Mr. Fesler – English Hub

#	Unit	Pages	Vocab from – to
1	Unit 1	—	palace → traffic
2	Unit 1	—	book → line
3	Unit 2	—	farmhouse → son
4	Unit 2	—	city slicker → episode
5	Unit 3	—	entry → balloon
6	Unit 3	—	floor → pilates
7	Unit 4	—	bonnie → banana
8	Unit 4	—	charge → perhaps
9	Unit 5	—	exchange → expect
10	Unit 5	—	shock → it was built
11	—	—	— – —
12	—	—	— – —

#	Unit	Pages	Vocab from – to
1	Unit 1	—	golden → noticeboard
2	Unit 1	—	helicopter → do you have
3	Unit 2	—	freshman → drug
4	Unit 2	—	flute → image
5	Unit 3	—	hike → sunshine
6	Unit 3	—	guide → search for
7	Unit 4	—	cotton → heritage
8	Unit 4	—	boycott → get married
9	Unit 5	—	drawing → ladylike
10	Unit 5	—	almost → relative
11	—	—	— – —
12	—	—	— – —

Route 1 · Communication Exam

🗣️ Mündlich – trainiere den echten Ablauf

Die drei Trainingsbereiche stehen bewusst in derselben Reihenfolge: Präsentation → kommunikative Situation → Sprachmittlung. Danach folgen komplette Simulationen.

1 · Presentationfrei und zusammenhängend sprechen

2 · Situational Speakingreagieren, fragen, aushandeln

3 · Mediationsinngemäß zwischen Deutsch und Englisch vermitteln

Oral · Part 1

🎤 Presentation Drills

Trainiere nicht nur was du sagst, sondern auch wie du den Raum in den ersten Sekunden bekommst. Ein guter Einstieg macht neugierig – erst danach kommen Thema und Struktur.

⚡ The first 20 seconds

Don’t announce your presentation. Start it.

Ein Einstieg wie “Today I’d like to talk about …” ist korrekt – aber austauschbar. Gib deinem Publikum zuerst einen Grund zuzuhören.

HOOK→BRIDGE→ROADMAP

⚡ 8 starke Opening-Ideen anzeigen

❓ 1 · QuestionStelle eine Frage, die wirklich zum Thema führt.“Would you give up your phone for seven days?”

😮 2 · Surprising FactBeginne mit einer Zahl oder Tatsache, die hängen bleibt.“One small mistake destroyed a 125-million-dollar space mission.”

🖼️ 3 · ImageZeige ein Bild und lenke den Blick auf ein Detail.“Take a look at this picture. What do you notice first?”

🔊 4 · Sound / AudioEin sehr kurzer Ton oder Audioausschnitt kann sofort Aufmerksamkeit schaffen.“Listen to these five seconds. What do you think is happening?”

💥 5 · Bold StatementStarte mit einer klaren These, die man diskutieren könnte.“School would be better without homework.”

🎬 6 · Mini StoryErzähle eine kleine Szene – maximal zwei oder drei Sätze.“At 7:15 one morning, a teenager checked his phone before he even got out of bed …”

🎒 7 · Object / PropNutze einen Gegenstand als konkreten Türöffner.“This ordinary bottle tells a surprisingly complicated story.”

🙂 8 · Light Twist / HumourEin leichter, passender Überraschungsmoment funktioniert – ein erzwungener Witz eher nicht.“There are two kinds of people: people who read the terms and conditions – and everybody else.”

Golden rule: Der Hook dauert meist nur 10–20 Sekunden und muss direkt zum Thema führen. Bild, Audio oder Gegenstände nur verwenden, wenn sie in deiner konkreten Prüfungssituation erlaubt und technisch sicher sind.

Hook the Room

Build a 60-Second Opening

🎯 Ziel: In den ersten Sekunden Interesse wecken und elegant ins Thema führen. ⏱ 4–6 min ◆ Warm-up

Open exerciseHook · Bridge · Roadmap

YOU ARE HERE → P1 · Hook the Room

YOUR TASK

Step 1: Take your own presentation topic and test three different openings. Speak each one for only 10–15 seconds.

Round 1
Start with a question.

Round 2
Start with a fact, image or object.

Round 3
Start with a statement, mini story or twist.

Step 2: Choose the opening that fits your topic best. Turn it into a 60-second start:

HOOK · 10–20 secBRIDGE · 1 sentenceROADMAP · 2–3 points

Example bridge: “That question leads directly to my topic: …”
Then continue with: “I’ll first look at …, then …, and finally …”

Do not read. The goal is not to memorise a perfect mini-speech. The goal is to sound awake, natural and in control.

💡 Need help? Choose a hook

Pick one that genuinely fits your topic:

Question: Have you ever wondered …?
Fact: Most people don’t realise that …
Image: Take a look at this picture. At first it seems …, but …
Audio: Listen to this for a moment. What can you hear?
Statement: I believe we seriously underestimate …
Mini story: Imagine this situation …
Object: This looks ordinary, but …
Twist: You might expect …, but actually …

Bridge phrases: That brings me to … / This is exactly why … / So what does this have to do with my topic? … / This example shows …

✅ Check your opening

Did something interesting happen in the first 10 seconds?
Was the hook clearly connected to your topic – not just decoration?
Did you move from the hook to the topic in one clean bridge?
Did your listener know where the presentation was going?
Could you say it naturally without sounding memorised?

Best test: If you could use exactly the same opening for ten completely different topics, it is probably too generic.

Explain One Key Point

Make a Difficult Idea Easy

🎯 Ziel: Einen wichtigen Aspekt verständlich erklären, statt nur Fakten aufzuzählen. ⏱ 3 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → P2 · Make a Difficult Idea Easy

YOUR TASK

Choose one important aspect of your presentation.

Explain it for 90 seconds to a person who knows nothing about your topic.

Use: idea → explanation → example → why it matters

💡 Need help?

Try these phrases:

What this means is … / A good example is … / This is important because … / In other words, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Could somebody outside your class understand the idea? If not, simplify your explanation and try again.

Fact + Meaning

Do More Than Name a Fact

🎯 Ziel: Fakten mit Erklärung und Bedeutung verbinden. ⏱ 3 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → P3 · Do More Than Name a Fact

YOUR TASK

Pick one fact, number, event or example from your topic.

Speak for 60–90 seconds and answer:

What is the fact?
What does it show?
Why is it relevant to your topic?

💡 Need help?

One interesting fact is … / This shows that … / The reason this matters is …

✅ Check / possible answer

A strong answer explains the meaning of the fact. A weak answer only repeats it.

Personal Position

Opinion + Counterpoint

🎯 Ziel: Eine eigene Position differenziert und überzeugend ausdrücken. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Challenge

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → P4 · Opinion + Counterpoint

YOUR TASK

Choose one question connected to your topic that people could disagree about.

Speak for 90 seconds:

give your opinion
give a reason and an example
mention one possible counterargument
finish with your position

💡 Need help?

From my point of view … / One reason is … / On the other hand, some people might argue … / Even so, I believe …

✅ Check / possible answer

Did you sound balanced rather than absolute? Did you finish with a clear position?

Surprise Question

45 Seconds – No Preparation

🎯 Ziel: Auf unerwartete Rückfragen spontan und strukturiert reagieren. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Exam

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → P5 · 45 Seconds – No Preparation

YOUR TASK

Press the button. Read the question only once. Then answer for 45 seconds.

Why did you choose this topic?

💡 Need help?

Use the 3-step rescue: answer the question → give a reason/example → link back to your topic.

If you need thinking time: That’s an interesting question. I’d say …

✅ Check / possible answer

Aim for a direct answer in the first sentence. Avoid starting with a long detour.

Oral · Part 2

💬 Situational Speaking

Jede Karte enthält Situation, Rolle und klares Ziel. Wichtig: nicht abspulen – reagieren.

Hotel Complaint

Noisy Room – Find a Solution

🎯 Ziel: Eine Beschwerde höflich formulieren, reagieren und verhandeln. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Exam

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S1 · Noisy Room – Find a Solution

YOUR TASK

Situation: You are staying in a hotel in Brighton. Your room is next to a lift and you could hardly sleep.

Your role: Guest.

Your goal: Get a useful solution for the next two nights.

Twist: The receptionist first offers only earplugs. Do not accept immediately.

You should: explain → ask → react → negotiate → finish politely.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

Room 214 is directly next to the lift.
You hardly slept last night because of the noise.
You are staying for two more nights.
You have to get up very early tomorrow.
You want a quieter room; a discount is only your second choice.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

RECEPTIONIST · 5 PARTNER POINTS

The hotel is nearly full tonight.
First offer free earplugs.
A quieter room will be available tomorrow from 12:00.
A smaller room on the fourth floor is available right now.
If the guest stays in the old room tonight, offer a 15% discount.

💡 Need help?

I’m afraid there’s a problem with … / Would it be possible to …? / I understand, but … / Is there another option? / That would work for me.

✅ Check / possible answer

Strong performance: You do not give a speech. You react to what the other person says and move the conversation toward a solution.

Restaurant Mix-up

Wrong Table + Food Request

🎯 Ziel: Mehrere Probleme in einem realistischen Gespräch klären. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S2 · Wrong Table + Food Request

YOUR TASK

Situation: You booked a table for four at 7:00 p.m., but the restaurant has a table for two in its system. One person in your group is vegetarian.

Your goal: Keep the booking, solve the seating problem and ask about a suitable meal.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

Your booking is for four people at 7:00 p.m.
The booking is under the name Miller and you have the confirmation on your phone.
You want the whole group to sit together.
One person is vegetarian and does not eat mushrooms.
You need to leave by 8:45 p.m. because you have theatre tickets.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

RESTAURANT STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

The system only shows a booking for two people.
The restaurant is almost full at the moment.
A table for four should be free in about 15 minutes.
There are two vegetarian main dishes: pasta and vegetable curry.
Offer the group drinks while they wait for the larger table.

💡 Need help?

There seems to be a mistake … / I booked … / Could you check again? / Do you have anything suitable for …? / What would you suggest?

✅ Check / possible answer

Check that you asked questions and reacted naturally. Do not simply list all problems at once.

Tourist Information

Rainy Day – Choose an Activity

🎯 Ziel: Vorschläge bewerten und eine Entscheidung aushandeln. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S3 · Rainy Day – Choose an Activity

YOUR TASK

Situation: You are in Edinburgh with a friend. It is raining. You have £25 each and about four hours.

Your partner: wants something active. You would also like to see something typical of the city.

Your goal: Ask at tourist information and agree on one plan.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

VISITOR · YOUR 5 POINTS

You have about four hours.
Your budget is £25 per person.
It is raining heavily.
You want to learn something typical about Edinburgh.
Your friend wants to do something active as well.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

TOURIST INFORMATION · 5 PARTNER POINTS

The city museum is free and takes about 90 minutes.
Indoor climbing costs £15 and takes about one hour.
A covered city bus tour costs £18 and lasts 75 minutes.
The castle tour costs £22 and parts of it are outdoors.
The museum and climbing centre are close enough to combine.

💡 Need help?

What would you recommend? / How much does it cost? / How long does it take? / That sounds good, but … / Why don’t we …?

✅ Check / possible answer

A good dialogue contains follow-up questions, comparison and a clear final choice.

Youth Hostel Problem

Late Arrival – Explain and Repair

🎯 Ziel: Ein Problem erklären und Verantwortung übernehmen. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S4 · Late Arrival – Explain and Repair

YOUR TASK

Situation: Your group returns to a youth hostel later than agreed because a bus was cancelled. The night entrance is locked.

Your goal: Explain what happened, apologise and find out what you should do next time.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

HOSTEL GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

Your bus was cancelled after 10 p.m.
Your group waited about 40 minutes and then took a taxi.
You tried to call the hostel once but nobody answered.
The whole group stayed together and tried to be quiet.
You want to know how to get in now and what to do next time.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

HOSTEL STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Reception normally closes at 10:30 p.m.
There is a night bell at the side entrance.
The emergency phone number is in the booking e-mail.
You can let the group in tonight without an extra fee.
Next time they should call before 10:30 if they know they will be late.

💡 Need help?

I’m really sorry about … / The problem was that … / We tried to … / What should we do if …? / Thanks for explaining.

✅ Check / possible answer

Do you explain the reason without sounding defensive? Do you ask what to do next?

Return a Product

Defective Headphones – Negotiate

🎯 Ziel: Reklamieren, Belege erklären und Alternativen aushandeln. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Challenge

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S5 · Defective Headphones – Negotiate

YOUR TASK

Situation: Headphones you bought three days ago no longer work. You cannot find the paper receipt, but the purchase appears in your banking app.

Shop assistant: first offers store credit.

Your goal: Ask for a replacement and negotiate politely.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

CUSTOMER · YOUR 5 POINTS

You bought the headphones three days ago.
The left side suddenly stopped working.
You lost the paper receipt but can show the payment in your banking app.
You need working headphones for a trip tomorrow.
You would prefer a replacement of the same model, not store credit.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

SHOP ASSISTANT · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Normally customers need proof of purchase.
You can search for the transaction using the card and purchase date.
The same model in black is sold out.
The same model in blue is available immediately.
Offer the blue replacement first; store credit is the alternative.

💡 Need help?

I bought these … / They stopped working … / I can show you … / I’d prefer … / Would a replacement be possible?

✅ Check / possible answer

Use calm, specific language. Make one clear request and respond to the alternative offered.

Travel Delay

Cancelled Train – Reach the Airport

🎯 Ziel: Unter Zeitdruck Informationen erfragen und Optionen vergleichen. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Exam

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S6 · Cancelled Train – Reach the Airport

YOUR TASK

Situation: Your train has been cancelled. You need to reach the airport within three hours.

Your goal: Ask about the fastest alternative, the price and whether your ticket is still valid.

Twist: The fastest option costs extra. Decide what to do.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

TRAVELLER · YOUR 5 POINTS

Your train has just been cancelled.
Airport check-in closes in three hours.
You already have a valid train ticket.
You are travelling with one large suitcase.
You can spend at most €20 extra to get to the airport.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

STATION STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

A replacement bus leaves in 20 minutes and takes about 2 hours 10 minutes; the train ticket is valid.
An express airport coach leaves in 10 minutes and takes about 80 minutes.
The airport coach costs €18 extra.
A taxi takes about 45 minutes but costs around €70.
The next train leaves in two hours, so it would probably be too late.

