E7 E - Present information from different media
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E7 E - Present information from different media
Mini description: Connect a few useful facts from a text, picture, map or diagram and turn them into a short English presentation. Keep it clear, relevant and easy to follow.
Look first. What can you already say about this place in 20 seconds? Try in English before you use help.
I can
| At the end, I can ... |
|---|
| pick useful information from different media. |
| explain what a picture, map or diagram shows. |
| connect 3–5 facts in a short presentation. |
| speak clearly and react to a simple follow-up question. |
| check whether my information really comes from the media. |
Your learning route
| Notice | What information is in each medium? |
| Understand | What does it mean? |
| Try | Say one useful sentence. |
| Use | Connect two or three sources. |
| Communicate | Give a short presentation. |
| Feedback | Check clarity and evidence. |
| Improve | Change one weak point. |
| Use again | Transfer the skill to a new topic. |
Before you start
Quick try: Choose one picture on this page. Say three things: What can you see? Where is it? Why could it be useful in a presentation?
Hint: Start with The picture shows ... or This could be useful because ...
Deutsch nur bei Bedarf: Du musst nicht jedes Detail verstehen. Suche zuerst nach Informationen, die für deine Präsentation wirklich wichtig sind.
Media lab: London
You will use one short topic so that you can focus on the skill: combining media.
Text card: London is the capital of the United Kingdom. It is a large city with many different areas, landmarks and transport connections. Visitors often use maps, photos and data to plan what they want to see.
Your job: Do not repeat every fact. Choose only what helps your message.
Picture: notice useful details
Try: Say two sentences about the picture.
Useful language: The picture shows ... / In the background, you can see ... / This image suggests ...
Better than listing: Add a reason: I chose this picture because ...
Map: find and connect places
Try: Find the River Thames and two central areas. Then explain one simple relationship.
Useful language: ... is north of ... / ... is near ... / The map shows that ...
Hint: A map gives spatial information. Do not describe colours unless the colours carry meaning.
Diagram: read the main message
Look for the main trend, not every number.
Useful language: The graph shows ... / The number rises ... / There is a clear change ... / Compared with ..., ...
Media check: A graph may show change over time. A picture usually cannot prove the same thing.
A second diagram: choose, do not overload
You do not need to explain every bar. Choose one visible pattern and say what the diagram helps you understand.
Challenge: What can this diagram tell you that the skyline photo cannot?
Listening and viewing
Watch two learners giving presentations. First watch for the main idea. On the second viewing, notice how they organise their talk.
First viewing: Which speaker is easier for you to follow? Give one concrete reason.
Second viewing: Notice one opening phrase, one way of moving to the next point and one feature of clear speaking.
German help if needed: Achte auf Aufbau und Verständlichkeit, nicht auf perfekte Aussprache.
Reading: turn sources into speaking notes
Read this short source set.
| Source | Information |
|---|---|
| Short text | London is the capital of the United Kingdom and a major city. |
| Picture | The skyline combines older landmarks and modern buildings. |
| Map | Central areas lie on both sides of the River Thames. |
| Graph | London's population has changed strongly over time. |
Bad notes: full sentences copied from all sources.
Better notes: capital – Thames – old + modern skyline – population change
Rule: Notes help you speak. They should not become a script that you only read aloud.
Vocabulary in context
| Word or phrase | Use it like this |
|---|---|
| source | This source gives information about ... |
| shows | The map shows ... |
| according to | According to the graph, ... |
| compared with | Compared with the photo, the map ... |
| main point | The main point is ... |
| evidence | My evidence is the graph. |
| however | The photo is useful; however, it gives no exact numbers. |
Pronunciation: clarity first
Focus on understandable stress.
Presentation words: PRE-sen-TA-tion, IN-for-MA-tion, DI-a-gram, COM-pared, AC-cord-ing.
Try this rhythm: The MAP shows WHERE it is. The GRAPH shows HOW it changed.
Goal: Be easy to understand. You do not need to sound like a native speaker.
Speaking: build a 45-second presentation
Use this simple structure:
- Opening: Today I'd like to show you ...
- Media point 1: The picture shows ...
- Media point 2: The map tells us ...
- Media point 3: According to the graph ...
- Conclusion: Together, these sources show ...
Try without reading full sentences.
E-level upgrade: Add one comparison or reason: The map is more useful for location, while the graph is better for change over time.
Writing: from notes to a short script
Write 60–90 words. Use at least two different media.
Model: Today I'd like to present London using a picture, a map and a graph. The picture shows a city with famous and modern buildings. The map helps us see how central areas are connected by the River Thames. The graph adds another kind of information because it shows population change over time. Together, the media give a clearer picture than one source alone.
Improve it: Replace one general sentence with a more precise observation from a medium.
Mediation
A German classmate says: Ich verstehe die Grafik, aber ich weiß nicht, wie ich sie auf Englisch erklären soll.
Do not translate every word. Give the main message in simple English: The graph shows ... The most important change is ...
Mediation rule: Keep the meaning, choose what the listener needs, and use your own words.
Functional grammar
Use grammar to make your message clear.
| Function | Useful form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| describe | present simple | The map shows central London. |
| locate | there is / there are | There are several areas near the river. |
| compare | comparative forms | The map is more detailed than the photo. |
| explain | because | I use the graph because it shows change. |
| connect contrast | while / however | The photo gives an impression, while the graph gives data. |
Controlled E-outlook: You may meet the past perfect later when two past events need a clear order. Do not use it here unless it really helps your meaning.
