E10 G - Use visual media in a presentation
aiMOOCE10 G - Use visual media in a presentation
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E10 G - Use visual media in a presentation
Einleitung
Mini-Beschreibung: Use images, maps, charts or a few keywords to support what you say. Avoid text-heavy slides. The audience should listen to you and use the visual to understand your message.
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Dieser aiMOOC richtet sich an Lernende in Klasse 10, G-Niveau, Englisch als erste Fremdsprache, Baden-Württemberg. Der Kurs folgt dem Lernweg understand → respond → analyse → communicate → feedback → revise → transfer. Du arbeitest mit kurzen, klaren englischen Inputs, visuellen Hilfen und wiederholbaren Hör-/Hörsehphasen. Die produktiven Aufgaben bleiben überschaubar: Du erklärst bekannte Inhalte, nutzt Notizen und präsentierst ein vertrautes Thema medial unterstützt.
Media starter: See – Think – Say
Look at the photo for 20 seconds.
- See: Name three things you can see.
- Think: What may help the audience understand?
- Say: Complete: “A good presentation needs …”
Help: speaker – audience – screen – image – eye contact – clear voice
I can …
At the end of this course, you can say:
- I can choose a useful image, map, chart or a few keywords.
- I can explain what the visual shows.
- I can speak from short notes instead of reading a slide.
- I can ask for help when I do not understand a visual.
- I can give simple, respectful feedback.
- I can revise a slide after feedback.
- I can check source, licence and basic reliability.
Vorwissen aktivieren
Choose one answer and give one reason in English.
Which slide helps you more?
A: 12 lines of small text.
B: one clear image + 4 keywords.
Sentence starters: I prefer … because … / It is easier to … / The audience can …
Core idea: the visual supports the speaker
A useful visual has a job. It can show a place, show a change, show an object or person, or show the structure of your talk.
Course rule: one clear message per slide. Use only the words you need to guide the audience.
The speaker remains important. A strong slide cannot replace clear speaking, pauses, eye contact and a simple structure.
Four useful visual types
| Visual | Good for | Useful English |
|---|---|---|
| Image | person, object, situation | “This image shows …” |
| Map | place, route, distance | “On the map, you can see …” |
| Chart | numbers, comparison, change | “The chart shows …” |
| Keywords | structure, memory support | “First … / Next … / Finally …” |
Image: show, do not decorate
Use an image when it adds information or makes an idea easier to understand.
Speak: “This image shows … It is useful because …”
Avoid random decoration. Ask: What does the audience learn from this image?
Map: show where
A map is useful for a journey, an international project, a location or a comparison between places.
Speak: “On the map, you can see … Our first stop is … Then we move to …”
Important: A map is not a full explanation. You still need to say why the place matters.
Chart: show numbers clearly
A chart helps the audience see a pattern faster than a long list of numbers.
Speak: “The chart shows … The biggest bar is … The main point is …”
Do not read every value. Choose the information that supports your message.
Keywords: guide your talk
Example slide:
School trip
train – cost – time – climate
Your spoken part adds the full message:
“First, I want to compare the train and the coach. The train costs more, but it is faster. For our group, travel time is important.”
Listening and viewing 1: student presentations
Watch two student presentations. First watch for the main idea. Then watch again for details.
First viewing – gist:
- What is each student trying to explain?
- Which presentation is easier for you to follow?
Second viewing – detail:
- Listen for opening words.
- Notice where the speaker looks.
- Notice how notes or visual support are used.
Response: “One useful thing I noticed was …”
You may replay short parts. Focus on understanding, not on catching every word.
Listening and viewing 2: useful presentation language
This video models ways to open, organise and manage a presentation in English.
For G-level, work with selected short sections. Listen once for the main point and a second time for one useful phrase.
Pick three phrases only and add them to your own phrase bank.
Reading: a visual plan
Read the short text.
