E9 G - Give your opinion and two reasons
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E9 G - Give your opinion and two reasons
Einleitung
Your goal: Say what you think. Give two clear reasons. Ask one simple follow-up question.
Look at the speech bubbles. Think of a familiar topic: phones at school, homework, free time, sport, music or school trips.
Quick start: Choose one topic and finish this sentence aloud: I think ... because ...
Du arbeitest in kurzen Schritten: understand → respond → ask → get a hint → improve → use it again. Die wichtigsten Redemittel stehen zuerst auf Englisch. Deutsche Hilfen erklären nur das Nötigste.
I can ...
| Am Ende kann ich ... | Check |
|---|---|
| I can give a clear opinion. | ☐ |
| I can give two simple reasons. | ☐ |
| I can ask a follow-up question. | ☐ |
| I can react politely to another opinion. | ☐ |
| I can write a short opinion text. | ☐ |
Vorwissen aktivieren
Say one sentence for each starter:
| Starter | Your idea |
|---|---|
| I like ... | ... |
| I don't like ... | ... |
| I think ... | ... |
| My reason is ... | ... |
Mini-check: Can you already add because?
Your simple opinion pattern
Use this short pattern:
| Step | English | Hint |
|---|---|---|
| Opinion | I think ... | Sag klar, was du denkst. |
| Reason 1 | First, ... because ... | Nenne einen einfachen Grund. |
| Reason 2 | Also, ... because ... | Nenne einen zweiten Grund. |
| Example | For example, ... | Ein Beispiel ist optional. |
Model: I think school trips are important. First, we learn outside the classroom. Also, we spend time together. For example, we can learn about a city by visiting it.
Keep it short. Clear ideas are more important than difficult words.
Medien-Einstieg: Phones at school
Look first. Do not read a long text.
What can you see? What might the rule be? Give one opinion:
I think phones should / should not ... because ...
There is no single correct opinion. Your reasons must fit your opinion.
Listening and Viewing
First viewing: no transcript, no full translation. Listen for the main idea.
| Listen for | Your note |
|---|---|
| one phrase for an opinion | ... |
| one phrase for a reason | ... |
| one phrase you want to use | ... |
Second viewing: Watch again. Pause or replay short parts if needed. If the speed is difficult, reduce playback speed. Only after two listening attempts may you use subtitles or a transcript as support.
Respond: Say one new sentence with a phrase you noticed.
Listen again: polite reactions
Before watching, predict: Which phrase sounds more polite?
No. You are wrong. or I see your point, but ...
After watching, use one polite reaction in a mini-dialogue.
A: I think homework is useful.
B: I see your point, but I think we sometimes get too much.
A: Why?
B: Because we also need time to rest.
Reading: two short opinions
The profiles below are fictional.
Leah, 14: I think phones should stay in bags during lessons. First, I can focus better. Also, people talk more when they do not look at their phones all the time.
Sam, 15: I think phones can be useful in class. First, we can check a word quickly. Also, we can use them for a learning task when the teacher says it is OK.
Answer in short English:
- Main idea: What does Leah think?
- Reason check: Name one of Sam's reasons.
- Your response: Who do you agree with more? Give one reason.
Kontextwortschatz
| Function | Useful English |
|---|---|
| opinion | I think ... / In my opinion, ... |
| reason | because ... / My reason is ... |
| second reason | Also, ... / Another reason is ... |
| example | For example, ... |
| agree | I agree. / That's true. |
| disagree politely | I see your point, but ... / I don't agree because ... |
| ask | Why? / What do you think? |
| clarify | Can you say that again? / What do you mean? |
Choose four phrases. Say them aloud twice. Then use them without looking.
Aussprache und Fluency
You do not need a perfect accent. You need to be easy to understand.
Speak in short chunks:
I THINK phones are USEful / because they HELP me LEARN.
FIRST, it is EASY. / ALSO, it saves TIME.
Practice this cycle:
- Slow speaking: Say the sentence slowly and clearly.
- Chunking: Pause after the opinion and after each reason.
- Stress: Stress the important words.
- Second try: Say it again a little more smoothly.
Optional recordings stay private. Record yourself only if you want to. Do not upload a recording unless you have clearly chosen to do so.