💡 Need help?

What’s the quickest way to …? / Is my ticket valid on …? / How much extra would that be? / If I take …, when will I arrive?

✅ Check / possible answer

Did you gather the information needed for a decision rather than asking random questions?

Internship Interview

Show Strengths + Ask Questions

🎯 Ziel: In einem formelleren Gespräch angemessen reagieren. ⏱ 4–5 min ◆ Challenge

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S7 · Show Strengths + Ask Questions

YOUR TASK

Situation: You are applying for a one-week school internship at a small media company.

Your goal: explain why you are interested, name two strengths, answer a question about teamwork and ask two questions of your own.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

APPLICANT · YOUR 5 POINTS

You are interested in media, short videos and digital design.
Your first strength is that you are reliable.
Your second strength is that you are creative.
Give one example of successful teamwork from a school project.
Ask about typical tasks and the normal working hours.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

INTERVIEWER · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Ask why the student chose this company.
Ask for two personal strengths.
Ask what the student does when team members disagree.
Explain that interns help with research, photos and short social-media clips.
Explain that the working day is usually 9:00–16:00 and devices are provided.

💡 Need help?

I’m particularly interested in … / One of my strengths is … / For example, … / Could you tell me more about …?

✅ Check / possible answer

Keep answers concrete. A short example is stronger than saying “I’m motivated” three times.

Plan an Event

Two Priorities – One Decision

🎯 Ziel: Kompromisse aushandeln und das Gespräch aktiv mitgestalten. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Exam

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → S8 · Two Priorities – One Decision

YOUR TASK

Situation: You and a partner must plan an end-of-year class activity.

You: want something outdoors and inexpensive.

Partner: wants something special even if it costs more.

Your goal: agree on activity, time, budget and one backup plan.

Exam cue cards: Öffne nur die Stichpunkte, die du gerade brauchst. Formuliere daraus eigene Sätze – nicht ablesen.

🧩 Show YOUR 5 points

STUDENT A · YOUR 5 POINTS

You definitely want an outdoor activity.
Your maximum budget is €15 per person.
You suggest a bike tour followed by a picnic.
Friday from 3:00–6:00 p.m. would be ideal for you.
For bad weather, you suggest games in the school sports hall.

🎭 Show PARTNER'S 5 points

STUDENT B · 5 PARTNER POINTS

You want something special that the class will remember.
You are willing to spend up to €25 per person.
You prefer an escape room or bowling.
You would rather start at 4:00 p.m. and finish around 7:00 p.m.
You want the final plan to include food and an indoor backup option.

💡 Need help?

I see your point, but … / How about …? / What if we …? / Could we compromise by …? / So we agree on …

✅ Check / possible answer

A top answer shows active listening: refer to your partner’s idea before adding your own.

Oral · Part 3

🌍 Mediation – Be the Bridge

Don't translate. Make them understand. Übertrage nur das, was die andere Person wirklich braucht.

Guesthouse Parking

English ↔ German – Parking Rules

🎯 Ziel: Information sinngemäß und vollständig vermitteln. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → M1 · English ↔ German – Parking Rules

YOUR TASK

English guest: “Can we leave our car here overnight?”

German host: „Leider nicht. Nachts ist das Parken vor dem Haus verboten. Etwa 200 Meter weiter gibt es aber einen kostenlosen Parkplatz neben der Sporthalle.“

Your task: Tell the guest what they need to know in natural English.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can we leave our car here overnight?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Leider nicht. Ab 22 Uhr dürfen hier nur Anwohner parken.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Is there somewhere nearby where we can park for free?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja. Neben der Sporthalle gibt es einen kostenlosen Parkplatz, etwa 200 Meter von hier.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can we leave our luggage here before we move the car?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja, Sie können zehn Minuten vor dem Haus halten und ausladen.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do we have to move the car early tomorrow morning?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein, auf dem Parkplatz können Sie bis morgen Vormittag stehen bleiben.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Could you explain how to get there?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Fahren Sie geradeaus und nehmen Sie die zweite Straße links. Die Sporthalle ist dann auf der rechten Seite.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Können wir unser Auto über Nacht hier stehen lassen?

DE 1 → EN: Unfortunately not. After 10 p.m. only residents are allowed to park here.

EN 2 → DE: Gibt es in der Nähe einen Parkplatz, auf dem wir kostenlos parken können?

DE 2 → EN: Yes. There is a free car park next to the sports hall, about 200 metres from here.

EN 3 → DE: Können wir unser Gepäck hierlassen, bevor wir das Auto wegfahren?

DE 3 → EN: Yes, you can stop in front of the house for ten minutes to unload.

EN 4 → DE: Müssen wir das Auto morgen früh schon wieder wegfahren?

DE 4 → EN: No, you can leave it in the car park until tomorrow morning.

EN 5 → DE: Könnten Sie uns erklären, wie wir dorthin kommen?

DE 5 → EN: Go straight ahead and take the second street on the left. The sports hall is then on the right.

💡 Need help?

Do not translate word by word. Start with the answer, then give the alternative.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “You can’t park directly in front of the house overnight, but there’s a free car park about 200 metres away next to the sports hall.”

Train Ticket

Platform + Ticket Validity

🎯 Ziel: Zentrale Reiseinformationen präzise übertragen. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → M2 · Platform + Ticket Validity

YOUR TASK

English visitor: “Does this ticket also work on the regional train to Heidelberg?”

German staff member: „Ja. Mit diesem Ticket können Sie heute alle Regionalzüge auf dieser Strecke benutzen. Der nächste Zug fährt um 14:18 Uhr von Gleis 6.“

Your task: Mediate the answer.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Does this ticket also work on the regional train to Heidelberg?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja. Mit diesem Ticket können Sie heute alle Regionalzüge auf dieser Strecke benutzen.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

When is the next train?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Der nächste Zug fährt um 14:18 Uhr von Gleis 6.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do we have to validate the ticket again before we get on?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein. Das Datum steht schon auf dem Ticket. Sie müssen es nur bei einer Kontrolle zeigen.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Is the train on time?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Im Moment hat er ungefähr zehn Minuten Verspätung. Schauen Sie bitte noch einmal auf die Anzeige.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can we reserve seats on that train?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein, im Regionalzug gibt es keine Sitzplatzreservierung. Sie können jeden freien Platz nehmen.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Gilt dieses Ticket auch im Regionalzug nach Heidelberg?

DE 1 → EN: Yes. With this ticket you can use all regional trains on this route today.

EN 2 → DE: Wann fährt der nächste Zug?

DE 2 → EN: The next train leaves at 2:18 p.m. from platform 6.

EN 3 → DE: Müssen wir das Ticket vor dem Einsteigen noch einmal entwerten?

DE 3 → EN: No. The date is already printed on the ticket. You only have to show it if your ticket is checked.

EN 4 → DE: Ist der Zug pünktlich?

DE 4 → EN: At the moment it is about ten minutes late. Please check the display again.

EN 5 → DE: Können wir in diesem Zug Sitzplätze reservieren?

DE 5 → EN: No, there are no seat reservations on the regional train. You can take any free seat.

💡 Need help?

Prioritise: ticket validity → today → regional trains → next departure → platform.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “Yes. The ticket is valid on all regional trains on this route today. The next one leaves at 2:18 from platform 6.”

Explain “Pfand”

Culture Word – Make It Understandable

🎯 Ziel: Einen kulturspezifischen Begriff erklären, ohne am Wort festzuhängen. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Core

Open exerciseTask · Help · Check

YOU ARE HERE → M3 · Culture Word – Make It Understandable

YOUR TASK

English exchange student: “Why did the supermarket charge me more than the price on the shelf for these bottles?”

Your task: Explain the German Pfand system in English. Mention what happens when the bottles are returned.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Why did the supermarket charge me more than the price on the shelf for these bottles?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Auf viele Flaschen und Dosen zahlen Sie zusätzlich 25 Cent Pfand pro Stück.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do I get that extra money back?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja. Wenn die Flaschen leer sind, geben Sie sie am Pfandautomaten im Supermarkt zurück.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can I return a bottle in a different supermarket?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Die meisten Einwegflaschen und Dosen mit Pfandzeichen können auch in anderen größeren Supermärkten zurückgegeben werden.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What do I do with the paper that comes out of the machine?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Das ist ein Pfandbon. Sie geben ihn an der Kasse ab und bekommen den Betrag verrechnet oder ausgezahlt.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What if the machine does not accept one of my bottles?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Fragen Sie eine Mitarbeiterin oder einen Mitarbeiter. Manchmal ist der Barcode beschädigt oder die Flasche gehört nicht zum Pfandsystem.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Warum hat der Supermarkt mir für diese Flaschen mehr berechnet als den Preis am Regal?

DE 1 → EN: For many bottles and cans you pay an extra 25-cent deposit for each one.

EN 2 → DE: Bekomme ich dieses zusätzliche Geld zurück?

DE 2 → EN: Yes. When the bottles are empty, you return them at the bottle-return machine in the supermarket.

EN 3 → DE: Kann ich eine Flasche auch in einem anderen Supermarkt zurückgeben?

DE 3 → EN: Most single-use bottles and cans with the deposit logo can also be returned to other larger supermarkets.

EN 4 → DE: Was mache ich mit dem Zettel, der aus dem Automaten kommt?

DE 4 → EN: That is a deposit voucher. You hand it in at the checkout and the amount is deducted from your bill or paid out.

EN 5 → DE: Was mache ich, wenn der Automat eine meiner Flaschen nicht annimmt?

DE 5 → EN: Ask a member of staff. Sometimes the barcode is damaged or the bottle is not part of the deposit system.

💡 Need help?

If you do not know the exact English term, explain the idea: extra money → return container → get money back.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “In Germany you often pay a small deposit on bottles and cans. You get that money back when you return the empty containers to a shop.”

Explain Realschule

School System – Explain, Don’t Translate

🎯 Ziel: Ein deutsches Schulkonzept adressatengerecht erklären. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → M4 · School System – Explain, Don’t Translate

YOUR TASK

English visitor: “What exactly is a Realschule? Is it the same as a British secondary school?”

Your task: Give a short, careful explanation. Do not claim the systems are identical.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What exactly is a Realschule?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Eine Realschule ist eine Schulart der Sekundarstufe in Deutschland. Sie umfasst normalerweise die Klassen 5 bis 10.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Is it the same as a British secondary school?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nicht genau. Die Schulsysteme sind unterschiedlich, deshalb gibt es keine völlig passende britische Entsprechung.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What qualification do students get at the end?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nach Klasse 10 können sie den Realschulabschluss erwerben.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What can students do after that?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Viele beginnen eine Ausbildung. Andere besuchen eine weiterführende Schule und können später einen höheren Abschluss machen.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do all German students go to a Realschule?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein. In Deutschland gibt es verschiedene weiterführende Schularten, und die genaue Struktur unterscheidet sich auch zwischen den Bundesländern.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Was genau ist eine Realschule?

DE 1 → EN: A Realschule is one type of secondary school in Germany. It normally covers years 5 to 10.

EN 2 → DE: Ist das dasselbe wie eine britische Secondary School?

DE 2 → EN: Not exactly. The school systems are different, so there is no completely equivalent British school type.

EN 3 → DE: Welchen Abschluss bekommen die Schülerinnen und Schüler am Ende?

DE 3 → EN: After year 10 they can gain the Realschulabschluss, a mid-level school-leaving qualification.

EN 4 → DE: Was können die Schülerinnen und Schüler danach machen?

DE 4 → EN: Many start vocational training. Others continue at another school and can later work towards a higher qualification.

EN 5 → DE: Gehen alle deutschen Schülerinnen und Schüler auf eine Realschule?

DE 5 → EN: No. Germany has different types of secondary school, and the exact system also varies between the federal states.

💡 Need help?

Useful strategy: say what age group it serves, that it is one part of the German secondary system, and what qualification students work towards.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “A Realschule is one type of secondary school in Germany. Students usually attend it after primary school and work towards a mid-level school-leaving qualification. It isn’t exactly the same as one specific British school type.”

City Festival Payment

Cash Only – Find an Alternative

🎯 Ziel: Praktische Information knapp und lösungsorientiert vermitteln. ⏱ 3 min ◆ Warm-up

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YOU ARE HERE → M5 · Cash Only – Find an Alternative

YOUR TASK

English guest: “Can I pay by card at the food stalls?”

German organiser: „An manchen Ständen ja, aber nicht überall. Am besten haben Sie etwas Bargeld dabei. Der nächste Geldautomat ist gegenüber vom Rathaus.“

Your task: Pass on the useful information.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can I pay by card at the food stalls?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

An manchen Ständen ja, aber nicht überall. Am besten haben Sie etwas Bargeld dabei.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Where is the nearest cash machine?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Der nächste Geldautomat ist gegenüber vom Rathaus, ungefähr drei Minuten zu Fuß von hier.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do I need special tokens to buy drinks?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein. Sie bezahlen direkt am Getränkestand, aber für den Mehrwegbecher kommen zwei Euro Pfand dazu.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do I get the cup deposit back?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja. Geben Sie den Becher an einem Getränkestand zurück, dann bekommen Sie die zwei Euro wieder.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

How late are the food stalls open?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Die Essensstände schließen um 22 Uhr. Die Getränkestände bleiben bis 23 Uhr geöffnet.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Kann ich an den Essensständen mit Karte bezahlen?

DE 1 → EN: At some stalls, yes, but not everywhere. It is best to have some cash with you.

EN 2 → DE: Wo ist der nächste Geldautomat?

DE 2 → EN: The nearest cash machine is opposite the town hall, about a three-minute walk from here.

EN 3 → DE: Brauche ich besondere Wertmarken, um Getränke zu kaufen?

DE 3 → EN: No. You pay directly at the drinks stand, but there is a two-euro deposit for the reusable cup.

EN 4 → DE: Bekomme ich das Pfand für den Becher zurück?