Maya is preparing a one-minute talk about a fictional school exchange project. Her first slide has a title and a photo of a train. Her second slide has a simple map with three places. Her third slide has a bar chart with travel times. She does not write full sentences on the slides. Instead, she uses short notes and explains the visuals in her own words. Before the talk, she checks the image source and practises the difficult words.
Understand:
- Which three visuals does Maya use?
- Why does she avoid full sentences?
- What does she check before the talk?
Analyse: Which visual has the clearest job? Give one reason.
Context vocabulary
| Word / phrase | Simple meaning | Use it |
|---|---|---|
| visual | something the audience can see | “This visual helps us see …” |
| slide | one screen in a presentation | “On this slide …” |
| chart | a visual form of data | “The chart shows …” |
| map | a visual of places | “On the map …” |
| keyword | an important short word | “My keywords are …” |
| source | where information or media comes from | “The source is …” |
| licence | rules for reuse | “Check the licence.” |
| audience | people who listen and watch | “The audience needs …” |
| feedback | helpful response | “My feedback is …” |
Pronunciation and clear speaking
The goal is understandable English, not accent-free English.
Practise these chunks slowly, then at normal speed:
- “This image shows …”
- “On the map, you can see …”
- “The chart shows …”
- “The main point is …”
- “Let me explain …”
Focus: stress the important content words. Pause after one idea. If you lose your place, restart the sentence.
Useful repair language: “Sorry, let me say that again.” / “What I mean is …” / “Let me show you on the slide.”
Speaking: 1-minute visual talk
Choose a familiar topic: a hobby, a school activity, a local place or a fictional project.
Prepare three visual supports:
- one image or map
- one chart or simple diagram if useful
- one slide with a few keywords
Plan with this frame:
Opening: “Today I want to show you …”
Visual link: “This image/map/chart shows …”
Main point: “The important point is …”
Ending: “So, my main message is …”
Speak from notes. Do not read full slide text.
Asking and responding safely
If you do not understand:
“Could you explain the chart again?”
“What does this symbol mean?”
“Can you show us where that is on the map?”
If someone asks you a question:
“Yes. The chart shows …”
“I’m not sure. I would need to check the source.”
That last sentence is useful when you do not know. Do not invent an answer.
Writing: speaker notes, not slide paragraphs
Turn this long slide text into notes:
Long version: “Our fictional class project compares three ways to travel to a partner school. We look at time, cost and environmental impact.”
Better slide notes:
travel options
time – cost – climate
Now write 40–60 words of speaker notes. Keep the slide short and put the explanation in your spoken English.
Functional grammar for visuals
Central accuracy goals are practised step by step.
| Pattern | Example | Check |
|---|---|---|
| singular + shows | “The chart shows three options.” | chart = singular |
| plural + show | “The bars show the travel times.” | bars = plural |
| There is | “There is one large difference.” | one item |
| There are | “There are three places on the map.” | more than one |
| comparison | “The train is faster than the coach.” | clear comparison |
Mini-check: Say two correct sentences about one visual before adding a longer explanation.
Mediation: select, do not translate everything
German source note:
„Die fiktive Partnerschule liegt in einer mittelgroßen Stadt. Die Gruppe reist mit dem Zug. Zwei Programmpunkte finden im Stadtzentrum statt, ein weiterer außerhalb.“
Task: Explain the key information in English to an exchange partner. Use a map or three keywords. Do not translate every word.
Possible start: “Here are the three things you need to know …”
Legal and safe media use
Use your own media or media you are allowed to reuse. Wikimedia Commons is useful because the file page shows the source and licence.
Before you use a visual, check:
- Source: Where does it come from?
- Licence: May you reuse it?
- Meaning: Does it really support your point?
- Privacy: Are people shown in a safe and permitted way?
- Reliability: Is the information correct and current enough for your task?
Do not copy random images from a search result without checking the original source.
Recordings in this course are voluntary and private. Do not upload recordings, photos or personal data without permission. Do not send personal material to external AI tools.
If you use AI for ideas and your school allows it, check facts, sources and licences. Keep your own wording and your own learning process.