Speaking: 30–45 seconds
Choose one topic:
| Topic | Start |
|---|---|
| phones at school | I think phones ... |
| homework | I think homework ... |
| school trips | I think school trips ... |
| sport after school | I think sport ... |
| music while studying | I think music ... |
Speak for about 30–45 seconds.
Use this order:
Opinion → reason 1 → reason 2 → optional example
Your partner listens and asks one question:
Why? / Can you give an example? / What do you mean?
Then switch roles.
Hilfestufen
| Level | Help |
|---|---|
| Help 1 | I think ___. First, ___ because ___. Also, ___ because ___. |
| Help 2 | opinion → first reason → also → example |
| Help 3 | Use only three note words. Speak freely. |
Start with the help you need. On your second try, use one level less.
Functional grammar
Focus on only a few useful forms.
1. Opinion + sentence
I think school trips are useful.
2. Reason with because
I like group work because we can help each other.
3. Add a second point
Also, it can be fun.
4. Contrast
I like phones, but we need clear rules.
Remember: after because, use a subject and a verb.
Correct: because it helps me.
Not yet: because helps me.
Error analysis
Improve these short sentences. Keep the original idea.
| First try | Better version | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| I think phones useful. | I think phones are useful. | The sentence needs a verb. |
| I like it because helps me. | I like it because it helps me. | After because, use subject + verb. |
| I think homework good because learn more. | I think homework is good because I learn more. | Add the missing verbs and subject. |
| I agree because same opinion. | I agree because I have the same opinion. | Make the reason a full short sentence. |
Do not replace your whole text. Mark one problem, improve it, and keep your own wording.
Writing
Write 60–80 words about one familiar topic.
Use this frame if needed:
Hi ...,
I think ... .
First, ... because ... .
Also, ... because ... .
For example, ... .
What do you think?
Best, ...
Use a fictional name if you need a profile. Do not include private social-media data, addresses, phone numbers or real application data.
Mediation: key points, not full translation
A school notice says:
Im Unterricht bleiben Handys in der Tasche. Für Lernaufgaben kann die Lehrkraft die Nutzung erlauben.
A fictional exchange student asks what the rule means.
Give the two key points in simple English. Do not translate every word.
Possible start: At this school, phones ...
Feedback: one small next step
Use this after speaking or writing:
| Check | Yes / Not yet |
|---|---|
| The opinion is clear. | ☐ / ☐ |
| There are two reasons. | ☐ / ☐ |
| The reasons fit the opinion. | ☐ / ☐ |
| The message is easy to understand. | ☐ / ☐ |
| One question or reaction is included. | ☐ / ☐ |
Give feedback like this:
Good: Your opinion is clear.
Next step: Add a second reason.
Try again: Say or write the improved version.
If you use AI for feedback, check its facts, suggestions and sources. Keep your own text and decide yourself which changes are useful. Do not send private recordings or personal data to external AI services without clear permission.
Transfer: use it again
Use the same language with a new topic:
Should the school day start later?
Is a class trip better than a normal school day?
Is gaming a good free-time activity?
Should students work in groups more often?
Your target stays the same: one opinion + two reasons + one response or question.
Can-do check
| I can ... | Yes | With help | Not yet |
|---|---|---|---|
| give my opinion clearly | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| give two simple reasons | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| ask a follow-up question | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| react politely | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| improve one sentence after feedback | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Folgekurs: E9 G - Agree, disagree and ask follow-up questions
Interaktive Aufgaben
Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen
Which sentence gives a clear opinion? (I think school trips are useful.) (!Because school trips.) (!Useful school trips maybe.) (!School trips reason.)
What is the target in this course? (One opinion and at least two reasons) (!Two opinions and no reasons) (!A long speech with difficult words) (!A full translation into German)
Which word often introduces a reason? (because) (!maybe) (!hello) (!later)
Which phrase adds a second reason? (Also, ...) (!Goodbye, ...) (!Yesterday, ...) (!Excuse me, ...)
Which question asks for a reason? (Why?) (!Where?) (!When?) (!Who?)
Which reaction is polite? (I see your point, but ...) (!You are wrong.) (!Stop talking.) (!No idea.)
