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E9 G - Answer simple follow-up questions

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E9 G - Answer simple follow-up questions

Mini-Beschreibung: After a short presentation, you understand simple follow-up questions, give a short answer and ask for clarification when you are not sure. You use clear English first. Help is there when you need it.

English first → understand → respond → ask → hint → improve → use again

Einleitung

You have finished a short presentation. Now someone asks a question.

Do not panic. Listen. Think. Answer. Ask if you are not sure.

Mini challenge: Look at the picture. What can happen after a presentation? Say one short sentence in English.

This aiMOOC is for English as a first foreign language, Klasse 9, G-Niveau, Baden-Württemberg. The focus is speaking, listening, communication and simple follow-up questions.

Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg: Sprechen – an Gesprächen teilnehmen

I can ...

I can understand a simple question after a presentation.
I can respond with one to three clear sentences.
I can ask for repetition or explanation.
I can give a reason with because.
I can improve an answer after feedback.
I can keep speaking even when I do not know every word.

Vorwissen

Say the phrases you already know.

Situation	English
You did not hear the question.	Sorry, could you say that again, please?
You do not understand one word.	What does ... mean?
You need more information.	Could you explain that, please?
You want time to think.	Let me think for a moment.

Media start: Listen and notice

Watch once without subtitles. Your task is not to understand every word. Find two useful clarification phrases.

First watch: What is the speaker trying to do?

Second watch: Use subtitles if you need them. Pause and repeat one useful phrase.

Third step: Say the phrase with your own example.

Understand

A short fictional presentation

Maya: “Our school wants to reduce food waste. We looked at the canteen for one week. Some unopened food was thrown away. Our idea is a sharing shelf. Students can put unopened food there. Another student can take it. We think the idea is simple and cheap.”

All names and school situations in this course are fictional.

Check the main idea

Answer in short English.

What problem does Maya talk about?
What is her idea?
Why does she like the idea?

Hint: You do not need every detail. Listen or read for the main idea first.

Respond

After Maya's presentation, you may hear:

Follow-up question	Short useful answer
Why did you choose this idea?	We chose it because it is simple.
How does the sharing shelf work?	Students put unopened food there. Other students can take it.
Do you think students will use it?	Yes, I think so because it is easy to use.
Can you give an example?	Yes. A student can leave an unopened apple juice for someone else.

Good answer pattern:

Answer + reason or example

“I think it can work because it is simple.”

“Yes. For example, students can share unopened drinks.”

Ask

If you are not sure, ask. This is good communication.

Problem	Clarification strategy
You did not hear it.	Sorry, could you say that again, please?
The question was too fast.	Could you say that more slowly, please?
One idea is unclear.	What do you mean by ...?
You need an example.	Could you give me an example?
You want to check.	Do you mean ...?

Media task: Listen for two phrases you can really use. Pause. Repeat. Then use one phrase in a new school situation.

Hint

Use a help level only when you need it.

Help level	Support
Level 1	Key words: reason – example – problem – idea – result
Level 2	Sentence starters: I think ... / We chose ... because ... / For example, ...
Level 3	Repair phrases: Sorry, could you repeat that? / What do you mean by ...? / Let me think.

Rule: Try English first. Do not translate the whole conversation.

Improve

Functional grammar

Only a few accuracy points are important here.

Function	Pattern	Example
Ask politely	Could you + base verb ...?	Could you explain that?
Ask about meaning	What do you mean by ...?	What do you mean by “cheap”?
Ask about a past choice	Why did you + base verb ...?	Why did you choose this topic?
Give a reason	... because ...	We chose it because it is useful.

Remember: After did, use the base verb: did you choose, not did you chose.

Fehleranalyse

Not yet	Better
What you mean?	What do you mean?
Why you chose this?	Why did you choose this?
Could you explain again?	Could you explain that again, please?
I don't know.	I'm not sure. Could you repeat the question?

Communication first: A clear message is more important than a perfect accent.

Pronunciation and fluency

Speak in short chunks:

Sorry / could you say that again / please?