DE 4 → EN: Yes. Return the cup to a drinks stand and you will get the two euros back.

EN 5 → DE: Wie lange haben die Essensstände geöffnet?

DE 5 → EN: The food stalls close at 10 p.m. The drinks stands stay open until 11 p.m.

💡 Need help?

“Not everywhere” matters more than translating every word.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “Some stalls take cards, but not all of them, so it’s a good idea to have some cash. There’s a cash machine opposite the town hall.”

Early Breakfast

Youth Hostel – Packed Lunch Option

🎯 Ziel: Mehrere Bedingungen logisch und verständlich vermitteln. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → M6 · Youth Hostel – Packed Lunch Option

YOUR TASK

English guest: “We have to leave at 6:30. Can we have breakfast earlier?”

German hostel worker: „Frühstück gibt es erst ab sieben. Wenn die Gruppe am Vorabend bis 20 Uhr Bescheid sagt, können wir aber Lunchpakete vorbereiten.“

Your task: Explain the options.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

We have to leave at 6:30. Can we have breakfast earlier?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Frühstück gibt es erst ab sieben. Wenn die Gruppe am Vorabend bis 20 Uhr Bescheid sagt, können wir Lunchpakete vorbereiten.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What is in the packed lunch?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Normalerweise sind ein belegtes Brötchen, Obst und eine Flasche Wasser dabei.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can you make a vegetarian version?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja, aber sagen Sie uns bitte bei der Bestellung, wie viele vegetarische Pakete Sie brauchen.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Where do we collect the packed lunches in the morning?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Sie können sie ab sechs Uhr an der Rezeption abholen.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Does the packed lunch cost extra?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein, wenn Frühstück in Ihrer Buchung enthalten ist, kostet das Lunchpaket nichts zusätzlich.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Wir müssen um 6:30 Uhr los. Können wir früher frühstücken?

DE 1 → EN: Breakfast does not start until seven. If the group tells us by 8 p.m. the evening before, we can prepare packed lunches.

EN 2 → DE: Was ist in dem Lunchpaket?

DE 2 → EN: It normally includes a filled roll, some fruit and a bottle of water.

EN 3 → DE: Können Sie auch eine vegetarische Variante machen?

DE 3 → EN: Yes, but please tell us when you order how many vegetarian packs you need.

EN 4 → DE: Wo holen wir die Lunchpakete morgens ab?

DE 4 → EN: You can collect them from reception from 6 a.m.

EN 5 → DE: Kostet das Lunchpaket extra?

DE 5 → EN: No. If breakfast is included in your booking, there is no extra charge for the packed lunch.

💡 Need help?

Make the condition clear: tell staff by 8 p.m. the evening before.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “Breakfast doesn’t start until seven, but if your group tells the staff by 8 p.m. the evening before, they can prepare packed lunches for you.”

Replacement Bus

Train Disruption – Where to Go

🎯 Ziel: Bei einer Störung relevante Handlungsinformationen übertragen. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Exam

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YOU ARE HERE → M7 · Train Disruption – Where to Go

YOUR TASK

English traveller: “The screen says the train is cancelled. What are we supposed to do?”

German announcement: „Wegen einer Streckensperrung fahren Ersatzbusse. Sie halten vor dem Haupteingang des Bahnhofs. Die Zugtickets gelten auch in den Bussen.“

Your task: Mediate the announcement.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

The screen says the train is cancelled. What are we supposed to do?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Wegen einer Streckensperrung fahren Ersatzbusse.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Where do the replacement buses leave from?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Sie halten vor dem Haupteingang des Bahnhofs an Haltestelle C.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do we need to buy a new ticket for the bus?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein. Ihre Zugtickets gelten auch in den Ersatzbussen.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

How much longer will the journey take?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Rechnen Sie mit ungefähr 45 Minuten zusätzlicher Fahrzeit.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can we take our suitcases on the bus?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Ja, aber der Platz ist begrenzt. Stellen Sie das Gepäck bitte so ab, dass die Gänge frei bleiben.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Auf der Anzeige steht, dass der Zug ausfällt. Was sollen wir jetzt machen?

DE 1 → EN: Replacement buses are running because the railway line is closed.

EN 2 → DE: Wo fahren die Ersatzbusse ab?

DE 2 → EN: They stop outside the main station entrance at stop C.

EN 3 → DE: Müssen wir für den Bus ein neues Ticket kaufen?

DE 3 → EN: No. Your train tickets are also valid on the replacement buses.

EN 4 → DE: Wie viel länger dauert die Fahrt?

DE 4 → EN: You should expect the journey to take about 45 minutes longer.

EN 5 → DE: Können wir unsere Koffer mit in den Bus nehmen?

DE 5 → EN: Yes, but space is limited. Please put your luggage somewhere that keeps the aisles clear.

💡 Need help?

Use simple action language: buses replace trains → where → ticket validity.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “Replacement buses are running because the line is closed. They leave from outside the main station entrance, and your train ticket is valid on the bus.”

Museum Rules

Lockers + Photos

🎯 Ziel: Regeln freundlich und vollständig übertragen. ⏱ 3–4 min ◆ Exam

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YOU ARE HERE → M8 · Lockers + Photos

YOUR TASK

English visitor: “Can I take my backpack and camera into the exhibition?”

German museum worker: „Große Taschen und Rucksäcke müssen in ein Schließfach. Dafür braucht man eine Ein-Euro-Münze als Pfand. Fotografieren ist erlaubt, aber ohne Blitz.“

Your task: Explain the rules.

Full mediation drill: Die Prüfung lebt vom Hin und Her. Hier sprechen beide Seiten je fünfmal. Vermittle jeden Beitrag sinngemäß für die andere Person.

🌍 Show the complete 10-turn dialogue

Arbeite der Reihe nach. Nach jedem Beitrag: kurz vermitteln, dann erst den nächsten Beitrag lesen.

ENGLISH · TURN 1 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can I take my backpack and camera into the exhibition?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 1 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Große Taschen und Rucksäcke müssen in ein Schließfach. Fotografieren ist erlaubt, aber ohne Blitz.

ENGLISH · TURN 2 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Do I have to pay for the locker?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 2 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Sie brauchen eine Ein-Euro-Münze als Pfand. Sie bekommen die Münze beim Öffnen des Schließfachs zurück.

ENGLISH · TURN 3 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Can I take a bottle of water into the exhibition?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 3 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Nein, Getränke und Essen sind in den Ausstellungsräumen nicht erlaubt.

ENGLISH · TURN 4 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

Am I allowed to make short videos?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 4 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

In der Dauerausstellung ja, aber in der Sonderausstellung sind Videoaufnahmen nicht erlaubt.

ENGLISH · TURN 5 → MEDIATE INTO GERMAN

What should I do if all the lockers are full?

DEUTSCH · BEITRAG 5 → INS ENGLISCHE VERMITTELN

Dann wenden Sie sich bitte an die Information. Dort kann das Personal größere Taschen aufbewahren.

✅ Show possible mediation

EN 1 → DE: Darf ich meinen Rucksack und meine Kamera mit in die Ausstellung nehmen?

DE 1 → EN: Large bags and backpacks must go in a locker. You may take photos, but without flash.

EN 2 → DE: Muss ich für das Schließfach bezahlen?

DE 2 → EN: You need a one-euro coin as a deposit. You get the coin back when you open the locker.

EN 3 → DE: Darf ich eine Flasche Wasser mit in die Ausstellung nehmen?

DE 3 → EN: No. Food and drinks are not allowed in the exhibition rooms.

EN 4 → DE: Darf ich kurze Videos aufnehmen?

DE 4 → EN: Yes in the permanent exhibition, but video recording is not allowed in the special exhibition.

EN 5 → DE: Was soll ich machen, wenn alle Schließfächer belegt sind?

DE 5 → EN: In that case, please go to the information desk. Staff there can store larger bags for you.

💡 Need help?

Separate the two issues: backpack/locker and camera/photos.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “You need to put the backpack in a locker. You’ll need a one-euro coin as a deposit. You can take photos in the exhibition, but you mustn’t use flash.”

Oral · Full Exam

🏁 15-Minute Simulations

Alle drei Teile direkt hintereinander. Keine Pause zum Neuplanen – trainiere den Übergang.

Full Communication Simulation 1

Everyday Travel

🎯 Ziel: Alle drei Prüfungsteile ohne Pause hintereinander trainieren. ⏱ 15 min ◆ Exam Simulation

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YOU ARE HERE → X1 · Everyday Travel

YOUR TASK

1 · Presentation – ~5 min
Open with a short hook, then present your prepared focus topic. Do not restart if you make a small mistake.

2 · Dialogue – ~5 min
You are at a hotel. The room you booked is unavailable. The receptionist offers a more expensive room. Find a fair solution.

3 · Mediation – ~5 min
English guest: “Where can we buy a day ticket for local buses?”
German staff: „Am Automaten an jeder Haltestelle. Eine Tageskarte gilt bis Betriebsschluss für Bus und Straßenbahn im Stadtgebiet.“
Mediate naturally.

💡 Need help?

Rule: no preparation between parts. Keep going. If you get stuck, paraphrase instead of stopping.

✅ Check / possible answer

After 15 minutes, rate yourself 1–5 for: structure · fluency · interaction · mediation · accuracy. Pick only one priority for the next practice session.

Full Communication Simulation 2

Future + Work

🎯 Ziel: Präsentation, formelleres Gespräch und Mediation unter Prüfungsdruck verbinden. ⏱ 15 min ◆ Exam Simulation

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YOU ARE HERE → X2 · Future + Work

YOUR TASK

1 · Presentation – ~5 min
Open with a short hook, then present your prepared focus topic. Finish with one personal judgement.

2 · Dialogue – ~5 min
You are asking about a one-week internship. Clarify working hours, tasks, clothing and what you should bring on day one.

3 · Mediation – ~5 min
English student: “Do I need to bring my own laptop?”
German supervisor: „Nein, Geräte werden gestellt. Die Schülerinnen und Schüler sollen aber Kopfhörer und etwas zum Schreiben mitbringen.“
Mediate naturally.

💡 Need help?

Focus on communication, not perfection. One self-correction is fine; repeated restarting damages fluency.

✅ Check / possible answer

Can the listener always understand your message? Did you react rather than deliver memorised blocks?

Route 2 · Written Exam & Class Tests

✍️ Schriftlich – A bis E gezielt trainieren

Statt einer Materialwand findest du kurze, klar benannte Challenges. Suche nach dem Prüfungsteil oder nach einer konkreten Schwäche.

A · Listeninggist + detail

B/C · Reading + Languagetext + vocabulary + grammar

D/E · Writing + Skillsproduce + check + interpret

Written · Part A

🎧 Listening Challenges 01–06

Sechs vollständige Hörverstehens-Trainings mit echtem Audio. Öffne das YouTube-Audio, bearbeite Level A, B und C und kontrolliere erst danach die Lösung.

LEVEL AListen for the basics

LEVEL BListen for details

LEVEL CUnderstand & explain

L01

Listening 01

The New Phone Rules

🎯 Ziel: Basics → Details → Explain🎧 Original Audio◆ Exam Training

Open listeningAudio · A · B · C · Solution

YOU ARE HERE → PART A · LISTENING 01

Eine Schulansage erklärt neue Regeln für Handys und Smartwatches, Ausnahmen sowie die Folgen bei Regelverstößen.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. When will the new rules start?
AtomorrowBnext MondayCnext month
2. Where must students keep their phones during lessons?
Ain their school bagsBon their desksCin the school office
3. TRUE or FALSE?
Students may leave their phones on their desks if they are on silent mode.
TRUE FALSE
4. Which students may use their phones during the morning break?
AYears 7 and 8BYears 8 and 9CYears 9 and 10
5. TRUE or FALSE?
Students are allowed to use their phones in the cafeteria at lunchtime.
TRUE FALSE
6. What happens the first time a student breaks the rule?
AThe phone is collected.BThe parents are called immediately.CThe student has to go home.

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. What mode should students put their smartwatches into?
8. Where can Years 9 and 10 use their phones during the morning break?
9. Who should students speak to if they need a phone for medical reasons?
10. Where can students collect a phone that has been taken away?
11. After how many incidents must a parent or guardian collect the phone?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why does the school not allow phones in the cafeteria?
13. Give ONE example of when a teacher may allow students to use a phone during a lesson.
14. What TWO problems connected with phones are mentioned in the announcement?
15. What does the school hope will improve because of the new rules? Give TWO examples.

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Level A · Basics

1. B – next Monday
2. A – in their school bags
3. FALSE
4. C – Years 9 and 10
5. FALSE
6. A – The phone is collected.

Level B · Details

7. school mode
8. school yard
9. class teacher
10. school office
11. three times

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. The school wants the cafeteria to stay a social and relaxing place.
13. Possible answers:
A teacher may allow students to take a photo of an experiment.
OR:
A teacher may allow students to record a short presentation.
14. Phones can distract students during lessons and can cause problems during breaks.
15. The school hopes that lessons will become calmer and that students will spend more time talking to each other.

L02

Listening 02

Your Summer Job Application

🎯 Ziel: Basics → Details → Explain🎧 Original Audio◆ Exam Training

Open listeningAudio · A · B · C · Solution

YOU ARE HERE → PART A · LISTENING 02

Ein Freizeitpark informiert Liam über den Trainingstag, benötigte Unterlagen und seinen möglichen Ferienjob.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. Why is Emma Turner calling?
Ato offer Liam a permanent jobBto invite Liam to a training dayCto cancel Liam’s application
2. When is the training day?
Anext SaturdayBnext MondayCnext Thursday
3. TRUE or FALSE?
Liam has to arrive at 9 o’clock.
TRUE FALSE
4. What should Liam wear?
Aa company uniformBformal clothesCcomfortable clothes and closed shoes
5. TRUE or FALSE?
Liam has to bring his own lunch.
TRUE FALSE
6. Where will Liam probably work?
Ain the visitor areaBin the restaurantCin the office

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. Who should Liam ask for at reception?
8. What must Liam bring a copy of?
9. Who must sign the form?
10. On which day could Liam start work?
11. By when must Liam call the park back?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why should Liam wear closed shoes on the training day?
13. Why does the park need an additional signed form from Liam?
14. Give TWO tasks Liam may have to do in his new job.
15. What TWO things must Liam do before the training day?

