Hibiscus Teach · Cartoons
Bolt
Show Me How.
Ask for a demonstration, follow simple instructions and explain a choice.
Created by Denis M., British English teacher.
Asking for food
In this story, the selected scene focuses on asking for food.
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Clip A quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
Can you show me how?
Is this right?
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What can you teach someone to do?
Support and one possible answer
I can show you how to…
I can show you how to make a sandwich.
What can you say when an instruction is not clear?
Support and one possible answer
Can you show…?
Can you show me again, please?
Give two simple instructions for taking a photo.
Support and one possible answer
First… Then…
First, hold the phone here. Then, press this button.
A place to stay
In this story, the selected scene focuses on a place to stay.
Watch for: Why does Bolt not want to stay?
Clip B quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
Thank you, but I can’t stay.
I need to go back home.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What makes a room comfortable?
Support and one possible answer
A comfortable room has…
A comfortable room has a soft bed and a window.
How do you say no to an invitation kindly?
Support and one possible answer
Thank you, but…
Thank you, but I can't stay. I need to go home.
Offer a friend somewhere to sit or rest.
Support and one possible answer
You can…
You can sit here. Would you like a pillow?
Mastery: use your English
Apply language from both clips to new situations.
Mastery · 6 questions
Use the English in new situations. Choose one answer for each question.
Put it all together — speaking
Use English from both clips. For the last conversation, take a role each. On your own, practise both roles.
What kind of help is offered in the two clips?
Support and one possible answer
One person teaches… Another offers…
One person teaches a skill. Another offers a place to stay.
What is a good way to thank someone and still say no?
Support and one possible answer
Thank you… but…
Thank you for helping me, but I need to go home now.
Can you help a visitor use something and discuss staying?
Role A
A visitor needs help using a coffee machine. Explain two simple steps and invite them to stay for lunch.
Role B
Ask for a demonstration. Check one step. Thank your host, but explain you need to go home.
Support
Show two steps; check; offer; answer kindly.
Check your conversation
- Complete the communication goal on both role cards.
- Use at least one target word or phrase from each clip in short clear sentences.
- Ask a relevant question and respond to your partner, rather than delivering two unrelated speeches.
- Finish with a clear decision, next step or summary; repeat one part after feedback.
One possible conversation, after your attempt
A: First, put your cup here. Then press this button. B: Is this right? A: Yes. Would you like to stay for lunch? B: Thank you, but I need to go home. Thanks for your help.
Press this button, then turn the handle. Is that clear? You can stay for dinner too.
Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.