I think so / because / it is easy to use.

Could you give me / an example?

Use a friendly question intonation. Do not rush. A short thinking pause is okay.

Use again

Speaking loop

Work with a partner.

Student A gives a 30–45 second mini-presentation.
Student B asks one simple follow-up question.
Student A answers in one to three sentences.
Student B asks for one detail or gives a clarification question.
Student A improves the answer.
Change roles.

Possible topics: school lunch, a hobby, a class project, a fictional job idea, a useful app, a local activity.

No real private social-media data is needed.

Listening and viewing challenge

Watch this clarification lesson. Focus on how a speaker checks meaning.

Before watching: Choose one goal: repetition, meaning or checking.

While watching: Write only three key words.

After watching: Use one phrase in your own dialogue. Do not copy a full transcript.

Reading: Q and A after a presentation

Presenter: We want to start a bike repair afternoon at school.

Leo: Why do you think students need it?

Presenter: Some students have small bike problems. They may not know how to fix them.

Leo: What do you mean by small problems?

Presenter: For example, low tyre pressure or a loose light.

Leo: Okay. Who can help?

Presenter: A teacher and students with repair experience can help.

Reading task: Find one question for a reason, one clarification question and one question for more information.

Kontextwortschatz

English	Simple English hint
follow-up question	a question after an answer or presentation
reason	why something happens
example	one clear case
explain	make something clearer
repeat	say it again
mean	show what a word or idea says
clarify	make an idea clearer
presentation	a short talk for an audience

Writing

Write a short Q-and-A note after a presentation.

Question: Why did you choose this topic?

Answer frame: I chose this topic because ... . I think it is important because ... .

Then add one clarification question:

Could you explain ...?

Keep the text short and clear. Your own first draft stays yours. If you use AI feedback, compare the suggestions with your original text before changing anything.

Mediation

Your English-speaking partner did not understand this German classroom message:

„Nach der Präsentation gibt es zwei Minuten für Rückfragen. Jede Person darf eine kurze Frage stellen.“

Give the key information in simple English. Do not translate every word.

Feedback

Use this quick check after speaking.

Check	Yes / almost / not yet
I answered the question.
I gave a reason or example.
I asked for help when I was unsure.
My English was understandable.
I used one useful phrase again.

Peer feedback: Say one thing that was clear and one next step.

Example: “Your reason was clear. Next time, add an example.”

Safe media and AI use

Use fictional names and fictional application or profile data in practice tasks.
Do not share private social-media data.
Audio or video recording is voluntary and should stay private unless everyone involved agrees to another use.
Do not upload recordings or personal data to external AI tools without permission.
Check AI facts, sources and feedback. Keep your own text and decide which changes you accept.
Use media to learn, not only to decorate a page.

Transfer

New situation: You present a fictional weekend job idea.

Presentation: “I would like to work in a small sports shop. I like helping people, and I know a lot about bikes.”

Possible follow-up questions:

Why do you want to work there?
What can you do well?
Can you give an example?
What do you mean by “helping people”?
What would you like to learn?

Answer with the pattern:

short answer + reason/example

Can-do check

I can ...	Yes	Almost	Not yet
understand a simple follow-up question
answer in one to three clear sentences
give a reason with because
ask for repetition
ask what something means
improve an answer after feedback

Folgekurs

Next step: E9 G - Take part in a short discussion

There you use your follow-up skills in a longer exchange: listen, react, give a reason, ask back and keep the conversation going.

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

You did not hear the last part of a question. What can you say? (Sorry, could you say that again, please?) (!I have no question.) (!You are wrong.) (!Stop the presentation.)

Which question asks for a reason? (Why did you choose this idea?) (!What is your name?) (!Where is the door?) (!Can you spell your name?)

Which phrase asks about meaning? (What do you mean by that?) (!I mean it is good.) (!That is my answer.) (!I know every word.)