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Level A · Basics

1. B – to invite Liam to a training day
2. A – next Saturday
3. FALSE
4. C – comfortable clothes and closed shoes
5. FALSE
6. A – in the visitor area

Level B · Details

7. Mr Harris
8. his ID / ID
9. parent / guardian
10. Monday
11. Thursday evening

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. Liam should wear closed shoes because part of the training will take place outside.
13. The park needs the form because Liam is under 18.
14. Possible answers:
He may help guests.
He may give directions.
He may answer simple questions.
15. He must bring a copy of his ID and a form signed by a parent or guardian.
He must also call the park by Thursday evening to confirm that he can attend.

L03

Listening 03

Visiting a Patient

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Eine Krankenhausansage informiert über Besuchszeiten, Hygiene, Handynutzung und wichtige Regeln für Besucher.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. What time do general visiting hours begin?
A12 p.m.B2 p.m.C3 p.m.
2. How many visitors may most patients receive at the same time?
AoneBtwoCthree
3. TRUE or FALSE?
Children under twelve are never allowed to visit patients.
TRUE FALSE
4. What should visitors do before entering a ward?
Awash their clothesBspeak to a doctorCdisinfect their hands
5. TRUE or FALSE?
Flowers are allowed in every part of the hospital.
TRUE FALSE
6. Where is the hospital cafeteria?
Aon the ground floorBon the second floorCnext to Ward 7

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. Until what time is the cafeteria open?
8. What should visitors do with their phones?
9. Which ward does not allow flowers?
10. What colour signs should visitors follow to Ward 7?
11. What floor is Ward 7 currently on?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why should people with a cough or fever not visit the hospital?
13. Why should visitors be careful about bringing food for patients?
14. Give TWO things visitors are not allowed to do without permission.
15. What does the hospital ask visitors to do so that patients can rest?

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Level A · Basics

1. B – 2 p.m.
2. B – two
3. FALSE
4. C – disinfect their hands
5. FALSE
6. A – on the ground floor

Level B · Details

7. 6:30 p.m.
8. silent mode
9. intensive care
10. blue signs
11. third floor

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. People with a cough or fever should not visit because they could make patients ill or spread an infection.
13. Visitors should be careful because some patients follow special diets and may not be allowed to eat certain foods.
14. Visitors are not allowed to take photos or videos of patients, staff or medical equipment without permission.
15. Visitors should keep conversations quiet, follow staff instructions and leave the ward if a nurse asks them to.

L04

Listening 04

The $125 Million Mistake

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Ein Museums-Audio erklärt, wie unterschiedliche Maßeinheiten zum Verlust des Mars Climate Orbiter führten.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. Where was the Mars Climate Orbiter travelling to?
Athe MoonBMarsCVenus
2. When was the spacecraft launched?
ADecember 1998BSeptember 1999CDecember 1999
3. TRUE or FALSE?
The spacecraft reached Mars after more than nine months in space.
TRUE FALSE
4. What caused the main problem?
AThe spacecraft ran out of fuel.BTwo teams used different measurement systems.CAn engine stopped working.
5. TRUE or FALSE?
NASA successfully placed the spacecraft into orbit around Mars.
TRUE FALSE
6. What happened when the spacecraft reached Mars?
AIt flew too low.BIt landed safely.CIt returned to Earth.

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. What did the spacecraft study around Mars?
8. Which type of units did one team use?
9. Which type of units did the other team expect?
10. On what date did NASA lose contact?
11. Approximately how much did the mission cost?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why did the spacecraft’s calculated position become increasingly inaccurate?
13. Why is the loss of the Mars Climate Orbiter especially surprising?
14. Give TWO things that space engineers can do to prevent similar mistakes.
15. What is the main lesson of the story?

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Level A · Basics

1. B – Mars
2. A – December 1998
3. TRUE
4. B – Two teams used different measurement systems.
5. FALSE
6. A – It flew too low.

Level B · Details

7. atmosphere / climate
8. English units
9. metric units
10. September 23rd
11. $125 million

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. The position became inaccurate because the teams used different measurement systems and the numbers were not converted correctly.
13. The spacecraft was not lost because of a major technical failure or an unknown danger. A relatively simple measurement and communication error caused the problem.
14. Engineers can use more detailed checks and clearer communication.
They can also improve testing procedures.
15. The story shows that even a small mistake can have enormous consequences in science and technology.

L05

Listening 05

A Weekend of Extreme Heat

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Ein Wetter- und Verkehrsupdate warnt vor extremer Hitze und erklärt Folgen für Bahnverkehr, Veranstaltungen und Freizeit.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. How hot could it get?
A32°CB35°CC38°C
2. When should people avoid spending a long time outside?
Abetween 8 and 10 a.m.Bbetween 12 and 4 p.m.Cafter 6 p.m.
3. TRUE or FALSE?
Some trains will travel more slowly because of the heat.
TRUE FALSE
4. How long could some train delays be?
A20 minutesB30 minutesC40 minutes
5. TRUE or FALSE?
The city sports festival has been cancelled.
TRUE FALSE
6. What weather is expected on Sunday evening?
AsnowBthunderstormsCfog

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. What should travellers take enough of?
8. Where are many passengers travelling on Saturday?
9. What time will the sports festival begin?
10. What kind of bottles are not allowed at the concert?
11. Until what time will some swimming pools stay open?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why are some trains travelling more slowly?
13. Give TWO changes organisers have made because of the heat.
14. Why should people be careful about swimming in rivers and lakes?
15. What should people travelling home late on Sunday do, and why?

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Level A · Basics

1. C – 38°C
2. B – between 12 and 4 p.m.
3. TRUE
4. C – 40 minutes
5. FALSE
6. B – thunderstorms

Level B · Details

7. water
8. the coast
9. 8 a.m.
10. glass bottles
11. 9 p.m.

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. Some trains are travelling more slowly because very high temperatures can affect the railway tracks.
13. The sports festival will start earlier.
The concert organisers have added free water stations and more shaded areas.
14. People should be careful because swimming is officially prohibited in some rivers and lakes.
15. They should check the latest travel information because thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain may cause travel problems.

L06

Listening 06

I Deleted Social Media for Seven Days

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Ein Podcast berichtet über sieben Tage ohne Social Media und darüber, wie sich Gewohnheiten, Schlaf und Freizeit verändern.

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LEVEL A · Listen for the basics6 questions

Erfasse zuerst Situation, Hauptaussage und wichtige Basisinformationen.

1. How long did the speaker stop using social media?
Athree daysBseven daysCtwo weeks
2. Which apps did the speaker stop using?
ATikTok, Instagram and SnapchatBYouTube, WhatsApp and TikTokCInstagram, Facebook and YouTube
3. TRUE or FALSE?
The speaker found the first few days completely easy.
TRUE FALSE
4. When did the speaker begin to use the phone less?
Aon day twoBon day fourCon day seven
5. TRUE or FALSE?
The speaker stopped using social media permanently.
TRUE FALSE
6. What surprised the speaker most?
Ahow expensive the apps wereBhow much free time appearedChow many new messages arrived

LEVEL B · Listen for details5 questions

Answer with ONE or TWO WORDS only.

7. Where did the speaker often feel bored?
8. What did the speaker finish reading?
9. What improved because the speaker stopped scrolling at night?
10. What did the speaker build with the brother?
11. What did the speaker turn off after the experiment?

LEVEL C · Listen, understand & explain4 questions

Answer in complete sentences.

12. Why were the second and third days especially difficult?
13. Give TWO things the speaker did instead of using social media.
14. How did the experiment change the speaker’s view of free time?
15. What is the speaker’s final opinion about social media?

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Level A · Basics

1. B – seven days
2. A – TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
3. FALSE
4. B – on day four
5. FALSE
6. B – how much free time appeared

Level B · Details

7. bus rides
8. a book
9. sleep / sleeping
10. a shelf
11. notifications

Level C · Understand & Explain

12. The speaker felt bored and worried about missing messages, jokes and news from friends.
13. Possible answers:
The speaker listened to music.
The speaker finished a book.
The speaker went for a walk.
The speaker helped build a shelf.
The speaker cooked dinner with the dad.
14. The speaker realised that there was actually more free time available than expected when social media was not taking up so much time.
15. The speaker does not think social media is necessarily bad. However, the speaker wants to control how it is used instead of being controlled by the phone.

Written · Part A · Bonus

🎁 Bonus Listening – Extra Practice

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BL01

Bonus Listening 01

Can you take a message?

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🎧 Can you take a message?

MP3: 07-02-listening.mp3

1 Listen for the family name2 Note the message3 Write the phone number

Complete the five messages.

Message 1 Who rang? Family name What's the message? Telephone number

Message 2 Who rang? Family name What's the message? Telephone number

Message 3 Who rang? Family name What's the message? Telephone number

Message 4 Who rang? Family name What's the message? Telephone number

Message 5 Who rang? Family name What's the message? Telephone number

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Message 1

Parker
The meeting starts at 4.30, not 4.00.
0161 483 2719

Message 2

Hughes
He cannot come to the youth club because he is ill. He will come on Friday instead.
07832 614 905

Message 3

Bennett
Football training is in the school gym. It starts at 6.00.
020 7946 1832

Message 4

Wilson
His son Daniel left his blue backpack in the café. Please look for it.
07740 285 631

Message 5

Morris
She cannot bring the books today. She will bring them on Monday morning.
07918 440 276

BL02

Bonus Listening 02

Phone Number Challenge – 30 Numbers

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🎧 Phone Number Challenge – 30 Numbers

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Press play and write down the number you hear. There are 30 numbers in total. Try the audio once without looking at the answers. Then listen a second time and repair any gaps.

Write the 30 phone numbers.

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.

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30 phone numbers

1. 01764829371
2. 01527384916
3. 01635928470
4. 01786249351
5. 01573816492
6. 01729548360
7. 01604739825
8. 01592684173
9. 01748362950
10. 01627943851
11. 01753186924
12. 01519472863
13. 01672859314
14. 01794628537
15. 01568391472
16. 01642975831
17. 01736819425
18. 01584276930
19. 01693751842
20. 01718539624
21. 00491763825941
22. 00442073846192
23. 00121268493750
24. 0033147826593
25. 00390648372915
26. 00496221748395
27. 00441618537294
28. 00141572863910
29. 00491579362841
30. 00491725849367

BL03

Bonus Listening 03

What shall we do on Sunday?

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🎧 What shall we do on Sunday?

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Answers

1. B
2. B
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. B

BL04

Bonus Listening 04

Planning the Youth Center Open Day

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🎧 Planning the Youth Center Open Day

MP3: 08-02-listening-open-day.mp3

B · Listen to Part 2. Complete the table. Use short notes.

Name	Activity idea 1	Activity idea 2
Priya
Ethan
Noah
Maya

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Part A

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. B

Part B

Priya
games area for younger children
volunteer information corner

Ethan
small live music show
computer corner with apps / games / software tips

Noah
three-on-three basketball competition
sports challenge

Maya
photography booth
international snack table

Short notes are enough. You do not need complete sentences in Part B.

BL05

Bonus Listening 05

Announcements at Riverdale Youth Center

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🎧 Announcements at Riverdale Youth Center

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You and your German friend Nina are visiting Riverdale Youth Center. Listen to the announcements. Nina asks you some questions. Answer her questions in GERMAN.

Important: You do not have to translate the announcements. You only need the information Nina asks for.

Listening Mediation

1. Nina: Dieser Bücherverkauf klingt gut. Wie teuer sind die Sachen und wann findet er statt?

2. Nina: Ich würde mir gerne diese Theateraufführung ansehen. Wann und wo ist die?

3. Nina: Volleyball wäre vielleicht etwas für mich. Wie alt muss man sein und wann ist das nächste Training?

4. Nina: Was gibt es bei diesem Filmabend eigentlich zu essen und zu trinken? Und was kostet der Eintritt?

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1

Die Bücher, Comics und Zeitschriften kosten jeweils zwei Dollar. Der Verkauf ist am Samstag von 10 bis 14 Uhr.

2

Die Theateraufführung ist am Freitag um 18.30 Uhr in der großen Halle.

3

Die Volleyballmannschaft sucht Mädchen zwischen 13 und 16 Jahren. Das nächste offene Training ist am Dienstag um 16.15 Uhr in der Sporthalle B.

4

Es gibt Pizza und Popcorn. Getränke muss man selbst mitbringen. Der Eintritt kostet vier Dollar.

Remember: Students do not have to translate the announcements. They only need the information Nina asks for.

BL06

Bonus Listening 06

A Day at the Coast Rescue Center

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🎧 A Day at the Coast Rescue Center

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B · Complete the notes.

7. Emma's age:
8. She started volunteering: ___ ago.
9. The center is near:
10. One morning job:
11. Animals are sometimes hurt by:
12. Visitors can help by:

C · True or False?

13. Emma works at the center every day.

14. Some animals are brought there because of trash.

15. All rescued animals stay at the center forever.

16. Emma thinks simple jobs are important.

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A

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. B

B

7. seventeen / 17
8. three years
9. the Oregon coast
10. cleaning equipment
11. fishing equipment / plastic / trash
12. keeping beaches clean

C

13. False
14. True
15. False
16. True

BL07

Bonus Listening 07

Riverbend – Ten Years After the Mill Closed

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🎧 Riverbend – Ten Years After the Mill Closed

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Read all twelve statements first. On the first listening, understand the general story. On the second listening, check the exact details.

True or False?

1. Riverbend used to be famous for its cotton industry.

2. The last large mill closed fifteen years ago.

3. Almost 4,000 people worked at the mill in its busiest years.

4. After the mill closed, some young people left Riverbend.

5. The old mill buildings were immediately pulled down.

6. Today, one old factory is used by small businesses.

7. The new arts centre opened before the market hall.

8. More tourists are visiting downtown Riverbend today.

9. Every neighbourhood has benefited equally from the changes.

10. The East Side has received less investment than the downtown area.

11. A volunteer group has started improving empty playgrounds.

12. The report says that all of Riverbend’s problems have been solved.

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Answers

1. True
2. False
3. True
4. True
5. False
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10. True
11. True
12. False

Written · Part B

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BEX01

A-Team Exam Lab · Reading Set 01

AI at Work – Threat, Tool or Teammate?

