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E9 E - Develop a personal speaking improvement plan

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E9 E - Develop a personal speaking improvement plan

Mini-Beschreibung: Analyse a voluntary, private speaking sample with five lenses — clarity, fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary and repair strategies — and turn the evidence into a realistic personal practice plan. Zielgruppe: Klasse 9, E-Niveau, Englisch als erste Fremdsprache, Baden-Württemberg.

Einleitung

In this aiMOOC, you improve speaking by using one short cycle again and again:

English first → understand → respond → ask → hint → improve → use again.

You do not need a perfect accent. Your priority is being understood, keeping ideas connected and reacting when communication becomes difficult. You work independently, compare perspectives, check media and feedback, and revise your own language.

Privacy first: Any recording is voluntary. You can record only on your own device, listen privately and delete it afterwards. Do not upload recordings unless you actively choose to do so and your school rules allow it. No external AI service is required. Do not share private social-media data, real application data or other sensitive personal information. Use fictional data for role plays.

I-can goals

I can ...	Evidence
speak for about 90–120 seconds on an age-appropriate topic	my ideas are connected and understandable
identify one strength and one priority in my own speaking	I can point to a concrete moment
improve clarity, fluency, pronunciation or vocabulary with a focused strategy	my second attempt shows a specific change
use repair strategies when I get stuck	I can rephrase, clarify or ask for help
give and use short, respectful feedback	I keep the speaker's own wording and purpose
explain my personal practice plan	I name a goal, routine, evidence and next step

Vorwissen: Quick check

Choose one prompt: A school rule I would change, A useful app for learning, or One thing teenagers should know about AI feedback. Speak for one minute without writing a full script.

Then answer in English: What was easy? Where did you slow down? What helped you continue?

If you prefer not to record, do the task live to yourself or with a partner.

Media start: Listen for strategies

Watch selected parts of this BBC Learning English lesson. Do not try to copy an accent. Listen for phrases and pronunciation features that make interaction easier.

Before watching: Predict two things that can make a conversation flow.

While watching: Note one useful linker, one pronunciation feature and one phrase for keeping a conversation going.

After watching: Use two of your notes in a 30-second response to a new question.

Five lenses for your speaking

Use only a few criteria. The goal is not a score; the goal is a useful next step.

Lens	Ask yourself	Useful evidence
Clarity	Can a listener follow my main point and structure?	signposts, clear examples, understandable sentences
Fluency	Do I keep ideas moving without rushing?	manageable pauses, connected ideas, steady pace
Pronunciation	Do stress, rhythm and sounds support understanding?	key words are clear; stress helps meaning
Vocabulary	Are my words precise enough for the task?	topic words, useful collocations, less repetition
Repair strategies	What do I do when I get stuck or notice a problem?	rephrase, clarify, correct, ask, use a simpler expression

E9-E reflection rule: Do not write “good” or “bad”. Write evidence + effect + next action. Example: “I paused before most examples, so my argument sounded less connected. Next time I will use three signposts: first, however, therefore.”

Reading: What counts as improvement?

Improvement is not “speaking faster”. In this course, better speaking means that your listener can follow your ideas more easily, your language fits the task, and you can recover when you lose a word or change your mind.

A noticeable accent is not automatically a communication problem. The Baden-Württemberg curriculum for English in classes 7/8/9 focuses on pronunciation and intonation that are clear enough for understanding, even when a first-language accent is still present.

Think: Which of the five lenses matters most for your current goal? Give one reason.

Context vocabulary

Function	Useful language
organise ideas	first of all · another point is · however · overall
give evidence	for example · one reason is · this shows that
buy thinking time	let me think · what I mean is · the main point is
repair	let me rephrase that · what I wanted to say was · sorry, I mean
ask	could you repeat that · do you mean ... · could you give an example
respond	I see your point · I partly agree because · that makes sense, but

Challenge: Use language that sounds natural to you. Do not force advanced phrases into every sentence.

Pronunciation and fluency

Pronunciation work is useful when it improves understanding. Focus on a small target: a recurring sound, word stress, sentence stress, linking or a phrase you often use.

Active viewing: Choose three words from your own speaking topic. Mark the stressed syllable, check a reliable dictionary audio if needed, then say each word in a full sentence.

Fluency experiment: Say the same 20–30 second idea twice. In the second attempt, connect ideas with meaning groups and avoid rushing. Decide which version is easier to follow and explain why.

Speaking: Your baseline and second take

Step A — baseline: Choose a topic that lets you explain, compare and take a position. Examples: Should schools create phone-free zones? or When is AI feedback useful for language learning?

Step B — first take: Speak for 90–120 seconds. A private recording is optional.

Step C — evidence check: Listen once for meaning, then once for only one or two lenses. Write down two exact moments.

Step D — micro-practice: Practise one change for five minutes.

Step E — second take: Speak again on the same idea or a close transfer prompt. Compare evidence, not your personality.