What should you do before using a transcript in the viewing task? (Listen or watch first) (!Translate every word first) (!Read every answer first) (!Skip the video)
Which sentence is grammatically complete? (I like group work because it helps me.) (!I like group work because helps me.) (!I like group work because helping.) (!I like group work because help.)
What matters most in pronunciation here? (Being easy to understand) (!Sounding exactly like one native speaker) (!Speaking as fast as possible) (!Using difficult words)
What is a good next step after feedback? (Improve one point and try again) (!Delete your whole text) (!Change every sentence at once) (!Ignore your own ideas)
Memory
| I think ... | opinion |
| because | reason |
| Also, ... | second point |
| Why? | ask for a reason |
| I see your point, but ... | polite reaction |
| For example, ... | example |
| Can you say that again? | clarification |
Drag and Drop
| Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu. | Thema |
|---|---|
| I think ... | give an opinion |
| because ... | give a reason |
| Also, ... | add another point |
| Why? | ask a follow-up question |
| I see your point, but ... | disagree politely |
Kreuzworträtsel
| opinion | What do you give when you say what you think? |
| because | Which word can introduce a reason? |
| example | What can make a reason easier to understand? |
| agree | What verb means to have the same opinion? |
| clarify | What can you ask someone to do when you do not understand? |
| feedback | What helps you improve after a first try? |
LearningApps
Lückentext
Offene Aufgaben
Leicht
- One-sentence opinion: Choose a familiar topic and say one sentence with I think ... because ....
- Picture opinion: Look at one course image and give one opinion plus one reason.
- Reason cards: Write three simple reasons on small cards and match each reason to a topic.
- Question practice: Ask a partner Why? and one more follow-up question.
Standard
- Thirty-second opinion: Speak for 30–45 seconds with one opinion and two reasons.
- Mini email: Write 60–80 words about a familiar school or free-time topic.
- Partner response: Listen to a partner, react politely and ask one follow-up question.
- Mediation message: Explain the two key points of a short German school notice in simple English without translating word for word.
Schwer
- Two-sided view: Give your opinion, then mention one point another person might make.
- Class survey: Ask four classmates a neutral question, note their reasons and report the most common ideas without naming anyone.
- Private speaking reflection: Make an optional private recording, listen once, improve one clear point and record a second version without uploading it.
- Source check: Find one factual claim connected with your topic, check it in a reliable source and clearly separate the fact from your opinion.
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Lernkontrolle
- New topic transfer: You get a new familiar topic. Give a clear opinion, two fitting reasons and one example without using the exact model text.
- Listening response: Listen to a short opinion, identify the speaker's view and two reasons, then respond with one question.
- Repair task: Improve a short text with missing subjects or verbs after because while keeping the writer's original ideas.
- Dialogue transfer: React to a different opinion politely, ask for clarification and then state your own view.
- Mediation transfer: Explain the key message of a short German notice to an English-speaking visitor using only the information they need.
- Feedback use: Receive one piece of feedback, choose a useful change and explain why your new version is clearer.
Lernnachweis
Für einen Lernnachweis ist wichtig:
- Clear opinion: Du formulierst eine verständliche eigene Meinung.
- Two reasons: Du nennst mindestens zwei einfache und passende Gründe.
- Interaction: Du reagierst auf eine andere Person und stellst mindestens eine passende Rückfrage.
- Comprehensibility: Deine Aussprache und dein Satzbau sind verständlich; Akzentfreiheit ist kein Ziel.
- Writing: Du schreibst einen kurzen strukturierten Meinungstext mit nachvollziehbarer Reihenfolge.
- Improvement: Du nutzt Feedback für mindestens eine gezielte Verbesserung und erhältst dabei deine eigenen Ideen und Formulierungen.
- Responsible media use: Freiwillige Aufnahmen bleiben privat; persönliche Daten werden nicht ungefragt veröffentlicht oder an externe Dienste weitergegeben.
OERs zum Thema
Weitere geprüfte Medien und Quellen:
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Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg: Sprechen – an Gesprächen teilnehmen
Bildungsplan Baden-Württemberg: Aussprache und Intonation
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