🧪 EXAM LAB 🎯 Ziel: Complete exam-style Text-based Tasks set 🏅 20 pts ⏱ ca. 35 min ◆ B1 / B1+

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THREAT, TOOL OR TEAMMATE?
Read the text carefully. Then work through B1–B5. Do not open the solution before you have finished the complete set.

READING TEXT · AI AT WORK – THREAT, TOOL OR TEAMMATE?

01–06Artificial intelligence is already changing many workplaces. In offices, computer programs can sort emails, summarize long documents and create first drafts of reports. In shops, AI can help predict which products customers may want. In factories, machines can check whether products have been made correctly. For many employees, this does not mean that a robot suddenly takes over their whole job. More often, individual tasks are changing. This is why some experts prefer to talk about “job transformation” instead of “job replacement”.

07–13One example is customer service. Some companies now use chatbots to answer simple questions about opening times, deliveries or passwords. This can save employees time because they no longer need to repeat the same basic information all day. However, difficult complaints still require people who can understand emotions, explain unusual situations and make decisions. “The boring part of my job has become smaller,” says Jamie Collins, who works for an online travel company. “But when a customer is really angry, they want a human being, not a machine.”

14–20AI can also support people in jobs that require specialist knowledge. Doctors, for example, may use computer systems to compare medical images or organize patient information. Teachers can use digital tools to create practice material or adapt exercises for different learners. Yet experts warn that workers must still check the results. AI systems can make mistakes, misunderstand information or produce answers that sound convincing although they are wrong. Dr Maya Patel, a researcher who studies digital work, says that “checking and questioning results will become an important professional skill”.

21–27Not every employee welcomes these changes. Some people worry that companies will use AI mainly to reduce costs and employ fewer workers. Routine office jobs may be especially affected because many repetitive tasks can be automated. At the same time, new jobs are appearing in areas such as AI safety, data management and digital training. The problem is that workers cannot always move easily from one type of job to another. A person whose job disappears may need time, money and support to learn completely new skills.

28–35Because of this, training is becoming a central issue. Some companies offer short courses in which employees learn how to use AI tools responsibly. Others allow workers to experiment with new software during working hours. Lena Hoffmann, who manages a small design company, believes this is essential. “I do not expect every employee to become a computer expert,” she says. “But everyone should understand what the tools can do, what they cannot do and when human judgement is necessary.” She also thinks schools should prepare young people for a world in which learning new skills will continue throughout adult life.

36–45So will AI create a better working world or a worse one? The answer probably depends on how people choose to use it. AI can remove repetitive tasks, support creativity and make some services faster. But it can also increase pressure if employers expect workers to produce more in less time. For employees, the safest strategy may not be to compete with machines at everything. Instead, they can develop the abilities that technology still finds difficult: communication, responsibility, creativity, cooperation and dealing with unexpected problems. This may also change what employers look for when they hire young people. Knowing how to use technology will matter, but so will knowing when not to trust it. In that sense, the future of work may be less about humans versus machines and more about learning how humans and machines can work together.

Approx. 590 words

B 1 · TRUE · FALSE · NOT IN THE TEXT

Decide whether the following statements are true, false or not in the text.

a) AI usually replaces an employee’s complete job.

b) Chatbots can answer simple questions from customers.

c) Routine office jobs may be especially affected by AI.

d) Companies usually pay employees extra money while they are learning to use AI.

____ / 2 pts

B 2 · MATCH THE HEADINGS

Match the headings with the parts of the text. There are TWO more headings than you need.

1) lines 01–06

2) lines 07–13

3) lines 14–20

4) lines 21–27

5) lines 28–35

6) lines 36–45

a) A skill that cannot be left to technology b) Changes within jobs rather than total replacement c) When simple questions meet difficult emotions d) Why all workers should become programmers e) Fears, new opportunities and the problem of retraining f) Preparing workers for continuing change g) Human strengths in the future workplace h) How artificial intelligence became popular in the 1990s

____ / 6 pts

B 3 · FINISH THE SENTENCES

One ending to each sentence is correct. Mark the correct ending.

3.1 Jamie Collins likes one effect of AI because it ...

a) makes angry customers easier to deal with. b) reduces the amount of repetitive work he has to do. c) allows customers to solve every problem without help.

3.2 One danger of AI systems is that they ...

a) can produce convincing information that is incorrect. b) can only be used by doctors and other specialists. c) always require employees to learn programming.

3.3 According to the final part of the text, young workers should ...

a) try to compete with machines in every possible task. b) avoid using technology whenever possible. c) develop human abilities and learn to judge technology carefully.

____ / 3 pts

B 4 · MATCH PEOPLE AND STATEMENTS

Match the people with the statements. Two statements do NOT match.

1) Jamie Collins

2) Dr Maya Patel

3) Lena Hoffmann

a) Technology can reduce repeated basic work. b) Workers need to check AI results critically. c) Every employee should become a technical specialist. d) Schools should prepare students for lifelong learning. e) AI tools should only be used outside normal working hours.

____ / 3 pts

B 5 · ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

Answer the questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES. Use information from the text.

a) Why do difficult customer complaints still require human employees? b) Why can it be difficult for workers to move into a new type of job after losing their old one? c) According to the final paragraph, how can AI make working life better AND worse?

____ / 6 pts

B1
____ / 2

B2
____ / 6

B3
____ / 3

B4
____ / 3

B5
____ / 6

TOTAL
____ / 20

✅ COMPLETE SOLUTION · 20 PTS

Open the answer key only after you have finished B1–B5.

B1 · TRUE · FALSE · NOT IN THE TEXT

a) FALSE – The text says that AI usually changes individual tasks rather than replacing a complete job.

b) TRUE – Chatbots can answer simple questions about opening times, deliveries or passwords.

c) TRUE – The text says that routine office jobs may be especially affected.

d) NOT IN THE TEXT – The text mentions training during working hours, but says nothing about extra payment.

Score: 4 × 0.5 = 2 pts

B2 · MATCH THE HEADINGS

1) b · Changes within jobs rather than total replacement
2) c · When simple questions meet difficult emotions
3) a · A skill that cannot be left to technology
4) e · Fears, new opportunities and the problem of retraining
5) f · Preparing workers for continuing change
6) g · Human strengths in the future workplace

Not used: d, h

Score: 6 × 1 = 6 pts

B3 · FINISH THE SENTENCES

3.1 b
3.2 a
3.3 c

Score: 3 × 1 = 3 pts

B4 · MATCH PEOPLE AND STATEMENTS

1) Jamie Collins → a
2) Dr Maya Patel → b
3) Lena Hoffmann → d

Not used: c, e

Score: 3 × 1 = 3 pts

B5 · ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

a) Difficult complaints still require human employees because people can understand emotions, deal with unusual situations and make decisions.

Accept: Any answer that clearly refers to the need for human understanding / emotions / unusual situations / decision-making.

b) It can be difficult because workers may need time, money and support to learn completely new skills.

Accept: Equivalent wording containing the central idea of retraining / learning new skills and the support required.

c) AI can make working life better by removing repetitive tasks, supporting creativity or making services faster, but it can also increase pressure if employers expect employees to produce more in less time.

Accept: At least ONE advantage AND ONE disadvantage from the final paragraph.

Scoring per answer: 1 pt CONTENT + 1 pt LANGUAGE. B5 total: 6 pts.

TOTAL: 20 PTS · B1 2 · B2 6 · B3 3 · B4 3 · B5 6

👩‍🏫 Teacher Guide · Reading Set 01

FORMAT

Realschulabschlussprüfung Englisch BW · exam-style training

LEVEL

B1 / B1+

FOCUS

Text-based tasks

TEXT LENGTH

approx. 590 words

TOTAL

20 points

WHY THIS SET?

This set deliberately mirrors the structure found in the 2025 and 2026 written exams.

Students practise: TRUE/FALSE/NOT IN THE TEXT · main ideas/headings · paraphrase recognition · people/statements · precise complete-sentence answers.

THE HIDDEN CORE SKILL · PARAPHRASING

Students should not search only for identical words.

TEXT: “individual tasks are changing”
TASK: “AI usually replaces an employee’s complete job.”

Students must compare MEANING, not vocabulary.

RECOMMENDED PROCEDURE

Reading text: 8–10 min
B1: 3 min
B2: 6–8 min
B3: 3–4 min
B4: 3–4 min
B5: 8–10 min

Total: approx. 35 minutes

AFTER THE TEST

Do not only discuss the correct answer. Ask:

WHERE IN THE TEXT IS THE EVIDENCE?
WHAT WORDS WERE CHANGED?
WHAT MADE THE DISTRACTOR ATTRACTIVE?

Students should mark: EVIDENCE → underline · PARAPHRASE → circle · DISTRACTOR → cross out

B5 · IMPORTANT

A correct idea alone is not the complete task. Students must answer in a COMPLETE SENTENCE.

Useful routine: ANSWER + BECAUSE / BY / WHEN ... + RELEVANT DETAIL

SELF-DIAGNOSIS

I confused FALSE and NOT IN THE TEXT. I had problems finding the main idea. I did not recognise paraphrases. I chose attractive distractors. I found the information but could not express it. My language cost me points. I worked too slowly.

TARGET SCORE · A-TEAM

18–20	EXCELLENT
16–17	VERY STRONG
14–15	SOLID
12–13	NEEDS TARGETED PRACTICE
0–11	REPEAT THE STRATEGIES FIRST

Reading Challenge 1

A Phone-Free Experiment

🎯 Ziel: Main idea, detail, inference und evidence trainieren. ⏱ 8–10 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

A Phone-Free Experiment

Westbridge School did not ban smartphones completely. Instead, it tried a six-week experiment: students in Years 9 and 10 placed their phones in numbered storage pockets during lessons and could collect them at break time. Teachers had expected fewer interruptions, but the school also wanted to see whether students would concentrate for longer periods.

After six weeks, most teachers reported that lessons started more quickly. Students asked fewer questions about missed instructions because fewer people were checking messages under the desk. The student survey was less clear. About half said they felt more focused, while a third said they disliked not being able to check family messages immediately. Interestingly, many students wanted to keep the system in lessons but not during breaks.

The school has therefore decided to continue the experiment for another term. Emergency messages can still reach students through the school office, and teachers may allow phones when they are genuinely useful for a task.

What was the main aim of the experiment?
Give one change teachers noticed.
Why was the student survey “less clear”?
What compromise did many students prefer?
Find evidence that phones are not forbidden in every situation.

💡 Need help?

Underline one line of evidence for each answer. For Q3, explain the contrast, not just one opinion.

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: improve concentration/reduce interruptions; lessons started faster/fewer missed-instruction questions; students had mixed views; phones away in lessons but available in breaks; teachers may allow them for useful tasks / office handles emergencies.

Reading Challenge 2

Why Teenagers Volunteer

🎯 Ziel: Gründe, Folgen und Autorenaussage erkennen. ⏱ 8–10 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

More Than Helping

When people talk about teenage volunteering, they often focus on the benefit to the community. That matters, but it is only half the story. Young volunteers can gain skills that are difficult to practise in an ordinary lesson. Organising a sports afternoon, for example, means communicating with adults, solving unexpected problems and taking responsibility for a real result.

Seventeen-year-old Maya began helping at an animal shelter because a friend asked her to come along. She expected to clean cages and walk dogs. Within a few months, however, she was also welcoming visitors and explaining the shelter’s work. “I used to avoid talking to strangers,” she says. “Now I can start a conversation without overthinking every sentence.”

Volunteering is not automatically positive. Students who already feel stressed can create another obligation for themselves. Experts therefore recommend choosing a small, realistic commitment rather than collecting activities simply to make a CV look impressive.

What common view does the first paragraph expand?
Name two skills volunteering can develop.
How did Maya change?
What warning does the final paragraph give?
Which sentence best summarises the writer’s view?

💡 Need help?

For the summary, combine benefit + limitation. Avoid an extreme answer.

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: volunteering helps community but also volunteer; communication/problem-solving/responsibility; more confident with strangers; too much can add stress; useful when commitment is realistic and meaningful.

Reading Challenge 3

Gap Year: Pause or Progress?

🎯 Ziel: Argumente und Gegenargumente sauber unterscheiden. ⏱ 9–11 min ◆ Challenge

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YOUR TASK

Pause or Progress?

A gap year can sound like twelve months of travelling before “real life” begins, but that image is misleading. Some school leavers work, volunteer, learn a language or combine several activities. Supporters argue that the experience can make young adults more independent and help them decide what they actually want to study or train for.

There are risks. A year abroad can be expensive, and not every organised programme offers meaningful work. Some participants return with great photos but few new skills. Others find it difficult to return to studying after a long break. For that reason, career advisers often tell students to define one or two goals before they book anything.

A gap year is therefore neither a guaranteed life-changing adventure nor a waste of time. Its value depends on how deliberately the year is planned and what the student does with the experience afterwards.

Why is the popular image of a gap year “misleading”?
Give two possible benefits.
Give two risks.
What do career advisers recommend?
Explain the author’s final judgement in your own words.

💡 Need help?

Notice the balanced structure: supporters → risks → judgement.

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: gap years can include work/volunteering/language learning, not just travel; independence/clearer plans; cost/weak programmes/few skills/difficulty returning to study; set goals; value depends on purposeful planning and reflection.

Reading Challenge 4

Refurbished Tech

🎯 Ziel: Sachtext lesen und Bedingungen für eine Aussage erkennen. ⏱ 8–10 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

Second Life for a Smartphone

Refurbished devices are not simply used products sold by their previous owners. A professional seller usually checks them, replaces faulty parts when necessary, cleans them and grades their condition before resale. This can make a refurbished phone more predictable than a random second-hand purchase.

The main attraction is often the lower price, but environmental arguments matter too. Keeping a device in use for longer can reduce demand for new production. However, buyers should still compare offers carefully. Battery condition, warranty length and the seller’s return policy can differ significantly. A very low price is not automatically a bargain if the battery needs replacing immediately.