What is a useful short answer pattern? (Answer plus reason or example) (!Answer plus ten new facts) (!Only one difficult word) (!A full German translation)

Which word can introduce a reason? (because) (!after) (!maybe) (!hello)

Which question is correct? (Why did you choose this topic?) (!Why you chose this topic?) (!Why did you chose this topic?) (!Why choose you this topic?)

You need one more detail. What can you ask? (Could you give me an example?) (!Could you close the book?) (!Do you like my shoes?) (!Is the lesson finished?)

What should you do when you are unsure about a question? (Ask for clarification) (!Pretend you understood everything) (!Change the topic at once) (!Give no response)

What is most important for pronunciation in this course? (Being understandable) (!Having no accent at all) (!Speaking as fast as possible) (!Using very long words)

What should you do with AI feedback on your own text? (Check it and decide which changes help) (!Accept every change automatically) (!Delete your own draft) (!Upload private data first)

Memory

Could you repeat that?	ask to hear it again
What do you mean by that?	ask about meaning
Could you give me an example?	ask for one clear case
because	give a reason
For example	add a concrete case
Let me think for a moment.	create thinking time
Do you mean ...?	check understanding
follow-up question	continue after an answer

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
Could you say that again, please?	repetition
What do you mean by that?	meaning
Could you give me an example?	example
Why did you choose this?	reason
Do you mean the school project?	checking

Kreuzworträtsel

repeat	Which verb means to say something again?
clarify	Which verb means to make something clearer?
example	Which word means one clear case?
reason	Which word answers a why question?
meaning	Which word describes what an idea or word says?
slowly	Which word can you use when you ask someone to speak less fast?

LearningApps

Lückentext

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

One more question: Listen to a 30-second presentation by a partner and ask one simple follow-up question.
Clarification card: Create a small card with four useful clarification phrases and one example for each.
Listen twice: Watch one embedded video twice. Note two words first, then two full phrases.
One reason: Answer five simple questions. Add one reason with because each time.

Standard

Mini presentation: Give a 45-second presentation about a familiar topic. Answer two follow-up questions.
Q-and-A dialogue: Write and perform a six-line dialogue with one clarification question and one example.
Improve and retry: Record yourself only if you want to. Keep the recording private. Improve one answer after feedback and speak it again.
Video phrase hunt: Find three useful phrases in one embedded video and explain when you can use them.

Schwer

Surprise question: Give a short presentation. A partner asks a question you did not prepare. Use a thinking phrase before you answer.
Mediation task: Read a short German classroom message and give only the key information in simple English.
Repair workshop: Collect five typical question errors from fictional examples, correct them and explain the rule in simple words.
Fictional job Q and A: Present a fictional weekend-job profile. Use no real personal data. Answer three follow-up questions and ask for clarification once.

Lernkontrolle

Unexpected question: Listen to a short presentation and respond to a new follow-up question with a clear answer and one reason.
Repair a misunderstanding: Your partner asks an unclear question. Show two different ways to clarify before answering.
New context: Transfer the phrase “Could you give me an example?” from a school presentation to a fictional job interview.
Improve an answer: Compare a first answer and a revised answer. Explain which change makes the message clearer.
Source check: Use one media example and identify which information comes from the video and which part is your own idea.
Keep it going: Continue a short Q-and-A for four turns without changing to German. Use a clarification phrase if needed.

Lernnachweis

For a learning record, show that you can:

understand the main point of a simple follow-up question,
answer in one to three clear sentences,
give a reason or example,
ask for repetition or clarification,
use basic question word order correctly,
speak understandably at a moderate pace,
improve one answer after feedback,
use safe fictional data and protect private recordings.

A possible learning record is a live partner Q-and-A, a teacher-observed role play or a private audio recording. Recording must be voluntary.

OERs zum Thema

Quellen und Medienhinweise

Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg – Englisch als erste Fremdsprache – Sprechen
Wikimedia Commons – Presentation icon
Wikimedia Commons – Q&A icon
Wikimedia Commons – Group conversation
Wikimedia Commons – Sharing knowledge
Wikimedia Commons – Listening
The YouTube videos are embedded from their original YouTube pages. No full transcript is copied into this course.

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