E7 E - My English 7 mini presentation
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E7 E - My English 7 mini presentation
Mini description: Plan, give and reflect on a short media-supported presentation about an E7 topic. Speak clearly, use a few helpful visuals and answer simple follow-up questions.
Media start – look first, then speak: Look at the picture for 20 seconds. What helps a speaker? What helps the audience? Say three ideas in English.
Your mission: Give a 60–90 second mini-presentation. Use 2–3 helpful visuals and short speaker notes. One speaker is enough. After your talk, answer 1–2 simple questions.
Safety and privacy: Use fictional profiles when you need personal examples. Do not show private social-media data. Recordings are voluntary and should stay private unless everyone involved has agreed to sharing. Do not upload recordings to external AI tools without permission. AI can help you check level or feedback, but it must not replace your own text or your own speaking.
Einleitung
This course follows a simple path:
Notice → understand → try → use → communicate → feedback → improve → use again.
English comes first. Try before you ask for German help. Use context, pictures and hints. German support is only there when you need it.
I can ...
- I can plan a short talk with an opening, a clear middle and an ending.
- I can use 2–3 visuals that support my message.
- I can speak for about 60–90 seconds with understandable English.
- I can answer simple follow-up questions.
- I can reflect on feedback and improve one part of my presentation.
Before you start: quick check
Try without help first.
- Say one opening sentence for a presentation.
- Name one useful visual.
- Give one reason with because.
- Ask one simple follow-up question.
Hint: Think of phrases such as “Today I want to talk about …”, “This picture shows …” and “Any questions?”
German help if needed: Du brauchst noch keinen perfekten Vortrag. Zeige nur, was Du schon kannst: Thema nennen, ein Bild erklären, einen Grund geben, eine Frage stellen.
Notice: What makes a mini-presentation clear?
A good mini-presentation is short and easy to follow. Your audience should know:
- where you start
- what your main point is
- where you finish
Use keywords, not full text walls. A visual should help people understand your idea. It should not distract them.
Try: Look at the icon. In one sentence, explain what a presentation is.
Listening and viewing
Watch this teen-friendly presentation example. First watch for the big idea. Then watch again for useful speaking behaviour.
First viewing – understand: What are the speakers doing well?
Second viewing – notice: Listen for an opening, signposts, examples, an ending and how the speakers look at the audience.
Third step – use: Choose one thing you want to copy in your own mini-presentation.
Hint: Do not try to understand every word. Watch the speakers, listen for familiar phrases and use the situation.
German help if needed: Achte zuerst auf Aufbau, Stimme, Blickkontakt und Medien. Einzelne unbekannte Wörter sind nicht wichtig.
Reading: a mini model
Fictional practice profile: Alex, Year 7. The number in the text is invented for practice.
A greener school idea
Hi everyone. Today I want to talk about one small idea for a greener school: a bottle refill station. First, many students bring water to school. A refill station can make this easier and reduce single-use bottles. Second, it could be near the sports hall, so students can use it before and after PE. Last week, our fictional class counted 24 plastic bottles for a practice task. That made me think. My idea is to test one station for a month and ask students for feedback. To sum up, one small change could help. Thanks for listening. Any questions?
Reading task: Find the opening, two main points, one example and the ending.
Hint: Look for words such as Today, First, Second and To sum up.
German help if needed: Markiere Einstieg, Hauptteil und Schluss in drei verschiedenen Zeichen oder Farben.
Vocabulary in context
| Function | Useful English | Use it when ... |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Today I want to talk about ... | you name your topic |
| Order | First ... / Second ... | you organise ideas |
| Example | For example, ... | you make an idea clearer |
| Reason | ... because ... | you explain why |
| Visual | This picture shows ... | you use an image |
| Opinion | I think ... because ... | you give a simple view |
| Ending | To sum up, ... | you finish your main message |
| Questions | Any questions? | you invite the audience |
Mini-use: Choose four phrases and say one sentence with each.
Pronunciation and speaking clearly
Clear speech is more important than sounding like a native speaker.