For students who do not need the newest camera or processor, a refurbished model can be a sensible option. The key is to buy from a seller who clearly states the device’s condition and provides reliable information about warranty and returns.

How is “refurbished” different from a private second-hand sale?
Name two possible advantages.
Which three details should buyers check?
Why can a very cheap phone be poor value?
Under what condition does the writer recommend refurbished devices?

💡 Need help?

For Q5, look for the condition in the final sentence, not just “if it is cheaper”.

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: professionally checked/repaired/cleaned/graded; lower price + longer use/environment; battery/warranty/returns; immediate battery replacement can add cost; reliable seller with transparent condition and policies.

Reading Challenge 5

A First Saturday Job

🎯 Ziel: Entwicklung einer Person und Textabsicht erkennen. ⏱ 8–10 min ◆ Exam

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YOUR TASK

My First Saturday Job

On my first morning at the café, I was convinced I would be useless. The menu seemed endless, the till had more buttons than my laptop, and customers asked questions before I had learned where the teaspoons were. My manager, Sam, did something helpful: instead of giving me another list of instructions, she asked me to watch an experienced colleague for twenty minutes.

By lunchtime I was taking simple orders on my own. I still made mistakes, but I learned to correct them without panicking. After three months, the biggest change is not that I can make six different coffees. I have become better at asking for help early, before a small problem becomes a bigger one.

The job is tiring and I sometimes miss a Saturday with friends. Still, I would keep it even if I earned slightly less. The confidence is worth more to me than I expected.

Why did the writer feel overwhelmed at first?
What teaching strategy did Sam use?
What skill does the writer value most after three months?
What disadvantage is mentioned?
What is the main message of the text?

💡 Need help?

Do not confuse the practical coffee skill with the personal skill the writer says matters most.

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: unfamiliar menu/till/customer questions; observation of experienced colleague; asking for help early/confidence; tiredness/missing Saturdays with friends; job brought personal growth beyond money/technical skills.

Written · Part C

🔤 Language Challenges

5-Minuten-Drills zu Grammatik, Wortschatz und typischen Fehlern.

Tense Control

Past Simple · Present Perfect · Past Progressive

🎯 Ziel: Zeitsignale erkennen und passende Zeitform wählen. ⏱ 5–6 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

I ___ (meet) her at the station yesterday.
We ___ already ___ (finish) the project.
While I ___ (walk) home, it started to rain.
She ___ never ___ (try) surfing before.

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Wenn die Zeitform wackelt, öffne den passenden Buddy und prüfe zuerst das Zeitsignal.

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03Simple Pastyesterday · abgeschlossene Vergangenheit 04Past ProgressiveHandlung war gerade im Verlauf 06Present PerfectErfahrung / Ergebnis mit Bezug zur Gegenwart

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: 1 met · 2 have already finished · 3 was walking · 4 has never tried.

Conditionals

Real + Unreal Situations

🎯 Ziel: Bedingung und Ergebnis grammatisch korrekt verbinden. ⏱ 5–6 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

If it rains tomorrow, we ___ (stay) inside.
If I had more time, I ___ (learn) Italian.
If she had left earlier, she ___ (not miss) the train.
Correct: “If I would know the answer, I would tell you.”

💡 Need help?

Entscheide zuerst: realistisch, hypothetisch oder Vergangenheit, die nicht mehr geändert werden kann.

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08If-Clauses Type Ireal / possible → present + will 09If-Clauses Type IIimaginary / unlikely → past + would 20Past PerfectBaustein im if-Satz von Type III

Type III hat in der aktuellen 1–32-Reihe keinen eigenen Buddy. Merke: if + Past Perfect → would have + past participle.

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: 1 will stay · 2 would learn · 3 would not have missed · 4 If I knew the answer, I would tell you.

Passive Voice

Make the Object Important

🎯 Ziel: Aktiv und Passiv sicher unterscheiden und bilden. ⏱ 5–6 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

Change: “People recycle millions of bottles every year.”
Change: “They opened the bridge in 2019.”
Complete: The results ___ (publish) next week.
Which is better if the actor is unknown: active or passive?

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17Passive Voice – Simple Presentam/is/are + past participle 22Passive Voice IIPast / Future und weitere Passivformen

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: 1 Millions of bottles are recycled every year. · 2 The bridge was opened in 2019. · 3 will be published · 4 usually passive.

Reported Speech

Report What Someone Said

🎯 Ziel: Aussagen, Fragen und Aufforderungen sinngemäß wiedergeben. ⏱ 6 min ◆ Challenge

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YOUR TASK

Ben: “I’m tired.” → Ben said …
Mia: “Where do you live?” → Mia asked me …
Teacher: “Please close the door.” → The teacher asked us …
Dad: “I’ll call you later.” → Dad said …

💡 Need help?

Aussage, Frage oder Aufforderung? Danach Pronomen, Zeitform und Wortstellung anpassen.

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21Reported Speechstatements · questions · commands · backshift

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible answers: Ben said (that) he was tired. · Mia asked me where I lived. · The teacher asked us to close the door. · Dad said (that) he would call me later.

Relative Clauses

Who · Which · That · Where

🎯 Ziel: Information flüssig verbinden und unnötige Wiederholung vermeiden. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

A volunteer is a person ___ gives time to help others.
This is the phone ___ I bought refurbished.
London is a city ___ millions of tourists visit every year.
Join: “I met a woman. Her son works at the museum.”

💡 Need help?

Bestimme zuerst, worauf sich das Relativpronomen bezieht: Person, Sache, Ort oder Besitz.

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05Defining Relative Clauseswho · which · that · whose · relative clauses

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: 1 who/that · 2 which/that (or zero where allowed) · 3 which/that (or zero) · 4 I met a woman whose son works at the museum.

Modal Verbs

Advice · Obligation · Possibility

🎯 Ziel: Bedeutungsunterschiede bei Modalverben passend nutzen. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → C6 · Advice · Obligation · Possibility

YOUR TASK

You ___ wear a seat belt. (obligation)
You ___ try the museum; it’s excellent. (advice)
It ___ rain later, but I’m not sure. (possibility)
You ___ bring food; lunch is included. (not necessary)

💡 Need help?

Nicht die Form zuerst wählen, sondern die Bedeutung: Pflicht, Rat, Möglichkeit oder fehlende Notwendigkeit.

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19Modals & Substitutesmust · should · may/might · have to · needn’t

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible answers: must/have to · should · might/may/could · don’t have to/needn’t.

Articles

A · An · The · Zero Article

🎯 Ziel: Artikel nicht nach deutschem Sprachgefühl, sondern nach Funktion wählen. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → C7 · A · An · The · Zero Article

YOUR TASK

She wants to become ___ engineer.
We visited ___ British Museum.
___ information you gave me was useful.
He goes to ___ school by bus every day.

💡 Need help?

Prüfe: Ist das Nomen allgemein oder konkret? Singular oder Plural? Zum ersten Mal erwähnt oder bereits bekannt?

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25A, An & Theindefinite · definite · zero article

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: an · the · the · zero article.

Gerund or Infinitive

-ing or to + Verb

🎯 Ziel: Typische Verbmuster sicher anwenden. ⏱ 5–6 min ◆ Core

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YOUR TASK

I enjoy ___ (learn) languages.
She decided ___ (apply) for the job.
He suggested ___ (take) the earlier train.
Remember ___ (lock) the door before you leave.

💡 Need help?

Viele Verben verlangen fest -ing oder to + infinitive. Lerne die häufigsten Verbmuster als Einheit.

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12GerundGerund vs. to-infinitive · verb patterns

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: learning · to apply · taking · to lock.

Vocabulary Upgrade

Collocations + Precise Words

🎯 Ziel: Alltagswortschatz durch passende, natürliche Verbindungen verbessern. ⏱ 6 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → C9 · Collocations + Precise Words

YOUR TASK

Replace the weak phrase with a more precise collocation.

“do a decision”
“make progress” or “do progress”?
“strong rain”
“I think this is very good for society.” → upgrade good.

💡 Need help?

Hier geht es vor allem um Wortschatz und typische Wortverbindungen, nicht um eine einzelne Grammatikregel.

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✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: make a decision · make progress · heavy rain · beneficial/valuable/positive for society (depending on meaning).

C10

Error Clinic

Germanisms + Word Order

🎯 Ziel: Typische Fehler starker deutscher Lernender entdecken und reparieren. ⏱ 6–7 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → C10 · Germanisms + Word Order

YOUR TASK

Repair each sentence.

I become a new phone next week.
Yesterday I have seen him.
I am interested on history.
Can you tell me where is the station?
We discussed about the problem.

💡 Need help?

Die Fehler kommen aus verschiedenen Bereichen. Bestimme erst den Fehlertyp und hole dir dann genau den passenden Buddy.

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03Simple Pastyesterday → abgeschlossene Vergangenheit 06Present PerfectAbgrenzung zum Simple Past 21Reported Speech / Indirect Questionsstatement word order in indirect questions

„interested in“ und „discuss the problem“ sind feste Wortverbindungen; dafür gibt es keinen eigenen Grammar Buddy.

✅ Check / possible answer

Answers: I’m getting/buying a new phone next week. · Yesterday I saw him. · interested in · where the station is · discussed the problem.

Written · Part C · Long Form

🧩 Use of Language – Cloze Texts

Vier längere Lückentexte mit je 12 Aufgaben. Die Wortvorgabe oder Auswahl steht direkt hinter der Lücke. Die Lösung bleibt verborgen, bis du sie öffnest.

So arbeitest du: Erst den ganzen Satz lesen, dann entscheiden: Zeitform? Wortart? Präposition? Satzbau?

Wichtig: Schreibe nur die Form, die grammatisch und inhaltlich in den Satz passt.

Elon Musk

From South Africa to Space and X

🎯 Ziel: Grammatik und Wortbildung im zusammenhängenden Text anwenden.⏱ 10–12 min◆ 12 gaps

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YOU ARE HERE → U1 · USE OF LANGUAGE · 12 GAPS

YOUR TASK

Complete all 12 gaps. Use the word, question mark or choice in brackets directly after each gap. Change the form when necessary.

Exam routine: Read the whole sentence → identify grammar / word class → complete the gap → read the sentence again.

ELON MUSK – FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO SPACE AND X

Elon Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1971. Neither of his early business ideas (1) __________ (to be) guaranteed to succeed. As a young man, he moved to Canada and later studied in the United States. After leaving university, he helped build (2) __________ (?) online company called Zip2.

In 2002, eBay (3) __________ (to buy) PayPal, a company that had grown out of X.com. Musk used part of the money to found SpaceX. He believed rockets could (4) __________ (to become) cheaper and that private companies could play a larger role in space travel.

Musk also became (5) __________ (close) involved (6) __________ (in / on / at) Tesla. The company aimed to make electric cars (7) __________ (attractive) to ordinary drivers. Over time, Musk became known for ambitious plans and large risks.

Instead of (8) __________ (to choose) only one industry, Musk worked in fields ranging from cars and rockets to artificial intelligence. (9) __________ (although / but) several of his projects have faced serious setbacks, he has continued to pursue difficult goals. If he (10) __________ (to focus) on only one field, his career would probably look very different.

In 2022, Musk bought Twitter. After the takeover, many people wondered (11) __________ (what / he / to do) with the platform. He later renamed it X. His decisions have attracted (12) __________ (much / many) attention, and opinions about him remain strongly divided.

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Teacher on Monday?

When Career Changers Enter the Classroom

🎯 Ziel: Grammatik und Wortbildung im zusammenhängenden Text anwenden.⏱ 10–12 min◆ 12 gaps

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YOU ARE HERE → U2 · USE OF LANGUAGE · 12 GAPS

YOUR TASK

Complete all 12 gaps. Use the word, question mark or choice in brackets directly after each gap. Change the form when necessary.

Exam routine: Read the whole sentence → identify grammar / word class → complete the gap → read the sentence again.

TEACHER ON MONDAY? – WHEN CAREER CHANGERS ENTER THE CLASSROOM

Germany’s teacher shortage (1) __________ (to force) schools to look for new ways of finding staff. One increasingly important route is the Seiteneinstieg: people enter teaching even though they (2) __________ (to complete; not) a traditional teacher-training programme. In 2024, 12.7 percent of permanently newly hired teachers nationwide entered the profession this way.

Career changers may bring valuable experience from other professions. However, teaching a class requires much more than subject knowledge. Classroom management, lesson planning, assessment and dealing with different learners all require professional (3) __________ (to prepare).

One anonymous career changer, (4) __________ (?) experience was described online, reported that he had received almost no time to prepare. On his first days, he (5) __________ (to expect) to teach independently and said that the workload was much (6) __________ (demanding) than he had expected. The individual report cannot be independently verified, but the wider problem is documented.

Experts therefore argue that new teachers should be introduced to the profession (7) __________ (careful). A policy paper recommends three months of preparation before independent teaching begins, followed by mentoring and regular feedback. Schools also need to focus (8) __________ (on / at / for) supporting experienced teachers who mentor newcomers.

If beginners were simply given a full timetable without proper support, many of them (9) __________ (to feel) overwhelmed. Career changers can become highly (10) __________ (profession) teachers, but they need time to develop. The debate is therefore not about (11) __________ (to remove) them from schools. It is about giving them the training they need to work (12) __________ (success).

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Birkenstock

From Shoemaker to Global Brand

🎯 Ziel: Grammatik und Wortbildung im zusammenhängenden Text anwenden.⏱ 10–12 min◆ 12 gaps

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YOU ARE HERE → U3 · USE OF LANGUAGE · 12 GAPS

YOUR TASK

Complete all 12 gaps. Use the word, question mark or choice in brackets directly after each gap. Change the form when necessary.

Exam routine: Read the whole sentence → identify grammar / word class → complete the gap → read the sentence again.

BIRKENSTOCK – FROM SHOEMAKER TO GLOBAL BRAND

The story of BIRKENSTOCK goes back more than 250 years. In 1774, Johannes Birkenstock (1) __________ (to record) as a shoemaker in Germany. Over the following generations, the family’s connection to shoemaking grew (2) __________ (steady).