Avoid stereotypes
A flag or a famous landmark cannot represent every person in a country. Choose visuals for the specific topic and context, not for a cultural cliché.
Better: show the actual place, object, route, data or activity you are talking about.
Feedback: two stars and one next step
After a short talk, give simple feedback.
Star 1: “Your visual was clear because …”
Star 2: “I could follow you when …”
Next step: “Next time, you could …”
Feedback is about the product and the communication, not about the person or their accent.
Error analysis
Find the problem and improve it.
| Example | Problem | Better |
|---|---|---|
| “The chart show three options.” | agreement | “The chart shows three options.” |
| “As you can see the map is …” and then no explanation | unclear visual link | Add the message: “The map shows the three stops.” |
| 10 full sentences on one slide | text-heavy slide | Use a few keywords and speak the details. |
| image with no source | source missing | Add and check the source/licence. |
Revise your slide
Use this order:
1. Message → 2. Visual → 3. Few words → 4. Source → 5. Rehearse → 6. Feedback → 7. Revise
After feedback, change one thing first. Then test the slide again.
Transfer: a fictional mini pitch
Create a one-minute presentation for a fictional student profile or internship idea.
Use:
- one relevant visual
- up to five keywords
- one clear reason: “I am interested in … because …”
- one checked source if you use external information
Do not use a real application, real personal data or a real private profile.
Can-do check
| I can … | Yes | Almost | Not yet |
|---|---|---|---|
| choose a visual with a clear job | □ | □ | □ |
| explain an image, map or chart | □ | □ | □ |
| speak from short notes | □ | □ | □ |
| ask a clarification question | □ | □ | □ |
| check source and licence | □ | □ | □ |
| use feedback to revise | □ | □ | □ |
Folgekurs
Next step: E10 G – Structure and deliver a short presentation. Transfer the visual-media skills to a complete short talk with opening, main points, transitions, questions and closing.
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
What is the main job of a visual in a presentation? (To support the spoken message) (!To replace the speaker) (!To fill empty space) (!To show as much text as possible)
Which slide is most suitable for a G-level one-minute talk? (One clear image and a few keywords) (!A full page of small text) (!Ten unrelated pictures) (!A long paragraph to read aloud)
Which sentence correctly describes a chart? (The chart shows three options) (!The chart show three options) (!The chart showing three options) (!The chart are three options)
What should you do with a map during a talk? (Explain why the place or route matters) (!Stay silent and let the map speak) (!Read every place name) (!Use it only as decoration)
What is useful when you do not understand a visual? (Ask a clear clarification question) (!Guess silently) (!Change the topic) (!Invent the missing information)
What belongs on a keyword slide? (A few important words) (!A complete script) (!Every detail from your research) (!A full dictionary definition)
What should you check before reusing an online image? (Source and licence) (!Only the image size) (!Only the colours) (!Only the number of likes)
What is a good feedback sentence? (Your visual was clear because the main point was easy to see) (!Your accent is bad) (!I did not like you) (!Everything was wrong)
What should you do if you are unsure about an answer? (Say that you need to check the source) (!Invent a confident answer) (!Ignore the question completely) (!Read a random slide)
What is the goal of pronunciation work in this course? (Understandable English) (!Accent-free English) (!Speaking as fast as possible) (!Copying one single accent)
Memory
| Image | shows a person object or situation |
| Map | shows place route or distance |
| Chart | shows data comparison or change |
| Keywords | guide the speaker |
| Source | tells where media comes from |
| Feedback | helps improve the next version |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| Image | person or situation |
| Map | place or route |
| Chart | numbers or comparison |
| Keywords | structure or memory support |
| Source | origin of information |
Kreuzworträtsel
| Visual | What supports the spoken message on a slide? |
| Speaker | Who explains the main message to the group? |
| Audience | Who listens to and watches the presentation? |
| Contrast | What helps different elements stand apart clearly? |
| Licence | What tells you how a media file may be reused? |
| Feedback | What helps you improve a second version? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Visual auswählen: Choose one Commons image for a familiar topic and explain in two English sentences why it helps.
