E6 M - Talk about experiences and future plans
aiMOOCE6 M - Talk about experiences and future plans
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E6 M - Talk about experiences and future plans
Mini-Beschreibung: In this aiMOOC you talk about simple experiences and future plans. You use the present perfect simple for experiences and familiar future patterns with going to and will. The course is for English, Klasse 6, M-Niveau, Baden-Württemberg. Try English first. German help is available when you need it.
Look at the picture. What can you see? What might the child do next? Say two short sentences.
Media starter: Listen for the question Have you ever ...? You do not need to understand every word. Catch familiar words and examples.
Einleitung
You already know how to talk about many everyday activities. Now you learn to connect two ideas:
- Experiences: things you have done or have not done in your life so far.
- Future plans: things you are going to do or think you will do.
Course route: Notice → understand → practise → use → feedback → use again.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Du sprichst über Erfahrungen und Pläne. Versuche Aufgaben zuerst auf Englisch. Öffne die Hilfe nur, wenn Du sie brauchst. Es geht um verständliche Kommunikation, nicht um perfekte Akzentfreiheit.
I can ... / Meine Ziele
At the end, you can say:
- I can ask about experiences. – Have you ever visited a museum?
- I can answer about experiences. – Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.
- I can add one simple detail. – I have visited a science museum. It was exciting.
- I can talk about a plan. – I'm going to visit my cousin this weekend.
- I can talk about a future idea. – I think I'll try kayaking one day.
- I can write a short message about experiences and plans.
- I can listen for key information even when I do not understand every word.
Vorwissen-Check: What can you already do?
Try English first. Say or write one answer for each prompt.
- Name three free-time activities in English.
- Ask a partner one question with Have you ever ...?
- Complete: I have ...
- Complete: This weekend, I'm going to ...
- Complete: I think I'll ...
Hint: Use words you already know: visit, play, travel, try, see, ride, camp.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Schreibe oder sage kurze Sätze. Du musst noch nicht alle Formen sicher können.
Notice: experiences around us
Look at the three pictures. Which sentences could fit?
- I have visited a museum.
- I have tried cycling with friends.
- I have been on a hike.
- I haven't tried that yet.
Speak: Choose one picture. Say: I have ... or I haven't ...
Language focus: experiences
For simple life experiences, use a short pattern:
I / You / We / They + have + past participle
He / She + has + past participle
Examples:
- I have visited a museum.
- We have tried kayaking.
- She has seen a big castle.
- I haven't tried camping.
- Have you ever visited London?
- Yes, I have. / No, I haven't.
Useful forms for this course:
| Verb | Useful experience form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| visit | visited | I have visited a museum. |
| try | tried | We have tried kayaking. |
| play | played | She has played basketball. |
| see | seen | I have seen a castle. |
| be | been | He has been on a hike. |
Notice: You use these forms to talk about experience. You do not need a long grammar explanation to start speaking.
Pronunciation: speak clearly
Say the chunks slowly, then naturally:
- Have you ever ...?
- Yes, I have.
- No, I haven't.
- I've visited ...
- She's tried ...
Focus on the important words. It is fine to have an accent. Your goal is clear and understandable English.
Mini rhythm: Have you EVER tried KAYaking? – YES, I HAVE.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Betone die wichtigen Wörter. Sprich lieber verständlich und ruhig als zu schnell.
Understand: a short dialogue
Mia: Have you ever been on a camping trip?
Leo: Yes, I have. I have camped with my family.
Mia: Cool! Have you ever tried kayaking?
Leo: No, I haven't, but I'd like to try it.
Mia: I'm going to go kayaking with my cousin in the summer.
Leo: Nice! I think I'll try it one day, too.
Quick understanding: Answer in short English.
- Has Leo been camping?
- Has Leo tried kayaking?
- What is Mia going to do in the summer?
- What does Leo think he will try one day?
Hint: Find the words camping, kayaking, going to and I'll.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Suche gezielt nach den vier Schlüsselwörtern. Du musst nicht jedes Wort übersetzen.
Example: Has Leo been camping? – Yes, he has.
Solution: 1 Yes, he has. 2 No, he hasn't. 3 She is going to go kayaking with her cousin. 4 He thinks he'll try kayaking.
Vocabulary in context
| English | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| experience | something you have done | That was a great experience. |
| trip | a short journey | We are going on a trip. |
| luggage | bags for a journey | My luggage is ready. |
| museum | a place with interesting objects | I have visited a museum. |
| hike | a long walk outdoors | We have been on a hike. |
| kayaking | moving on water in a kayak | I want to try kayaking. |
| plan | something you want to do | My plan is simple. |
| next weekend | the weekend after this one | I'm going to visit my cousin next weekend. |
Use the words: Tell a partner one true sentence and one invented sentence. Your partner guesses which sentence is true.
Practise: future plans
You already know useful future patterns. Use them as speaking chunks.
- I'm going to ... – I'm going to visit my grandparents.
