use German help only when you are stuck.

Mini-transfer: A new picture

New topic: Dogs in public parks

Choose one:

I think dogs in parks are good because ...

I think dogs in parks can be difficult because ...

Then add one example from your own experience or an invented situation.

Feedback and improve

Read your sentence aloud or show it to a partner.

Use this simple feedback:

Check	Yes / Not yet
There is a clear opinion.	□ / □
There is at least one reason.	□ / □
The sentence is easy to understand.	□ / □
The words fit the topic.	□ / □

Improve only one thing. Then use the sentence again.

Safe use of media and AI

Use fictional profiles in this course. Do not post private social-media data.

Audio or video recordings are voluntary. Keep them private unless you actively decide to share them. Do not upload recordings or personal texts to external AI tools without permission.

If you use AI for feedback, check the level: Is the feedback suitable for Class 7 G-level? Keep your own ideas and your own wording. AI feedback should help you improve; it should not replace your text.

Self-check: Can do

I can ...	Yes	Almost	Not yet
say I think ...	□	□	□
give a reason with because	□	□	□
agree or disagree simply	□	□	□
speak for about 15–20 seconds	□	□	□
write 3–5 connected sentences	□	□	□

Use again: Choose one new topic: music, homework, sport, pets or school trips. Give your opinion and one reason.

Follow-up course

Next step: E7 G - Agree and disagree politely

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

Which sentence gives an opinion and a reason? (I think bikes are great because they are healthy.) (!Bikes are in the street.) (!Because bikes.) (!Healthy bikes.)

Which word introduces a reason? (because) (!opinion) (!think) (!topic)

Which sentence is a simple opinion? (I think school lunch is useful.) (!School lunch at twelve.) (!Because it is useful.) (!Useful school.)

Which sentence shows agreement? (I agree because it is fun.) (!I lunch because.) (!I topic fun.) (!I am reason.)

Which sentence shows simple disagreement? (I don't agree because it is too expensive.) (!I expensive agree.) (!Because don't.) (!Opinion expensive.)

What is enough for the main goal of this course? (One opinion and at least one reason.) (!Ten difficult reasons.) (!A perfect accent.) (!A long speech.)

Which sentence fits the writing frame? (I think board games are fun because I can play with friends.) (!Board games because friends fun.) (!Thinking board game.) (!Because friends.)

What should you do first when listening? (Listen for the main idea.) (!Translate every word.) (!Read a German full translation.) (!Write a long essay.)

What is most important in pronunciation here? (Your message is easy to understand.) (!You sound exactly like one native speaker.) (!You speak very fast.) (!You use difficult words.)

How should AI feedback be used in this course? (Check it and keep your own ideas and wording.) (!Let AI replace your whole text.) (!Upload private recordings automatically.) (!Use every difficult correction.)

Memory

opinion	what you think
reason	why you think it
because	introduces a reason
agree	have the same opinion
useful	helps you
healthy	good for your body

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
I think	opinion
because	reason
I agree	same view
I don't agree	different view
For example	example

Kreuzworträtsel

opinion	What is the English word for a personal view?
reason	What explains why you think something?
think	Which verb completes I ...?
agree	Which verb means to have the same view?
because	Which word introduces a reason?
polite	Which word describes friendly and respectful language?

Lückentext

Vervollständige den Text.

To give a simple opinion, I can start with . I can add a reason with . If another person has the same view, I can say . If my view is different, I can say . A short answer is good when it is easy to . In writing, I can add an example with .

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

1. Opinion Card Food: Wähle ein Essen. Sage auf Englisch eine Meinung und einen Grund mit because.
2. Picture Talk: Nutze eines der Bilder im Kurs und sprich 15 Sekunden dazu.
3. Sentence Starter: Schreibe drei verschiedene Sätze mit I think ... because ....
4. Partner Check: Höre einem Partner zu und prüfe nur zwei Punkte: Meinung vorhanden? Grund vorhanden?

Standard

1. Mini Dialogue: Schreibe und spiele einen Dialog mit vier Sprechzügen: Meinung, Reaktion, Grund, Abschluss.
2. Short Text: Schreibe 3–5 Sätze zu Handys in der Schule und nutze den Writing Frame.
3. Class Survey: Frage drei Personen nach einer Meinung zu einem vertrauten Thema und notiere nur ihre kurzen Antworten ohne private Daten.
4. Main Idea: Erkläre auf Englisch in einem Satz die Hauptmeinung eines kurzen deutschen Statements.

Schwer

1. Compare Opinions: Vergleiche zwei fiktive Meinungen und erkläre, welcher Aussage du zustimmst und warum.
2. Mini Talk: Sprich 30–40 Sekunden zu einem vertrauten Thema und gib zwei einfache Gründe.
3. Improve: Überarbeite einen eigenen Text nach Partnerfeedback. Ändere nur zwei Stellen und erkläre, warum.
4. Private Media Task: Erstelle freiwillig eine private Audioaufnahme mit Meinung und Grund. Kein ungefragter Upload; höre sie an und verbessere die Verständlichkeit.

Lernkontrolle

1. Transfer 1: Du darfst zwischen Fahrrad und Bus für einen kurzen Schulweg wählen. Formuliere eine Entscheidung mit Meinung und Grund.
2. Transfer 2: Erkläre, warum der Satz I think it is good schwächer informiert als I think it is good because it is cheap.
3. Transfer 3: Eine Person sagt: Homework is useful because it helps me practise. Formuliere eine passende zustimmende oder ablehnende Reaktion mit Grund.
4. Transfer 4: Verbessere den Text Phones good. School. Because useful. zu zwei klaren englischen Sätzen.
5. Transfer 5: Formuliere dieselbe Meinung einmal für einen Freund und einmal höflicher für eine Lehrkraft.
6. Transfer 6: Wähle ein unbekanntes Bild aus dem Kurs und bilde spontan eine Meinung mit mindestens einem Grund.

Lernnachweis

Für den Lernnachweis ist wichtig:

1. Du formulierst eine einfache verständliche Meinung zu einem vertrauten Thema.
2. Du gibst mindestens einen passenden Grund.
3. Du nutzt einen sicheren Chunk wie I think ... because ....
4. Du kannst einfach zustimmen oder widersprechen.
5. Du kannst 3–5 verbundene Sätze schreiben.
6. Du kannst kurze Rückmeldung nutzen und deinen Satz verbessern.
7. Verständlichkeit ist wichtiger als Akzentfreiheit.
8. Eigene Ideen und eigene Formulierungen bleiben erkennbar.

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