Saarland Abitur Technik-Englisch study plan

Define and contrast the core technical concepts of mechanics (force, torque, lever, gear ratio) and electrical engineering (voltage, current, resistance, power) in your own words, with one worked example each.

Solve 10 numerical problems on levers, pulleys and gear trains, showing unit conversions and rounding.

Sketch and label a simple technical system (e.g., a belt drive or a voltage divider) and explain its function in 5 sentences.

Build a personal formula sheet of 15 equations with variable names, SI units and one application note per formula.

Explain the difference between statics and dynamics and apply Newton's laws to two everyday machine examples.

Analyse a material-selection scenario (steel vs aluminium vs plastic) using criteria such as strength, weight, cost and corrosion.

Describe the working principle of sensors and actuators (e.g., temperature sensor, DC motor) and match three sensors to three control tasks.

Interpret a simple technical drawing (views, dimensions, tolerances) and extract the key measurements.

Compare open-loop and closed-loop control and draw a block diagram with setpoint, controller, actuator, plant and sensor.

Calculate the behaviour of a simple feedback loop qualitatively (overshoot, settling time) and explain the role of the feedback signal.

Describe energy conversion chains (e.g., chemical → mechanical → electrical) and estimate efficiencies for two chains.

Evaluate one sustainability trade-off in a technical product using lifecycle thinking (energy, materials, recycling).

Summarise a 500-word English technical text on automation in 120 words, keeping all key figures and causal links.

Compile 25 technical English terms (e.g., torque, tolerance, actuator, closed loop) with German equivalents and example sentences.

Write a 200-word process description in English using passive voice and sequencing connectors correctly.

Self-test domain 1 with 20 mixed questions and log every error with its cause.

Analyse an English non-fiction text (e.g., on technology and society) by identifying thesis, argument structure and tone in a 150-word outline.

Write a 250-word comment in English taking a position on a technical-ethical issue, using two supporting arguments and one counterargument.

Use 10 linking devices (however, therefore, in contrast, moreover, etc.) correctly in your own sentences.

Paraphrase five complex English sentences from technical sources without changing meaning.

Practise a 10-minute English monologue describing and explaining a technical diagram or process.

Complete two timed reading tasks (20 minutes each) with at least 80% comprehension accuracy.

Revise and rewrite your week-5 comment, improving cohesion and reducing repetition by at least 20%.

Record and self-assess a 5-minute spoken explanation for fluency, pronunciation of technical terms and structure.

Write a full English exam-style analysis of an unfamiliar technical text (600–800 words) under 90-minute timed conditions.

Integrate domain-1 content (formulas, control concepts) correctly into the English text at least three times.

Review all logged errors from weeks 1–6 and re-solve the five most frequent mistake types.

Prepare a 3-minute English presentation on one technical topic with a clear structure and visual support.

Complete two full mock exams (one domain-1 heavy, one domain-2 heavy) under realistic time limits.

Mark each mock against a criteria list and identify the three weakest areas.

Re-teach those three weak areas using your own notes and solve five new problems per area.

Finalise a one-page exam strategy sheet covering time allocation, formula recall and English text structure.