- We're going to ... – We're going to go on a day trip.
- I think I'll ... – I think I'll try a new sport.
- Maybe I'll ... – Maybe I'll visit a museum.
- I'll ... – I'll bring my camera.
Do not stop to build a big grammar table. Use the patterns to communicate.
Listening mission: Listen for future phrases. Write down three short chunks you hear or recognise. Then make one new sentence of your own.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Höre gezielt auf bekannte Zukunftsbausteine. Du musst nicht alles verstehen und sollst keine vollständige Übersetzung anfertigen.
Use: image talk
Imagine the people are a fictional family called the Parkers.
Fictional information: Sam has visited two museums. Alex has been on a plane. Kim hasn't tried kayaking. The family is going to visit Edinburgh. Sam thinks he'll take lots of photos.
Your task: Ask and answer three questions.
Example: Have you ever been on a plane? – Yes, I have.
Then add a plan: I'm going to visit ... / I think I'll ...
Reading: Maya's message
Hi Noor,
I've had a busy year. I have visited a science museum, tried climbing and been on a long hike with my class. I haven't tried kayaking yet. Next month, my family is going to spend a weekend near a lake. I'm going to take my trainers and a warm jacket. Maybe I'll try kayaking there. I think it'll be fun. What have you tried this year? What are you going to do next month?
See you, Maya
Reading strategy: First read for the big idea. Then read again for details.
- Find three experiences Maya has had.
- Find one experience she has not had.
- Find two future ideas.
- What question does Maya ask Noor?
Hint: Underline forms with have and circle future chunks.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Lies zuerst auf Sinn. Markiere danach nur die Stellen, die Du für die Antworten brauchst.
Solution: Maya has visited a science museum, tried climbing and been on a long hike. She hasn't tried kayaking. Her family is going to spend a weekend near a lake, and she may try kayaking. She asks about Noor's experiences and plans.
Speaking: Experience + plan
Work with a partner. Ask four questions.
- Have you ever visited a museum?
- Have you ever tried a new sport?
- Have you ever been on a long trip?
- Have you ever helped to plan a family day out?
Then talk about one future plan.
Useful frame: I have ... . I haven't ... yet. This weekend, I'm going to ... . Maybe I'll ... .
Follow-up questions: Really? / What was it like? / Who with? / What are you going to do there?
Privacy: You may invent information. You never have to share private experiences.
Short writing output
Write a short e-mail of about 60–80 words to a fictional exchange partner.
Your e-mail should include:
- two experiences with I have ...
- one experience with I haven't ...
- one plan with I'm going to ...
- one future idea with I think I'll ... or Maybe I'll ...
- one question to the reader
Hint: Use this order: greeting → experiences → future plan → question → goodbye.
Deutsch-Hilfe: Schreibe kurze verbundene Sätze. Nutze and, but, because oder so, wenn es passt.
Example: Hi Jamie, I have visited a castle and I have tried climbing. I haven't been kayaking yet. Next weekend, I'm going to visit my cousin, and maybe I'll ride my bike there. What have you tried this year? What are you going to do next weekend? See you, Robin
Solution check: Check five things: experience form, future chunk, clear word order, understandable spelling, one question.
Sprachmittlung: help a visitor
A fictional German friend says: „Ich war noch nie in einem Science Museum. Am Samstag will ich eins besuchen. Vielleicht probiere ich dort ein Experiment aus.“
Tell an English-speaking visitor the important information in simple English. Do not translate every word.
Hint: Start with: My friend hasn't ... yet. On Saturday, ...
Example solution: My friend hasn't visited a science museum yet. On Saturday, they are going to visit one. Maybe they'll try an experiment there.
Feedback: make your English clearer
Use this friendly feedback routine after speaking or writing:
- Two stars: Name two things that were clear or useful.
- One step: Choose one small point to improve.
- Try again: Say or write the sentence one more time.
Focus only on selected points:
- Is have/has present in the experience sentence?
- Is the past participle understandable?
- Is the future chunk complete?
- Can the listener understand the main message?
AI rule: If you use an AI tool in another learning context, check its answer and rewrite ideas in your own words. Do not send private data, recordings or school files to external AI services without permission.
Recording rule: Audio recordings are optional. Keep them private unless your teacher gives a safe school-approved way to share them. No unasked uploads.
Use again: 30-second mini talk
Prepare a short talk with four connected sentences:
I've ... . I haven't ... yet. Next weekend, I'm going to ... . Maybe I'll ... .
Speak for about 30 seconds. Then get one piece of feedback and try again.
Can-do check
Rate yourself: Yes / Almost / Not yet.
- I can ask Have you ever ...?
- I can give a short answer.
- I can say two experiences.
- I can say one thing I haven't done.
- I can use a familiar future chunk.
- I can ask a follow-up question.
- I can write a short understandable e-mail.
- I can improve one sentence after feedback.
Next step: If many answers are Almost or Not yet, repeat the dialogue, the vocabulary task and the 30-second mini talk.