Try these words slowly, then naturally:
- presenTAtion
- AUdience
- VIsual
- conCLUsion
- FEEDback
Now practise chunks, not single words:
Today I want to talk about / my idea for our school.
This picture shows / the main problem.
To sum up / this is my suggestion.
Private practice option: You may record yourself on your own device. Listen once. Delete the recording if you do not want to keep it. No upload is needed.
Speaking: plan your mini-presentation
Choose one suitable E7 topic, for example a hobby, a place, school life, an event, an environmental idea, a book, a film, a sport or a simple project.
Use this three-part plan:
- Opening – about 15 seconds: Greet the audience and name the topic.
- Main part – about 45–60 seconds: Give two or three points. Add one example or reason.
- Ending – about 10–15 seconds: Sum up and invite one question.
Media rule: Use only 2–3 visuals. Each visual needs a job: show, compare, explain or remind. Use your own media, public-domain material or correctly licensed media. Do not use private social-media screenshots.
Writing: make speaker notes
Do not write a full script first. Make a cue card with short keywords.
Example cue card:
Topic: greener school Opening: small change Point 1: refill station Point 2: sports hall Example: bottle count Ending: test for month Question: Any questions?
Your turn: Write 6–8 short cue lines. Keep each line short enough to read at a glance.
Hint: If you are reading whole sentences all the time, shorten your notes.
German help if needed: Stichwörter helfen Dir beim freien Sprechen. Schreibe nur das auf, was Dich an den nächsten Gedanken erinnert.
Functional grammar toolbox
Use grammar because it helps your message.
Present simple: Use it for facts and regular things. Our club meets on Tuesdays.
Past simple: Use it for finished events. Last week we tested the idea.
because: Give a reason. I chose this picture because it shows the problem.
so: Show a result. The room was noisy, so we moved outside.
Comparatives: Make a simple comparison. This option is cheaper and easier.
E-level outlook – past perfect, optional: Use it only when you clearly need to show that one past action happened before another past action. By the time I started my talk, I had checked the picture.
You do not need the past perfect for a successful mini-presentation.
Listening to questions and answering
A follow-up question is part of the presentation.
Useful questions:
- What do you mean by ...?
- Why did you choose this topic?
- Which part is most important?
- Can you give an example?
- What do you think about ...?
Useful answers:
- I mean ...
- I chose it because ...
- The most important point is ...
- One example is ...
- I think ... because ...
If you do not understand: Could you say that again, please? Could you speak more slowly, please?
Media and audience
Your visuals are for the audience, not for you.
Before you present, ask:
- Can people see it?
- Can people understand it quickly?
- Does it support my words?
- Is there too much text?
- Do I know where the image comes from?
Mini-transfer: Show one visual to a partner for five seconds. Hide it. Ask: “What was the main message?” If the answer is unclear, simplify the visual.
Extra listening challenge
This longer British Council video is optional. Watch only a short section chosen by your teacher. Your goal is not to understand everything. Listen for one useful opening or closing phrase.
Challenge: Write down one phrase you could use in your own talk. Then change it so it fits your topic.
Feedback: two stars and one next step
After a practice talk, a partner gives:
- Star 1: One thing that was clear.
- Star 2: One thing that helped the audience.
- Next step: One small change for the second version.
Useful feedback language:
Your opening was clear. The picture helped me understand ... Try to look up more often. Try to slow down in the middle. Add one example.
Feedback should be specific and kind. It should help the speaker improve.
Improve and use again
Give only the first 20–30 seconds again. Improve one thing from the feedback.
Then ask yourself:
Did the second version become clearer? How do I know?
Self-check: Can do
Mark each statement with yes, almost or not yet.
- I can introduce my topic clearly.
- I can organise two or three points.
- I can use a visual without reading from it.
- I can speak understandably for 60–90 seconds.
- I can answer a simple question.
- I can use feedback to improve one part.
Next course: Build your next English presentation step by step
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
How long should your E7 mini-presentation be? (About 60 to 90 seconds) (!About 10 minutes) (!About 20 minutes) (!Only 10 seconds)
What is a good opening phrase? (Today I want to talk about ...) (!Yesterday tomorrow because ...) (!Any questions before I start the topic?) (!This is the end of my first word.)
