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E7 M - Give a short presentation from notes

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Einleitung

Mini-Beschreibung: Present a familiar topic in English for about 60–90 seconds. Use keywords and useful images, not a full script. Speak so your audience can follow you.

Media start – look first, then speak: What is the speaker doing? What is useful about the notes? Say two short sentences in English before you read on.

English first: Try the task in English. Use the picture, context and hints. German help appears only where it is really useful.

I can

After this aiMOOC, you can:

give a short presentation from keywords.
open, organise and end your talk clearly.
use one or two functional images that help the audience understand.
speak clearly with useful pauses and sentence stress.
use feedback to improve and present again.

What you already know

Think of a topic you know well: a hobby, a place, an animal, a game, a book, a sport or a school project.

Say your topic aloud. Then add one reason:

My topic is ... . I chose it because ... .

If you need help: because = weil. Do not translate the whole presentation.

Notice: What makes a short presentation work?

A good short presentation has a clear path:

opening → two or three main points → ending

Your notes should be short. They remind you of ideas; they do not contain every sentence.

Useful note card:

Part	Keywords
Opening	skate park – Saturday – friends
Main point 1	ramps – practise balance
Main point 2	music – meet people
Visual	photo of ramps
Ending	favourite place – try it

Do not write: On Saturday I always go to the skate park with my friends because ... on your note card. That is already a script.

Understand: From notes to speech

Here is a short model. First look at the notes above. Then read the spoken version.

Model presentation:

Hello everyone. Today I'd like to tell you about my favourite place: our skate park. I often go there on Saturdays with my friends. First, I like the ramps because I can practise my balance. This picture shows the area where we usually start. I also like the music and the people there. Finally, the skate park is a place where I can learn something and have fun. Thanks for listening.

Notice: The speaker uses the same ideas as the notes, but turns them into natural sentences.

Functional language

Use a few simple signposts. You do not need difficult language.

Job	Useful English
Start	Hello everyone. / Today I'd like to talk about ...
Add a point	First, ... / Another thing is ...
Give a reason	I like it because ...
Use an image	This picture shows ...
Finish	Finally, ... / Thanks for listening.

Grammar that helps: Use the simple present for facts and routines. Use because to give a reason. Use first, another thing, finally to make your ideas easy to follow.

No new difficult tense is needed for this presentation.

Listening and Viewing

Watch actively. You do not need to understand every word.

First viewing: Watch for the main message. What makes a presentation easier to follow?

Second viewing: Write only three keywords. Then compare with a partner.

Now watch a short section of this presentation-skills lesson. Focus on the opening and topic introduction.

Use about 0:45–3:50 for this course. Listen at the normal pace first. On the second viewing, English subtitles can help.

Quick check: Which phrase could you use in your own presentation? Say it aloud.

Reading: Good notes or a script?

Read the two versions.

A: My dog – name Milo – five years – loves water – funny photo – why special

B: My dog is called Milo and he is five years old. He loves water and I have a funny photo of him because he always jumps into ...

Version A is better for speaking from notes. It leaves space for real speaking and eye contact. Version B invites you to read.

Vocabulary in context

Learn words through the task, not as an isolated list.

Word or phrase	Meaning in this task	Example
keyword	a short word that reminds you of an idea	Write keywords, not full sentences.
audience	the people listening to you	Look at your audience.
visual	an image, map, object or simple chart	Use one useful visual.
main point	one important idea	My first main point is ...
pause	a short stop while speaking	Pause after an important idea.
feedback	information that helps you improve	Use feedback and try again.

Pronunciation and clear speaking

The goal is understandable English, not accent-free English.

Try these chunks slowly, then at a natural pace:

Today I'd like to talk about ...

First, I want to show you ...

This picture shows ...

Finally, ...

Make a small pause after Today, First or Finally. Stress important content words, not every word equally.

Try → feedback → improve: Say one line to a partner. Your partner answers with one point that was clear and one small improvement.

Try: Build your own note card

Choose one familiar topic. Keep it small enough for 60–90 seconds.

Part	Your notes
Opening	topic + why
Point 1	keyword + detail
Point 2	keyword + detail
Point 3	optional
Visual	one useful image or object
Ending	short final idea

Rule: Maximum about 3–5 words per note line. No full written speech.

Use media on purpose

A picture should help your audience understand, remember or imagine something. Do not add an image only because it looks nice.

Ask yourself: What should the audience notice in this image? If you have no answer, choose another visual.

Use your own image or a freely licensed image, for example from Wikimedia Commons. Check the source and licence. Do not use private social-media photos or personal data.

Speaking: Present once

Give your presentation to one partner or a small group.

Target: one speaker, about 60–90 seconds, one or two useful visuals, notes only.

While you speak:

Start clearly.
Look up regularly.
Use your notes only as reminders.
Point to the visual when it helps.
End clearly.

Feedback: Improve one thing

Your partner gives short feedback in English.

Two stars and one next step:

Clear: I understood ...

Useful: Your picture helped because ...

Next step: Next time, try to ...

Choose one next step. Then present the same talk again, a little better.

Questions and reactions

After the talk, the audience may ask a simple question.

Useful reactions:

That's a good question.

I think ...

For me, ... because ...

Sorry, could you repeat the question?

You do not need a perfect answer. React, give a reason and keep your message clear.