At the end of the 19th century, Konrad Birkenstock opened a shoemaker’s shop in Frankfurt and began experimenting with healthier footwear. His (3) __________ (to develop) of a flexible insole in 1902 became an important step towards the famous BIRKENSTOCK footbed.

A major breakthrough came in 1963, when Karl Birkenstock created the original footbed sandal. The new product (4) __________ (to present) at a shoe fair in Düsseldorf. At first, however, traditional shoe retailers were not very enthusiastic. The unusual sandal became more (5) __________ (success) among doctors and people interested in healthy footwear.

In 1966, Margot Fraser took the sandals to the United States after she (6) __________ (to discover) them during a visit to Germany. During the following decades, BIRKENSTOCK became (7) __________ (increase) popular around the world. In 1983, the fashion industry, (8) __________ (?) designers were searching for authentic products, also discovered the brand.

In 2013, the business (9) __________ (to organise) into the BIRKENSTOCK Group under professional management. Since then, the company (10) __________ (to grow) from a traditional German manufacturer into an international lifestyle brand while continuing to focus on its famous footbed.

The company’s long history shows how an idea can survive even when people reject it at first. If Karl Birkenstock (11) __________ (to give) up after the early criticism, the sandal probably (12) __________ (to become) a global design icon.

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Refurbished Tech

Smart Deal or Hidden Risk?

🎯 Ziel: Grammatik und Wortbildung im zusammenhängenden Text anwenden.⏱ 10–12 min◆ 12 gaps

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YOU ARE HERE → U4 · USE OF LANGUAGE · 12 GAPS

YOUR TASK

Complete all 12 gaps. Use the word, question mark or choice in brackets directly after each gap. Change the form when necessary.

Exam routine: Read the whole sentence → identify grammar / word class → complete the gap → read the sentence again.

REFURBISHED TECH – SMART DEAL OR HIDDEN RISK?

Smartphones, tablets and laptops can be expensive, especially when the newest models appear every year. One alternative is to buy a refurbished device. Unlike an ordinary second-hand product, refurbished technology has usually (1) __________ (to check) professionally before it is sold again. Damaged parts may be replaced, the device is cleaned and its basic functions are tested.

The most obvious advantage is the price. A refurbished phone can be considerably (2) __________ (cheap) than a brand-new one, although it may offer almost the same features. Buying refurbished electronics can also be an (3) __________ (environment) friendly choice because devices are used for longer instead of becoming electronic waste.

However, buyers should not choose a device simply because it looks like a bargain. Battery (4) __________ (perform) is particularly important because an older battery may need charging more often. Customers should also check (5) __________ (?) the device will continue to receive software and security updates.

The seller matters too. Devices that (6) __________ (to refurbish) by a trustworthy company are normally graded according to their condition. Some may look almost new, while others have visible scratches. A reliable description helps customers make a more (7) __________ (inform) decision.

Before buying, it is worth (8) __________ (to compare) prices, battery condition, storage space and the seller’s return policy. Buyers should also make sure that all personal data from the previous owner (9) __________ (to remove).

Refurbished technology (10) __________ (to become) increasingly popular in recent years. If consumers researched a product carefully before buying it, they (11) __________ (to save) both money and resources. Refurbished devices are not automatically the (12) __________ (bad) choice for everyone, but for careful buyers they can offer an excellent balance between price, performance and sustainability.

✅ Lösung anzeigen

Written · Part D1

✍️ 100-Word Challenges

Kurze Stellungnahmen: Position, entwickelte Gründe, Gegenüberstellung, Beispiele und ein klarer Schluss. Allgemeine Wendungen lernen – passend zur Aufgabe auswählen.

D1 · Language Toolbox

🧰 100 words: clear ideas + useful English

Du musst nicht „kompliziert“ klingen. Ein guter D1-Text ist kurz, logisch und sprachlich verbunden. Nutze die Wendungen als Werkzeug – nicht als Dekoration.

Pragmatische Faustregel: 100 Wörter sind oft ungefähr 9–12 normale Sätze. Plane lieber 10 klare Sätze als 6 riesige Satzmonster. Entscheidend sind Inhalt, Zusammenhang und verständliches Englisch.

🧭 Ein einfacher 100-Wörter-Plan

1–2 SätzePosition nennen und das Thema kurz einordnen.

3–4 SätzeGrund 1 entwickeln + konkretes Beispiel.

3–4 SätzeGrund 2 oder Gegenposition + Beispiel.

1–2 SätzeAbwägen und mit klarer Schlussposition enden.

Wichtig: Das ist ein Gerüst, kein Gesetz. Wenn die Aufgabe keine echte Gegenüberstellung verlangt, musst du nicht künstlich on the one hand / on the other hand einbauen.

🗣️ Useful English – 8 phrase groups

1 · Eigene Meinung · Giving your opinion

In my view, …
From my point of view, …
I believe that …
To me, …
It seems to me that …

2 · Gründe nennen · Giving reasons

One important reason is that …
The main reason why … is …
Another point is that …
This matters because …

3 · Ergänzen · Adding a point

In addition, …
Moreover, …
What is more, …
Another advantage / disadvantage is …

4 · Beispiele · Giving examples

For example, …
For instance, …
A good example of this is …
This can be seen when …

5 · Gegenüberstellen · Contrasting

On the one hand, … on the other hand, …
However, …
Although …, …
While …, …

6 · Einräumen · Conceding a point

It is true that …, but …
Of course, …
Even though …, …
Some people may argue that …, but …

7 · Folge / Ergebnis · Showing consequences

Therefore, …
As a result, …
This means that …
For this reason, …

8 · Schluss · Concluding

Overall, …
All in all, …
To sum up, …
For these reasons, …

Tone check: I guess … ist möglich, klingt aber informeller und unsicherer. Für eine klare Stellungnahme sind In my view …, I believe … oder It seems to me … meist stärker.

D1.1

100-Word Challenge

Phones at School

🎯 Ziel: Klar Stellung nehmen und zwei gute Gründe entwickeln. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.1 · Phones at School

YOUR TASK

“Schools should have one phone-free day every week.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Think in content first: Du musst nicht automatisch komplett dafür oder dagegen sein. Eine abgewogene Position kann stärker sein.

Possible angles

Pro: better concentration, fewer interruptions, more face-to-face communication.
Contra: emergencies, organisation after school, useful learning tools.
Balanced route: phone-free day, but clear exceptions for learning and emergencies.

In my view, …One clear advantage is …However, …For example, …Overall, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

D1.2

100-Word Challenge

Volunteering

🎯 Ziel: Eine gesellschaftliche Aussage abwägen und konkret begründen. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.2 · Volunteering

YOUR TASK

“Every teenager should do some voluntary work.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Build a judgement: Zeige, was Jugendliche durch freiwillige Arbeit gewinnen können – und warum „freiwillig“ trotzdem wichtig ist.

Possible angles

responsibility and empathy
work experience and useful skills
helping the local community
time pressure / forced volunteering may lose its meaning

One important reason is …In addition, …A good example is …It is true that …, but …For these reasons, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

D1.3

100-Word Challenge

Part-Time Jobs

🎯 Ziel: Vorteile und mögliche Belastungen knapp bewerten. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.3 · Part-Time Jobs

YOUR TASK

“A part-time job is good preparation for adult life.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Compare benefit and burden: Ein Nebenjob kann vorbereiten – aber nur, wenn Schule und Erholung nicht darunter leiden.

Possible angles

earning and managing money
punctuality, responsibility and dealing with people
first experience of working life
less time for school, sport, friends or sleep

On the one hand, …On the other hand, …This matters because …For instance, …All in all, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

D1.4

100-Word Challenge

Social Media

🎯 Ziel: Eine kontroverse Aussage differenziert kommentieren. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.4 · Social Media

YOUR TASK

“Social media causes more problems than benefits for teenagers.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Avoid black-and-white thinking: Social media kann gleichzeitig nützlich und problematisch sein. Entscheidend ist, wie du deine Position begründest.

Possible angles

contact, information and creativity
distraction and lost time
pressure, comparison and cyberbullying
healthy limits can reduce some problems

It seems to me that …Although …However, …As a result, …Overall, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

D1.5

100-Word Challenge

Refurbished Devices

🎯 Ziel: Nachhaltigkeit, Preis und Qualität in einer Position verbinden. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.5 · Refurbished Devices

YOUR TASK

“Young people should buy refurbished technology instead of new devices.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Use a practical judgement: „Refurbished“ ist nicht automatisch besser. Preis und Umwelt sprechen dafür, Zustand und Support müssen trotzdem stimmen.

Possible angles

lower price
less electronic waste / longer product life
battery condition and warranty
software updates and trustworthy sellers

One major advantage is …What is more, …However, buyers should …For example, …To sum up, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

D1.6

100-Word Challenge

Gap Year

🎯 Ziel: Eine Zukunftsentscheidung mit Argumenten bewerten. ⏱ 10–15 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → D1.6 · Gap Year

YOUR TASK

“Everyone should take a gap year before starting university or vocational training.”

Write about 100 words. For this training, aim for 90–120 words.

PLAN: position → reason 1 + example → reason 2 + example → short conclusion.

💡 Need help?

Question the word “everyone”: Eine starke Antwort kann zeigen, dass ein Gap Year für viele sinnvoll ist, aber nicht automatisch für jede Person.

Possible angles

independence and maturity
travel, work or volunteering experience
time to think about future plans
cost, loss of routine, not useful for every career path

From my point of view, …For some people, …While …, …It is true that …, but …For these reasons, …

✅ Check / possible answer

Clear position?
At least two developed reasons?
Examples?
Linking words?
90–120 words for this practice?

Written · Part D2

📝 160-Word Challenges

Längere Sprachproduktion: Textsorte, Adressat, Zweck und Pflichtinhalte zuerst klären. Danach den passenden Bauplan wählen – nicht jede Aufgabe funktioniert gleich.

D2 · 160-Word Strategy

🧭 160 words without panic

160 Wörter wirken lang. In Wirklichkeit sind das häufig nur ungefähr 15–20 normale Sätze. Du brauchst also keinen Roman – du brauchst einen Plan.

Erst denken, dann schreiben: Markiere Textsorte · Adressat · Zweck · Pflichtinhalte. Danach verteilst du die Inhalte auf Absätze. Die genaue Struktur hängt von der Aufgabe ab.

📏 Ein realistisches Wort- und Satzbudget

Openingca. 20–30 Wörter
meist 2–3 Sätze

Main partca. 100–115 Wörter
meist 10–13 Sätze

Endingca. 20–30 Wörter
meist 2–3 Sätze

Keine Mathematikprüfung: 15–20 Sätze sind nur eine Orientierung. Ein Bericht, eine Story und eine formelle E-Mail brauchen unterschiedliche Baupläne.

🔀 Die Textsorte entscheidet über den Bauplan

✉️ Formal emailReason for writing → required information/questions → polite close. Höflich, konkret, keine Chat-Sprache.

📰 Blog / articleInteresting opening → clear main points → examples / contrast → useful final thought. Leser bewusst ansprechen.

📋 ReportAim → what happened → result → recommendation. Sachlich, logisch, präzise; keine unnötige Dramatisierung.

🎬 StorySetting → problem → development → turning point → ending. Ereignisse statt Argumente; Zeitformen sauber führen.

D2.1

160-Word Challenge

Formal Email – Volunteer Project

🎯 Ziel: Eine klare formelle Anfrage mit passenden Fragen verfassen. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.1 · Formal Email – Volunteer Project

YOUR TASK

You found a weekend volunteering project in Bristol. Write an email asking for information.

Include: why you are interested · age requirements · tasks · working hours · accommodation.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: formal email. Dein Ziel ist nicht zu „erzählen“, sondern höflich und übersichtlich Informationen zu erfragen.

Open politely · 2–3 sentences

Say why you are writing and name the project. I am writing to enquire about … / I am very interested in …

Explain your interest

Give one real reason instead of empty praise. I am particularly interested because …

Group your questions

Ask about age requirements, tasks and working hours in connected sentences. Could you please let me know whether …?

Ask the practical question

Accommodation deserves its own clear question. I would also like to know if accommodation is provided.

Close professionally · 2 sentences

Thank you in advance for your help. / I look forward to hearing from you.

Sentence budget: roughly 2–3 opening + 10–12 information/question sentences + 2 closing sentences.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

D2.2

160-Word Challenge

Blog Entry – Phone-Free Week

🎯 Ziel: Erlebnis + Reflexion in einem persönlichen, strukturierten Text verbinden. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.2 · Blog Entry – Phone-Free Week

YOUR TASK

Your school has just finished a phone-free week. Write a blog entry for students.

Include: what changed · one positive experience · one problem · your final opinion.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: blog entry. Hier darfst du persönlicher klingen. Der Leser soll merken, was wirklich passiert ist und wie du es bewertest.

Hook the reader

Start with a question, short surprise or direct statement. Could you survive a whole school week without your phone?

Explain what changed

Give 2–3 concrete changes, not just “it was different”. At first … / By the third day …

Develop one positive experience

Add a small example. What surprised me most was … / For example, …

Be honest about one problem

Use contrast. The downside was … / However, …

Finish with your view

Looking back, … / I would definitely … / I would not … A final question to readers can work well.

Sentence budget: 2 hook/opening + 4 changes + 4 positive example + 3 problem + 2–3 final opinion.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

D2.3

160-Word Challenge

School Magazine Article – Refurbished Tech

🎯 Ziel: Sachinformation und Empfehlung adressatengerecht verbinden. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.3 · School Magazine Article – Refurbished Tech

YOUR TASK

Write an article for your school magazine: “New or Refurbished?”

Explain what refurbished means, discuss advantages and risks, and give students practical advice.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: school magazine article. Informiere und berate. Der Text sollte leserfreundlich sein, aber sachlicher als ein persönlicher Blog.

Interesting opening

Start with the buying decision. New phone or refurbished bargain – which is the smarter choice?

Define the key term

Explain “refurbished” in 2–3 clear sentences. Refurbished means that …

Advantages

Develop price + sustainability, each with a short explanation. One clear advantage is …

Risks / contrast

Battery, warranty, seller, updates. However, buyers should check …

Practical advice + verdict

Give 2 useful checks and a balanced recommendation. Before you buy, … / In short, …

Sentence budget: 2 opening + 2–3 definition + 4 advantages + 4 risks + 3–4 advice/conclusion.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

D2.4

160-Word Challenge

Report – Class Project

🎯 Ziel: Einen sachlichen Bericht logisch und präzise strukturieren. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Challenge

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.4 · Report – Class Project

YOUR TASK

Your class organised a charity event. Write a short report for the school website.