Help ladder
| Step | Help |
|---|---|
| 1 | Try in English from the medium. |
| 2 | Use one phrase from the vocabulary table. |
| 3 | Reduce your idea to keywords. |
| 4 | Ask a partner for one hint. |
| 5 | German help only if meaning is still blocked. |
Direct feedback
After your first try, ask a partner to check only three things:
- Clear message: I understood the main point.
- Media evidence: I heard where the information came from.
- Speaking: The speaker was easy to follow.
Then improve one point and present again.
Mini-transfer
New situation: You have a school map, a photo of the playground and a small diagram about how students travel to school.
In 30 seconds, explain which two media you would use for a presentation about a better school morning and why.
Safe and responsible media use
Use class material, your own material or openly licensed media. Use fictional profiles instead of private social-media data. Recordings are voluntary and should stay private unless everyone has agreed to sharing. Do not upload classmates' work, voices or images to external services without permission.
If you use AI for feedback, ask for one hint or one language check. Check whether the feedback fits your E7-E level. Keep your own ideas and wording instead of replacing your text with an AI-written version.
Self-check
| Can-do | Yes | Almost | Not yet |
|---|---|---|---|
| I can choose useful facts from different media. | |||
| I can say what a picture, map or graph shows. | |||
| I can connect at least two sources. | |||
| I can give a short presentation without reading every word. | |||
| I can use feedback to improve one clear point. |
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
What is the best first step when you use several media? (Choose the information that supports your main message) (!Copy every detail from every source) (!Describe only the colours) (!Write a long full script first)
Which sentence correctly refers to a map? (The map shows where the places are) (!The map proves how people feel) (!The map tells us every exact future event) (!The map is only decoration)
Which phrase is useful for a graph? (According to the graph) (!In my private account) (!Without any source) (!I copied everything)
What should speaking notes mainly contain? (Keywords and short prompts) (!A full copied paragraph) (!Only difficult grammar) (!Unrelated facts)
Why can two different media be useful together? (They can give different kinds of information) (!They always say exactly the same thing) (!They remove the need to explain) (!They make sources unnecessary)
Which sentence makes a useful comparison? (The map is more useful for location than the photo) (!The map very location photo) (!Map better because yes) (!The photo map graph all same)
What is a good goal for pronunciation? (Be easy to understand) (!Copy one exact accent) (!Speak as fast as possible) (!Avoid all natural pauses)
What is good mediation? (Give the needed meaning in your own words) (!Translate every word automatically) (!Add facts that are not in the source) (!Ignore the listener)
What should you do after feedback? (Improve one clear point and try again) (!Delete your whole presentation) (!Ignore all feedback) (!Add more facts without checking them)
How should AI be used in this course? (As checked support for hints or feedback) (!As a replacement for your own text) (!To upload private class recordings) (!To invent missing source information)
Memory
| Picture | visual impression |
| Map | location |
| Graph | data trend |
| Source | origin of information |
| Evidence | support for a point |
| Conclusion | final message |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| Picture | gives a visual impression |
| Map | shows where places are |
| Graph | shows data or change |
| Keywords | support free speaking |
| Feedback | helps you improve a second try |
Kreuzworträtsel
| source | Where does your information come from? |
| caption | What short text can explain a picture? |
| diagram | What visual medium can display structured information? |
| evidence | What supports a statement? |
| compare | What do you do when you show similarities or differences? |
| summary | What gives the main points in a short form? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- Picture talk: Choose one Commons image on this page and speak for 20 seconds using The picture shows ... and one reason.
- Map sentence: Use the London map and write three accurate location sentences.
- Graph headline: Give the population graph a short English headline that captures its main message.
- Keyword notes: Turn the model presentation into no more than eight keywords.
Standard
- Two-source talk: Combine one picture and one map in a 45-second presentation.
- Media comparison: Explain why a graph and a photo answer different questions.
- Partner feedback: Present once, collect one point of feedback, improve it and present again.
- Mediation task: Explain the main idea of one diagram in simple English to a partner who first describes it in German.
Schwer
- Three-source presentation: Combine a text, a picture and a graph in a 60-second presentation with a clear conclusion.
- Perspective switch: Present the same media once for tourists and once for students planning a class trip. Change what you select.
- Mini discussion: With a partner, decide which two media are strongest for explaining London and support your choices with evidence.
- Media project: Create your own small source set with one openly licensed image, one simple diagram and a 70–100 word text; then give a short presentation without uploading private data.
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Lernkontrolle
- Source choice: You receive a photo, a map, a short text and a graph about a city. Select only two for a 45-second talk and explain why they fit your message.
- Evidence check: A learner says, The photo proves that the city population is growing. Explain why this claim is weak and choose a better source.
- Transfer task: Plan a short presentation about your route to school using a map and one other medium. Explain what each medium contributes.
- Audience change: Adapt the same source set for two audiences: exchange students and parents. Show how your information selection changes.
- Improve a talk: A presentation has many facts but no clear link between them. Rewrite the plan so that every source supports one main message.
Lernnachweis
For a successful learning record, show that you can:
- Select information: choose a few relevant facts instead of copying everything.
- Use media actively: explain what a picture, map or diagram contributes.
- Connect sources: link at least two media with clear language.
- Present clearly: speak for about 45–60 seconds using keywords rather than a full script.
- Respond: answer one simple follow-up question.
- Improve: use feedback to make one visible improvement.
- Work responsibly: use legal media and protect private data.
OERs zum Thema
Folgekurs
Next step: E7 E - Compare and explain information — use several sources to compare ideas, explain reasons and support a short argument.
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