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
Which question asks about an experience? (Have you ever visited a museum?) (!Are you visiting a museum now?) (!Do you visit the museum every day?) (!Is the museum near your school?)
Which answer fits Have you ever tried kayaking? (Yes, I have.) (!Yes, I do.) (!Yes, I am.) (!Yes, I will.)
Complete the experience sentence: I have ... a science museum. (visited) (!visit) (!visiting) (!visits)
Complete: She ... seen a castle. (has) (!have) (!is) (!will)
Which sentence says that an experience has not happened? (I haven't tried climbing yet.) (!I try climbing every week.) (!I am climbing now.) (!I like climbing shoes.)
Which sentence talks about a future plan? (I'm going to visit my cousin.) (!I have visited my cousin.) (!I visit my cousin every day.) (!I am at my cousin's house.)
Which sentence is a familiar future idea? (Maybe I'll try kayaking.) (!Maybe I tried kayaking yesterday.) (!Maybe I trying kayaking.) (!Maybe I have kayak.)
Which follow-up question keeps a conversation going? (What was it like?) (!Blue?) (!Yesterday table?) (!Museum is?)
Which sentence is clear and complete? (We have been on a hike.) (!We have be on a hike.) (!We been on a hike.) (!We has been on a hike.)
What is a good speaking goal in this course? (Speak clearly so others can understand you.) (!Copy a perfect accent.) (!Use very long sentences only.) (!Translate every word before speaking.)
Memory
| experience | something you have done |
| Have you ever | question starter |
| visited | past participle of visit |
| going to | familiar plan chunk |
| maybe I'll | future idea chunk |
| luggage | bags for a journey |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| Have you ever tried kayaking? | Experience question |
| Yes, I have. | Short positive answer |
| I haven't tried it yet. | Missing experience |
| I'm going to visit my cousin. | Future plan |
| Maybe I'll take photos. | Future idea |
Kreuzworträtsel
| experience | What English word means something you have done in your life? |
| future | Which word names the time after now? |
| visited | Which form completes I have ... a museum? |
| ever | Which word often appears in Have you ... tried kayaking? |
| planning | What are you doing when you decide what you want to do later? |
| postcard | What can you send from a trip with a picture and a short message? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Experience cards: Write four cards with simple prompts such as museum, sport, trip and food. Ask a partner: Have you ever ...?
- Picture talk: Choose one Commons picture from this course and say three short sentences about experiences or plans.
- Future postcard: Design a fictional postcard from a trip you are going to take. Add three English sentences.
- Pronunciation loop: Practise Have you ever ...? with a partner. Give feedback only on clarity and stress.
Standard
- Mini interview: Ask a partner five experience questions and two future questions. Notes may be fictional.
- Travel e-mail: Write a 60–80 word e-mail about two experiences and two plans.
- Dialogue project: Create a short dialogue between two fictional classmates who talk about a past experience and a weekend plan.
- Private audio practice: Record a 30-second mini talk only if you want to. Keep the recording private and use it to improve one sentence.
Schwer
- Class survey: Create a paper-based anonymous class survey with five Have you ever ...? questions. Summarise the results in simple English without naming classmates.
- Weekend report: Create a short illustrated report about a fictional person: three experiences, two plans and one future idea.
- Museum mediation: Write a short German visitor note and mediate its key ideas into simple English without translating word for word.
- Mini presentation: Give a one-minute presentation called Experiences and plans. Use connected sentences, one follow-up question and a short self-check afterwards.
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Lernkontrolle
- Information transfer: Read a short fictional profile with experiences and plans. Turn the information into a four-sentence spoken introduction without copying full sentences.
- Conversation repair: A dialogue stops after Yes, I have. Add two suitable follow-up questions and continue the conversation naturally.
- Choose useful language: For three everyday situations, select suitable experience and future chunks and explain briefly why they help communication.
- Rewrite for clarity: Improve a short confusing learner text so that experience statements, future plans and questions are easy to understand.
- Mediation task: Read a short German note about an experience and a plan. Give an English summary with only the information an English-speaking visitor needs.
- Transfer task: Imagine a new school club. Explain one activity you have already tried and two things you plan to do in the club.
Lernnachweis
For a successful learning record, you should be able to:
- ask and answer simple questions about experiences;
- use understandable present perfect simple forms for common experiences;
- use familiar going to and will chunks for future plans or ideas;
- connect a few short sentences with words such as and, but, because or so;
- understand key information in a short dialogue or message;
- write a short e-mail or report with experiences and future plans;
- mediate the main idea of a short German message into simple English;
- use feedback to improve one selected language point;
- communicate clearly without needing accent-free pronunciation;
- respect privacy by using fictional data when personal information is not needed.
OERs zum Thema
Verknüpfte Lernbereiche
Folgekurs
Continue with a course in which you tell a slightly longer story about experiences, ask more follow-up questions and present future plans in a short connected talk. Keep the same strategy: notice → understand → practise → use → feedback → use again.