Step F — spontaneous question: Ask or answer one follow-up question without a script.

Repair strategies: Keep communication moving

Use repair when communication needs help. A repair strategy is not a failure; it is a way to protect meaning.

Problem	Try
missing word	describe it: “It is a thing you use for ...”
unclear sentence	rephrase: “Let me put that differently.”
wrong word noticed	self-correct: “Sorry, I mean ...”
unclear question	ask: “Do you mean ...?”
partner did not understand	add an example or simpler wording

Mini-dialogue: In pairs, discuss one school-related issue for two minutes. Each person must ask one spontaneous follow-up question and use one repair strategy naturally.

Listening and viewing: Notice, test, reuse

Do not treat confidence advice as a magic rule. After watching, separate claim from useful strategy. Test one strategy in your own speaking and decide whether it helps you.

Source check: Who made the media? What is its purpose? Is the advice explained or only claimed? Can you test it yourself?

Writing: Build your personal plan

Write 120–170 words in English. Keep your own wording.

Part	Prompt
evidence	In my first take, I noticed ...
priority	The most useful focus for me is ... because ...
practice	Twice this week, I will ...
success sign	I will know it helps when ...
transfer	I will use the strategy again when ...

Revision pass: Improve coherence with linkers, remove unnecessary repetition, and check whether every goal can actually be practised.

E9-E source extension: Compare two short pieces of speaking advice from reliable sources in 80–120 words. State what each source recommends, where they agree or differ, and which idea fits your evidence best. Check author, date, purpose and examples before you use a claim.

Functional grammar

Grammar supports your speaking goal; it is not a separate checklist.

Purpose	Pattern	Example
set a goal	will + verb	I will practise one minute of unscripted speaking.
explain cause	because / so	I pause when I search for topic vocabulary, so I will prepare five collocations.
compare attempts	comparative form	My second take is clearer because the examples are better connected.
make a condition	if + present, can / will	If I lose a word, I can paraphrase it.
qualify an opinion	partly / probably / in my view	I partly agree because fluency also depends on the task.

Mediation: Explain the plan for a purpose

A partner has not taken this course. Explain in German, briefly and for a school context, how the speaking-improvement cycle works. Do not translate the whole course. Select only what the listener needs: goal, safe recording choice, five lenses and one example strategy.

Then return to English and answer: What information did you leave out, and why?

Help levels

Level	Use only if needed
Hint 1	Start with three signposts: first · however · overall
Hint 2	Use a five-word note card, not full sentences
Hint 3	Record only 30 seconds and analyse one lens
Hint 4	Ask a partner for one piece of evidence-based feedback

Try independently first. Move to a hint only when it helps you continue.

Feedback and error analysis

Peer feedback should be short and evidence-based:

I could follow your point because ...

One place that became unclear was ...

One strategy you could test is ...

For error analysis, choose patterns, not every small mistake. Ask: Does this error block meaning? Does it repeat? Can I practise it efficiently?

If you use AI feedback, check it against your recording, a dictionary, grammar reference or teacher feedback. AI can be wrong or overconfident. Keep your own text and decide which suggestions fit your purpose.

Transfer: Use it again

Use your chosen strategy in a new task: a discussion, short presentation, role play, interview or spontaneous response. The topic should change, but the strategy stays.

E9-E transfer question: Does the strategy still help when you have less preparation time? Use evidence from the new task.

Can-do check and follow-up course

Can-do	Not yet	With some support	Independently
I can analyse a short speaking sample with a small set of criteria.	□	□	□
I can choose one realistic priority from evidence.	□	□	□
I can use a repair strategy spontaneously.	□	□	□
I can explain how my second attempt changed.	□	□	□
I can transfer my strategy to a new speaking task.	□	□	□

Next course: E9 E - Present and discuss an evidence-based improvement report

Interaktive Aufgaben

Quiz: Teste Dein Wissen

What is the best basis for a personal speaking goal? (Evidence from a specific speaking moment) (!A general wish to sound perfect) (!The number of difficult words used) (!A comparison with a native accent)

What does clarity mainly ask you to check? (Whether a listener can follow your main point) (!Whether every sentence is very long) (!Whether you speak without any pause) (!Whether you use rare vocabulary)

What is a useful fluency goal? (Keeping ideas moving at a manageable pace) (!Speaking as fast as possible) (!Avoiding every pause) (!Memorising a complete script)

What is the pronunciation priority in this course? (Being understandable) (!Removing every accent feature) (!Copying one speaker exactly) (!Using only difficult sounds)

Which action is a repair strategy? (Rephrasing an unclear idea) (!Stopping the conversation) (!Changing to an unrelated topic) (!Ignoring a misunderstanding)

What should you do with AI feedback? (Check it against reliable evidence and your purpose) (!Accept every suggestion) (!Replace your own text) (!Upload private recordings automatically)