- Keyword slide: Turn a six-sentence paragraph into a title and five useful keywords.
- Map talk: Use a simple map and give a 30-second route explanation with “first”, “then” and “finally”.
- Chart sentence: Choose a simple chart and write three correct sentences with “shows”, “more” or “less”.
Standard
- One-minute talk: Prepare and deliver a one-minute talk with one image and one keyword slide.
- Listening feedback: Watch one presentation clip, note two useful strategies and apply one to your own talk.
- Media check: Find a freely reusable visual, record source and licence, and explain why it fits your message.
- Peer revision: Exchange a slide with a partner, give two stars and one next step, then revise the slide.
Schwer
- Visual comparison: Create two versions of the same slide, one text-heavy and one visual. Test both with classmates and explain which supports understanding better.
- Mediation with a map: Turn a short German information note into an English one-minute explanation supported by a map, without translating every sentence.
- Fictional internship pitch: Create a fictional one-minute internship-interest pitch with one image, five keywords and no real personal data.
- Mini tutorial: Produce a private or in-class tutorial showing three rules for visual media. Recording is voluntary; do not upload it without permission.
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Lernkontrolle
- Visual begründen: You receive an image, a map and a chart for one topic. Choose one and explain why it best supports a specific spoken message.
- Textwand überarbeiten: Reduce a text-heavy slide to a title, a visual idea and up to five keywords. Explain what information should move into the spoken part.
- Quelle prüfen: Compare two possible media sources. Explain which checks you would make before using one in a school presentation.
- Hörseh-Transfer: Watch a short presentation section twice. First identify the main message, then explain how the visual and the speaker work together.
- Fehler verbessern: Correct three language or media-use problems and explain how each correction improves understanding.
- Feedback umsetzen: Use peer feedback to revise one slide and describe exactly what you changed and why.
Lernnachweis
Für einen Lernnachweis ist wichtig:
- Du wählst ein Medium mit einer klaren Funktion.
- Du erklärst das Medium in verständlichem Englisch.
- Du sprichst überwiegend frei mithilfe kurzer Notizen.
- Du verwendest zentrale Strukturen korrekt, besonders “shows/show”, “there is/are” und einfache Vergleiche.
- Du kannst nachfragen und auf Rückfragen reagieren.
- Du prüfst Quelle, Lizenz und grundlegende Zuverlässigkeit.
- Du gibst respektvolles Feedback und überarbeitest mindestens einen Teil.
- Du beachtest Datenschutz: Aufnahmen freiwillig und privat, keine ungefragten Uploads.
- Bei KI-Nutzung prüfst Du Angaben und Quellen und erhältst Deinen eigenen Text.
OERs zum Thema
Wikimedia Commons: Die in diesem Kurs eingebundenen Bilder stammen aus Wikimedia Commons. Die jeweilige Dateiseite nennt Urheber, Quelle und Lizenz.
Medien- und Quellenhinweise
- WLM PU Presentation Speaking to Audience – Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.
- Public Speaking with Small Audiences – Wikimedia Commons.
- Public speaking – Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA.
- World map blank – Wikimedia Commons.
- Simple bar chart – Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
- Speech bubble icon – Wikimedia Commons, CC0.
- Microphone icon – Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain.
- CC BY-SA icon – Wikimedia Commons.
- British Council LearnEnglish Teens: Exam speaking – Give a presentation – Hörsehbeispiel mit zwei Lernenden.
- Oxford Online English: Presentations in English – How to Give a Presentation – Präsentationssprache und Struktur.
- Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg: Englisch Klasse 10 – zusammenhängendes monologisches Sprechen – G-Niveau mit medial unterstützter Präsentation eines vertrauten Themas.
- Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg: Text- und Medienkompetenz – Bilder, Grafiken und Tabellen versprachlichen, Quellen prüfen und Urheberrechte beachten.
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