Schleswig-Holstein MSA English case studies
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The Mittlerer Schulabschluss (MSA) Englisch in Schleswig-Holstein is the English component of the school-leaving qualification taken at the end of lower secondary education (Sekundarstufe I). It is aimed at students in Schleswig-Holstein who are working towards the Mittlerer Schulabschluss and need to demonstrate functional competence in English across listening, reading, mediation and writing. The Schleswig-Holstein MSA English case studies are 5 cases and about 2,435 words.
1Morning-Break Announcement: Corrections and Sequence
You are in the school radio club and hear this announcement once during morning break. The poster in the corridor says: 'Charity run - Friday, 3 p.m., start at the pier, shirts available on the day.' The announcement says: 'Registration closes Thursday at 3 p.m., not Friday as the poster says.
474 words, about 2 min2Blog Extract: Plastic-Bag Ban and Weak Evidence
Read this extract from a local English-language blog: 'Last month, the town council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all shops. Supporters point to a survey of 400 residents: 78% said they would support a ban.
496 words, about 2 min3Mediating a Youth Hostel Email for an English-Speaking Guest
Your English-speaking exchange partner, Sam, will stay with a German family near Kiel. The youth hostel has sent this email to Sam’s host mother: 'Sehr geehrte Frau Hansen, leider können wir die Anreise am Sonntag nicht vor 17 Uhr ermöglichen, da die Rezeption bis 16:30 geschlossen ist.
494 words, about 2 min4Formal Email to the Principal: Later School Start
The student council at your school has collected arguments for a later start: 8:45 instead of 8:00. You must write a formal email of 120–150 words to the principal, Frau Dr.
514 words, about 3 min5Podcast Interview: Teacher’s Qualified Stance on Homework
You hear this extract from a student podcast. Host: 'So you support banning homework in Year 9?' Teacher: 'I can see the appeal, and I have read the studies about stress.
457 words, about 2 min