Include: aim · preparation · what happened · result · one recommendation for next time.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: report. Ein Report lebt von Ordnung und Fakten. Schreibe nicht wie in einer spannenden Story.

State the aim

The aim of the project was to … Explain briefly why the event was organised.

Preparation

Who did what? What had to be organised? In preparation for the event, …

What happened

Describe the event in a logical order. Use concrete details rather than vague praise.

Result / evaluation

Overall, the event was successful because … Mention money, participation or another measurable result if available.

Recommendation

For future events, I would recommend … Make the recommendation connect to something you observed.

Sentence budget: 2 aim + 3 preparation + 4–5 event + 3 result + 2–3 recommendation. Clear paragraphs matter more than fancy language.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

D2.5

160-Word Challenge

Story – The Missed Train

🎯 Ziel: Eine kurze Geschichte mit klarer Entwicklung und passenden Zeitformen schreiben. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.5 · Story – The Missed Train

YOUR TASK

Write a story beginning with:

When I reached the platform, the train doors were already closing.

Build a believable problem, turning point and ending.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: story. Hier gelten andere Regeln: Du brauchst Entwicklung, nicht Pro-und-Contra-Argumente.

Use the given first sentence

Continue immediately. Establish where you were going and why the missed train mattered.

Build the problem

What goes wrong next? Avoid five unrelated problems. One strong problem is enough.

Add movement and detail

Suddenly … / A few minutes later … / Meanwhile … Use concrete actions.

Create a turning point

Just when I thought … / To my surprise … Something changes the situation.

End properly

Resolve the central problem. In the end … / Looking back, … Do not stop just because you reached 160 words.

Control the tenses

Simple Past = main events; Past Progressive = background; Past Perfect = something that happened earlier.

Sentence budget: about 2 setup + 6–8 problem/action + 4–5 turning point + 2–3 ending.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

D2.6

160-Word Challenge

Email – Internship Follow-Up

🎯 Ziel: Höflich, konkret und professionell kommunizieren. ⏱ 20–25 min ◆ Exam

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YOU ARE HERE → D2.6 · Email – Internship Follow-Up

YOUR TASK

You had a short interview for a school internship. Write a follow-up email.

Include: thanks · why you are still interested · one relevant strength · one question about the first day · polite ending.

Write about 160 words. For this training, aim for 140–200 words.

💡 Need help?

Text type: professional follow-up email. Freundlich und interessiert, aber nicht übertrieben. Jede Information sollte einen Zweck haben.

Thank + reference the interview

Thank you for taking the time to speak with me about …

Confirm your interest

Give a specific reason. I am still very interested in the internship because …

Show one relevant strength

Do not just list an adjective. One strength I could bring is … For example, …

Ask about the first day

Could you please let me know …? / I would also like to know whether …

Polite ending

Thank you again for your time. / I look forward to hearing from you.

Sentence budget: 2–3 opening/thanks + 5–6 interest/strength + 3–4 practical question/context + 2 closing sentences.

✅ Check / possible answer

All content points covered?
Appropriate tone/text type?
Logical paragraphing?
Precise verbs and linking?
140–200 words for this practice?

Written · Part E

🧠 Exam Skills

Operatoren, Paraphrasing, Wörterbuch, Interpreting und eine feste Schlusskontrolle.

Operator Decoder

Describe ≠ Explain ≠ Compare ≠ Comment ≠ Discuss

🎯 Ziel: Aufgabenstellungen exakt treffen, bevor du Inhalt produzierst. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → E1 · Describe ≠ Explain ≠ Compare ≠ Comment ≠ Discuss

YOUR TASK

Match each operator with the action.

describe
explain
compare
comment
discuss

A give reasons/how or why · B give your view with reasons · C give key features · D show similarities and differences · E examine different sides before a judgement

💡 Need help?

Ask yourself: What kind of answer does the verb demand?

✅ Check / possible answer

Key: describe C · explain A · compare D · comment B · discuss E.

Paraphrase Rescue

When the Exact Word Is Missing

🎯 Ziel: Kommunikation aufrechterhalten, auch wenn dir ein Wort fehlt. ⏱ 5–6 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → E2 · When the Exact Word Is Missing

YOUR TASK

Explain each word without using the word itself.

locker
receipt
volunteer
platform
deposit

💡 Need help?

Use: It’s a person who … / It’s a place where … / It’s something you use to … / It means money that …

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible ideas: a small secure storage space; proof that you paid; person who helps without normal pay; place beside railway track where passengers wait; money paid temporarily and returned later.

Dictionary Speed

Find the Right Meaning, Not the First Meaning

🎯 Ziel: Ein zweisprachiges Wörterbuch gezielt und zeitsparend nutzen. ⏱ 5 min ◆ Core

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YOU ARE HERE → E3 · Find the Right Meaning, Not the First Meaning

YOUR TASK

Use your normal exam dictionary.

Find issue. Which meaning fits “a difficult issue”?
Find charge. Which meaning fits a hotel bill?
Find apply. Which meaning fits a job?
Find one useful example/collocation for responsible.

Set a timer: 4 minutes.

💡 Need help?

Look at labels, example phrases and context. Do not copy the first translation blindly.

✅ Check / possible answer

You win if every chosen meaning fits the sentence context. Speed matters only after accuracy.

Interpreting Mini

Relevant Information Only

🎯 Ziel: Kernaussagen sinngemäß übertragen und Unwichtiges weglassen. ⏱ 6 min ◆ Exam

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YOU ARE HERE → E4 · Relevant Information Only

YOUR TASK

German information: „Der Flohmarkt beginnt am Samstag um zehn Uhr auf dem Schulhof. Wer selbst etwas verkaufen möchte, muss sich bis Donnerstag im Sekretariat anmelden. Besucher brauchen keine Anmeldung. Bei starkem Regen findet die Veranstaltung in der Sporthalle statt.“

English friend asks: “Can I just come and look around on Saturday, and what happens if it rains?”

Answer only what your friend needs.

💡 Need help?

Do not translate the seller-registration detail unless it helps answer the question.

✅ Check / possible answer

Possible: “Yes, visitors can just come without registering. It starts at 10 on Saturday. If the weather is very bad, the flea market will move into the sports hall.”

90-Second Final Check

Before You Hand In

🎯 Ziel: Typische vermeidbare Punkteverluste mit einer festen Routine reduzieren. ⏱ 90 sec ◆ Exam

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YOU ARE HERE → E5 · Before You Hand In

YOUR TASK

Use this order on your next written answer:

TASK: Did I answer every bullet?
STRUCTURE: Clear paragraphs?
VERBS: Tense + subject-verb agreement?
SMALL WORDS: articles, prepositions, pronouns?
WORDS: repeated basic word I can improve?
FORMAT: word range and text type?

💡 Need help?

Do not reread the whole text five times. Each pass has one job.

✅ Check / possible answer

Build the routine now so it is automatic under time pressure.

THE A-TEAM EXERCISE STANDARD

Jede Karte folgt demselben Muster. Dadurch müssen Schüler nicht jedes Mal neu herausfinden, wie die Seite funktioniert.

1 · CODE + TITLEDu weißt sofort, wo du bist.

2 · GOAL + TIMEDu weißt, was und wie lange du trainierst.

3 · YOUR TASKEine klare Aufgabe, kein Materialberg.

4 · HELP + CHECKHilfe erst öffnen, wenn du sie brauchst.

⚠️ Hinweis zu Inhalten, Übungen und Lösungen

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ℹ️ Über A-Team English – Kursinfos, Formate & Links

🎯 Was ist A-Team English?

A-Team English ist der Einserkurs Englisch der Humboldt-Realschule. Er richtet sich an Schülerinnen und Schüler, die sehr gute Leistungen erreichen können oder bereits auf diesem Niveau arbeiten.

Ziel ist es, sprachliche Stärken auszubauen und die Chancen auf sehr gute Leistungen im Abschlusszeugnis und in der Abschlussprüfung zu erhöhen. Gleichzeitig arbeitet die Gruppe mit anspruchsvollen Texten, authentischen Medien und aktuellen Themen.

⚡ Quick Facts

Umfangca. 35 Jahresstunden Rhythmuseine Stunde pro Woche Zielgruppeleistungsstarke und besonders motivierte Schülerinnen und Schüler der Abschlussklasse Niveauüberwiegend B2, punktuell C1 SchwerpunkteSpeaking, Writing, Reading, Listening, Vocabulary, Grammar und Exam Training MottoAim high. Stay humble. Lift others.

🧭 Was machen wir im Kurs?

Exam Excellence

Aufgabenstellungen sicher verstehen
Prüfungsstrategien entwickeln
Texte planen und überarbeiten
typische Punkteverluste vermeiden

Speaking & Talking Time

frei und spontan sprechen
diskutieren und argumentieren
Mini-Debatten, Rollenspiele und One-Minute Talks
Podcast- und Studioformate

Writing Excellence

starke Einleitungen und Schlussabschnitte
klare Absätze und überzeugende Argumente
comments, articles, emails, mediation und creative writing
Texte gezielt sprachlich aufwerten

Real English & Language Upgrade

aktuelle Schlagzeilen, Podcasts und Filmsequenzen
TikToks, Reels und YouTube-Clips kritisch auswerten
collocations, useful phrases und präzisere Wortwahl
typische Fehler starker Lernender verbessern

🔁 Unsere regelmäßigen Formate

Seven-Minute Newsroom Reel Talk Error Clinic English Excellence Challenge

Aktuelle Nachrichten, kurze Clips, typische Fehler und kleine sprachliche Herausforderungen sorgen für viel Talking Time und regelmäßiges Training.

🎬 Das A-Team Movie Project

Ein besonderes Highlight ist das dreistündige Wunschfilmprojekt. Die Gruppe schlägt geeignete englischsprachige Filme vor, stimmt ab und sieht den gewählten Film in der Originalsprache.

story and structure
characters and acting
dialogue and language
camera and music
message and relevance

Zum Abschluss findet eine professionell inszenierte englischsprachige Kritikerrunde mit begründeten Bewertungen statt.

📈 Förderung und Forderung

Wer noch im guten Zweierbereich liegt, arbeitet gezielt an Fehlern, Struktur, Wortschatz, Prüfungssicherheit und flüssigem Sprechen.

Wer bereits auf Einserniveau arbeitet, erhält anspruchsvollere Aufgaben: differenziertere Argumentation, authentische Texte, spontane Diskussionen und Herausforderungen bis in den C1-Bereich.

Alle arbeiten am gleichen Thema – aber nicht immer mit dem gleichen Qualitätsziel.

⭐ The A-Team Code

We aim high.
We work hard.
We stay curious.
We remain humble.
We use our strengths to support others.
We do not rise by pushing others down.
Excellence means growing — and helping others grow too.

✅ Für wen ist der Kurs geeignet?

für leistungsstarke oder besonders entwicklungsfähige Lernende
für Schülerinnen und Schüler, die regelmäßig Englisch sprechen möchten
für Lernende, die anspruchsvolles Feedback annehmen
für selbstständige, zuverlässige und neugierige Teilnehmende
für Menschen, die ihre Stärken auch zur Unterstützung anderer einsetzen

🚫 Was A-Team English nicht ist

keine zusätzliche normale Englischstunde
kein reiner Grammatik-Wiederholungskurs
keine Garantie für eine bestimmte Note
kein Wettbewerb darum, wer besser als andere ist

Entscheidend bleiben Einsatz, Offenheit, sorgfältige Arbeit und die Bereitschaft, sich sprachlich weiterzuentwickeln.

The A-Team Code mit den Leitsätzen Aim high, Stay humble und Lift others

🌐 Recommended Practice Resources

These websites are excellent for improving vocabulary, listening, reading and real-life English.

“Good English gets the message across. Excellent English makes the message clear, convincing and memorable.”

A-Team English – from good to outstanding.

Welcome! 👋

Class 7

Class 8

A-Team English

📌 What's new

Class 7 – English

Class 8 – English

A-Team Exam Lab

MÜNDLICH

SCHRIFTLICH

YOUR TRAINING PROGRESS

🗣️ Mündlich – trainiere den echten Ablauf

🎤 Presentation Drills

Don’t announce your presentation. Start it.

Hook the Room

YOUR TASK

Explain One Key Point

YOUR TASK

Fact + Meaning

YOUR TASK

Personal Position

YOUR TASK

Surprise Question

YOUR TASK

💬 Situational Speaking

Hotel Complaint

YOUR TASK

GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

RECEPTIONIST · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Restaurant Mix-up

YOUR TASK

GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

RESTAURANT STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Tourist Information

YOUR TASK

VISITOR · YOUR 5 POINTS

TOURIST INFORMATION · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Youth Hostel Problem

YOUR TASK

HOSTEL GUEST · YOUR 5 POINTS

HOSTEL STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Return a Product

YOUR TASK

CUSTOMER · YOUR 5 POINTS

SHOP ASSISTANT · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Travel Delay

YOUR TASK

TRAVELLER · YOUR 5 POINTS

STATION STAFF · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Internship Interview

YOUR TASK

APPLICANT · YOUR 5 POINTS

INTERVIEWER · 5 PARTNER POINTS

Plan an Event

YOUR TASK

STUDENT A · YOUR 5 POINTS

STUDENT B · 5 PARTNER POINTS

🌍 Mediation – Be the Bridge

Guesthouse Parking

YOUR TASK

Train Ticket

YOUR TASK

Explain “Pfand”

YOUR TASK

Explain Realschule

YOUR TASK

City Festival Payment

YOUR TASK

Early Breakfast

YOUR TASK

Replacement Bus

YOUR TASK

Museum Rules

YOUR TASK

🏁 15-Minute Simulations

Full Communication Simulation 1

YOUR TASK

Full Communication Simulation 2

YOUR TASK

✍️ Schriftlich – A bis E gezielt trainieren