What should a useful visual do? (Support your main message) (!Contain all your speaking text) (!Replace your speaking completely) (!Show as much information as possible)
What is a good speaker note? (A short keyword cue) (!A full page to read aloud) (!A private social-media post) (!A list of unrelated words)
Which phrase gives a reason? (I chose it because ...) (!To sum up ...) (!Any questions?) (!First of all ...)
What can you say if you do not understand a question? (Could you say that again, please?) (!I will ignore every question.) (!Your question is wrong.) (!Please ask no questions.)
What is the main job of the ending? (Sum up your message clearly) (!Introduce a completely new topic) (!Read every slide again) (!Add ten new details)
Which tense is useful for a finished event in the past? (Past simple) (!Future perfect) (!Past perfect continuous) (!Present perfect continuous)
What should feedback include? (A clear next step) (!Only a grade) (!A joke about the speaker) (!A completely new presentation)
What should you do after feedback? (Improve one part and try again) (!Delete your whole presentation) (!Add many more slides) (!Ignore the audience)
Memory
| Opening | start and name the topic |
| Signpost | guide the audience through ideas |
| Visual | image or graphic that supports meaning |
| Cue card | short keyword notes for the speaker |
| Audience | people who listen to the presentation |
| Feedback | information that helps you improve |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Funktion |
|---|---|
| Today I want to talk about ... | Opening |
| First ... | Order |
| For example ... | Example |
| To sum up ... | Ending |
| Any questions? | Question time |
Kreuzworträtsel
| opening | What is the first part of a presentation called? |
| audience | Who listens to a presentation? |
| visual | What can support your words with an image or graphic? |
| keyword | What short word can help you remember your next point? |
| feedback | What helps you improve after a practice talk? |
| question | What can the audience ask after your talk? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Opening challenge: Record or say three different opening sentences for the same topic. Choose the clearest one.
- Five-second visual: Choose one legal image. Show it for five seconds and explain its main message in two English sentences.
- Cue-card makeover: Turn a short paragraph into six keyword lines.
- Question cards: Write four simple audience questions and practise short answers with a partner.
Standard
- 60–90 second talk: Plan and give a mini-presentation with two or three visuals and one follow-up question.
- Visual test: Compare two possible visuals for the same point. Explain which one communicates the idea more clearly and why.
- Two stars and one next step: Give feedback to a partner, then check whether the second version became clearer.
- Audience switch: Present the same idea once to classmates and once as if you were speaking to younger pupils. Change vocabulary and examples.
Schwer
- Mini argument: Present one simple opinion, one reason, one example and one possible different view.
- Mini mediation: Read a short German notice chosen by your teacher and explain its key message in simple English without translating every sentence.
- Media audit: Analyse a short presentation clip. Identify one strong media choice and one possible improvement, with evidence.
- Version 2: Give your full mini-presentation twice. Use feedback between the versions and write a short reflection on what changed.
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Lernkontrolle
- Rebuild the structure: You get five mixed presentation lines. Put them into a logical order and explain your choices.
- Choose a visual: Select one of three possible visuals for a fictional school topic and explain how it would help the audience.
- Change for the audience: Rewrite one explanation for a younger audience using simpler words without changing the main idea.
- Respond under pressure: Answer three simple follow-up questions. If one is unclear, use a clarification phrase before answering.
- Improve with feedback: Read two pieces of partner feedback. Decide which change you would make first and explain why.
- New topic transfer: Plan a new 45-second mini-talk on a topic you have not practised before. Reuse the same structure but new vocabulary.
Lernnachweis
For a successful learning record, show that you can:
- plan a clear opening, main part and ending
- speak for about 60–90 seconds
- use understandable English and suitable E7 vocabulary
- use two or three visuals for a clear purpose
- use speaker notes without reading a full script
- give a reason or example
- answer at least one simple follow-up question
- use feedback to improve one part
- reflect briefly on your second version
- handle media responsibly and protect privacy
A recording is not required. The learning record can also be completed live in class.
OERs zum Thema
Freie und passende Medien im Kurs
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