Writing

Do not write a full speech. Write a clean note card and a short reflection after your second try.

My presentation worked well because ...

Next time I want to improve ...

This keeps writing connected to speaking.

Mediation mini-task

A classmate asks in German what the English presentation checklist means. Explain the most important three points in short German sentences. Do not translate every line word for word. Then return to English and use the checklist for your own talk.

Safe practice and AI

A recording is optional. If you record yourself, keep the file private unless you have clearly agreed to share it. Do not upload recordings, names, faces or private social-media data without permission.

If you use AI feedback, check whether it matches the task and your teacher's criteria. AI can suggest improvements, but it should not replace your own notes or your own speaking.

Mini-transfer

Change the situation: Imagine you are presenting the same topic to a new student who knows nothing about it. Which one sentence or image would you change? Try the improved version.

Self-check: Can do

Before you finish, answer honestly:

I can speak for about 60–90 seconds from keywords.
I can use an opening, main points and an ending.
I can use a functional image.
I can give at least one reason with because.
I can look up and speak clearly enough to be understood.
I can use feedback and improve one part.

If one point is not ready yet, repeat only that part.

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

What should be on a note card for a short presentation? (Keywords) (!A complete script) (!Long paragraphs) (!Every sentence you want to say)

What is a useful opening phrase? (Today I'd like to talk about ...) (!I have no ending) (!Read the next paragraph) (!This is every detail)

Why do you use a functional image? (To help the audience understand) (!To fill empty space) (!To avoid speaking) (!To make the talk longer)

Which word can introduce a reason? (because) (!finally) (!picture) (!audience)

What should you do after useful feedback? (Improve one point and try again) (!Write a full script) (!Ignore the feedback) (!Add more text to every slide)

What is a good length for this course presentation? (About 60 to 90 seconds) (!About ten minutes) (!One sentence only) (!As long as possible)

What is the main goal for pronunciation? (Be understandable) (!Sound exactly like one accent) (!Speak as fast as possible) (!Avoid all pauses)

What can you say when you need a question again? (Sorry, could you repeat the question?) (!I will read my notes) (!There are no questions) (!That is my whole script)

What is safer when practising with a recording? (Keep it private unless sharing is agreed) (!Upload it automatically) (!Include private account data) (!Share classmates' faces without asking)

What should AI feedback do in this task? (Support your own improvement) (!Replace your own presentation) (!Write every sentence for you) (!Upload your recording automatically)

Memory

keyword	short reminder
audience	people listening
visual	helpful image
opening	clear start
pause	short speaking break
feedback	advice for improvement

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
opening	greet the audience and name the topic
main point	explain one important idea
visual	show something that supports the idea
ending	finish with a clear final thought
feedback	use a comment to improve the next try

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Kreuzworträtsel

Notes	What should contain keywords instead of a full script?
Audience	Who listens to your presentation?
Visuals	What can support your ideas with pictures or charts?
Opening	What is the clear first part of a presentation called?
Ending	What is the final part of a presentation called?
Feedback	What helps you improve your second try?

LearningApps

Lückentext

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

Stichwortkarte: Create a note card for a familiar topic with an opening, two main points and an ending.
Bildauswahl: Find two freely licensed images for one topic and explain in English which one is more useful for your audience.
Sprechprobe: Speak for 30 seconds from only five keywords. Do not write full sentences first.
Aussprache: Practise three presentation phrases with clear pauses and mark the words you want to stress.

Standard

Kurzpräsentation: Give a 60–90 second presentation from notes and use one functional visual.
Peer-Feedback: Listen to a partner and give one clear strength and one specific next step in English.
Fragen beantworten: Prepare three possible audience questions and answer each with one reason.
Medienkompetenz: Compare a decorative image and a functional image. Explain why one supports the message better.

Schwer

Transferpräsentation: Adapt the same presentation for a different audience and change your opening or visual.
Mini-Interview: Interview a classmate about presentation strategies and report the two most useful ideas in your own words.
Präsentationsanalyse: Watch a short freely available presentation clip and identify opening, signposts, visuals, pauses and ending.
Verbesserungsschleife: Present, collect feedback, improve one feature and present again. Compare the two versions in a short reflection.

Lernkontrolle

Struktur übertragen: You receive six mixed keywords about a hobby. Arrange them into a sensible opening, main part and ending and explain your choices.
Medienentscheidung: Choose between two possible visuals for a presentation and justify which one supports the audience better.
Sprechstrategie: A learner keeps reading from a full script. Suggest two concrete changes that would make the talk more natural.
Feedback anwenden: A partner says, “Your ideas were clear, but I could not see when one point ended.” Decide on one speaking strategy and show how you would use it.
Publikumswechsel: Explain how you would change a presentation about your school for a new student from another country.
Sicher präsentieren: Describe how you can practise with images, recordings or AI feedback while protecting privacy and keeping your own work your own.

Lernnachweis

For a successful learning record, you should show that you can:

prepare concise English notes instead of a full script.
give a clear 60–90 second presentation on a familiar topic.
use an opening, two or three main ideas and an ending.
use at least one image or object for a clear learning purpose.
speak understandably with eye contact, pauses and useful signposts.
respond to one simple question.
use feedback to improve a second attempt.
reflect briefly on what improved and what you want to practise next.

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