What should a second speaking take test? (One focused improvement) (!A completely different skill) (!Only a longer speaking time) (!As many changes as possible)

What makes peer feedback useful? (A concrete observation and a possible next step) (!A score without explanation) (!A comment about personality) (!A list of every small error)

What is a good sign of transfer? (Using the strategy in a new speaking task) (!Repeating the same script) (!Learning more rules without speaking) (!Avoiding spontaneous questions)

What is the safe default for personal recordings? (Keep them private unless you actively choose otherwise) (!Upload them to a public platform) (!Send them to an external AI service) (!Include private social-media details)

Memory

Clarity	easy to follow
Fluency	ideas keep moving
Pronunciation	stress and sounds support meaning
Vocabulary	precise topic language
Repair strategy	rephrase or ask for help
Evidence	a concrete speaking moment

Drag and Drop

Ordne die richtigen Begriffe zu.	Thema
Clarity	organise ideas with signposts
Fluency	keep a manageable speaking flow
Pronunciation	make key words easy to understand
Vocabulary	choose precise topic words
Repair strategy	rephrase after a communication problem

Kreuzworträtsel

Clarity	Which lens checks whether your main point is easy to follow?
Fluency	Which lens checks whether ideas keep moving?
Vocabulary	Which lens focuses on precise and useful words?
Rephrase	What can you do when your first wording is unclear?
Evidence	What should support your reflection instead of a vague judgment?
Feedback	What can a partner give when it is specific and respectful?

LearningApps

Lückentext

Offene Aufgaben

Leicht

Private baseline: Speak for 60 seconds on an age-appropriate topic; record only if you choose, then name one strength and one next step.
Repair phrase card: Create a small card with six repair phrases and use three of them in short role plays.
Stress detective: Choose five topic words, check reliable pronunciation audio and mark the stressed syllable.
One-lens reflection: Analyse only clarity or fluency in a short speaking attempt and support your judgment with two moments.

Standard

Second take challenge: Make a first and second attempt on the same prompt and explain one evidence-based improvement.
Peer feedback exchange: Give a partner two comments using observation, effect and possible next step; keep ownership of the speaker's wording.
Media strategy test: Take one strategy from a BBC Learning English video, test it in your own speaking and evaluate whether it helps.
Mini discussion: Discuss a school-related issue for three minutes, ask spontaneous follow-up questions and use at least one repair strategy.

Schwer

Perspective comparison: Compare two sources giving advice on speaking improvement; judge what each source can and cannot support.
Evidence-based presentation: Give a three-minute presentation explaining your improvement cycle, evidence, limits and next step without reading a full script.
Transfer under pressure: Use your chosen strategy in a new two-minute speaking task with only one minute of preparation, then compare the result with your planned task.
Personal training design: Build a one-week practice plan with two different speaking tasks, a success indicator, a reflection method and a realistic revision step.

Lernkontrolle

Diagnose und Entscheidung: Du erhältst die Beschreibung einer fiktiven Sprechprobe mit langen Suchpausen, klarer Struktur und wenigen Reparaturen. Entscheide, welcher Schwerpunkt sinnvoll wäre, und begründe mit mindestens zwei Beobachtungen.
Strategiewahl: Wähle für eine spontane Diskussion zwei repair strategies aus und erkläre, in welchen Situationen sie helfen und wann sie unpassend wären.
Vergleich zweier Takes: Vergleiche zwei fiktive Reflexionsnotizen und entscheide, welche stärker evidenzbasiert ist. Überarbeite die schwächere Notiz.
Transferplanung: Übertrage einen Aussprache- oder Fluency-Schwerpunkt aus einer vorbereiteten Präsentation auf ein spontanes Partnergespräch und beschreibe notwendige Anpassungen.
Quellenprüfung: Prüfe einen fiktiven KI-Ratschlag wie “Speak as fast as possible to become fluent”. Formuliere, welche Belege oder Gegenchecks Du brauchst, bevor Du ihn übernimmst.
Mediation nach Zweck: Erkläre einer deutschsprachigen Lerngruppe knapp, wie sie private Sprechproben sicher für Selbstreflexion nutzen kann, ohne den gesamten Kurs zu übersetzen.

Lernnachweis

Sprechprobe: Eine freiwillige private oder live durchgeführte Ausgangs- und Transferaufgabe.
Analyse: Belege zu mindestens drei der fünf Kriterien clarity, fluency, pronunciation, vocabulary und repair strategies.
Persönlicher Übungsplan: Ein klarer Schwerpunkt, eine kurze Routine, ein Erfolgszeichen und ein Transferziel.
Revision: Sichtbare Überarbeitung des Plans oder der sprachlichen Umsetzung nach Feedback.
Reflexion: Evidence + effect + next action statt pauschaler Selbstbewertung.
Quellenkompetenz: Bei Medien- oder KI-Tipps nachvollziehbare Prüfung von Quelle, Zweck und Plausibilität.