Coco · My Dream, My Family.

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Coco

My Dream, My Family.

Explain an ambition, acknowledge a concern and negotiate a promise.

13+B1 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Music or the family plan?

In this story, the selected scene focuses on music or the family plan?.

Watch for: What does Miguel want to do, and what does his family expect tonight?

Original source

Clip A quiz · 6 questions

Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.

1. Why does Miguel say he visits the plaza?
2. What activity interests him there?
3. Who objects to his being there?
4. What does his father say about returning to the plaza?
5. How is his performing idea received?
6. What does the family emphasise instead?

Useful English

This matters to me because…

I understand your concern, but…

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.

  1. Why can a hobby matter so much to someone?

    Support and one possible answer

    It helps them…

    A hobby can help someone express ideas and meet people with similar interests.

  2. What is a respectful way to explain a different ambition?

    Support and one possible answer

    I understand… My goal is…

    I understand that you want a secure plan. My goal is to develop this skill step by step.

  3. What support would help a beginner?

    Support and one possible answer

    One useful kind of support is…

    One useful kind of support is time to practise without being laughed at.

A promise in return

In this story, the selected scene focuses on a promise in return.

Watch for: What does each person promise to do in return for help?

Original source

Selected dialogue from the same conversation, in story order.

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.

1. What does Héctor say this place runs on?
2. Whom does Miguel say he needs to reach?
3. What does Héctor want Miguel to put up at home?
4. When does Miguel agree to put up Héctor’s photograph?
5. What would that allow Héctor to do?
6. What does Héctor agree to help Miguel do?

Useful English

I can help you if you help me with this.

You can trust me to keep my promise.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.

  1. What makes a promise realistic?

    Support and one possible answer

    It should be…

    It should be clear and possible to keep.

  2. Describe a fair exchange between friends.

    Support and one possible answer

    I could… in return for…

    I could help with a presentation in return for help practising an interview.

  3. How can you check an agreement before accepting?

    Support and one possible answer

    So, you will… and I will…?

    So, you will help me on Friday and I will finish my part by Sunday?

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.

1. A friend dismisses your goal. Respond constructively.
2. Your parents are worried. Acknowledge that first.
3. Offer a fair exchange.
4. Make a specific promise.
5. Check the terms.
6. Which behaviour builds trust?

Put it all together — speaking

Use English from both clips. For the last conversation, take a role each. On your own, practise both roles.

  1. How do family expectations and personal promises differ?

    Support and one possible answer

    One comes from… The other…

    Expectations may come from other people; a promise is a commitment we choose to make.

  2. What would make support for an ambition practical?

    Support and one possible answer

    Time, a clear goal and…

    Time, a clear goal and regular feedback would help more than a vague compliment.

  1. Can you agree a trial period for a new activity?

    Role A

    You want to join a weekend performance course for one month. Explain its value and promise to complete your shared household task.

    Role B

    You support learning but worry about time and unfinished work. Ask for a specific trial plan and a review date.

    Support

    Explain the goal; acknowledge concern; exchange support; promise a review.

    Check your conversation

    • Complete the communication goal on both role cards.
    • Use language from both clips naturally, with at least three target items overall.
    • 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: This matters to me because I want to perform with other people. B: I am concerned about your time. A: I understand. I can complete my work on Friday in return for help getting there on Saturday. B: Let us try it for a month and review it.

    I would like to try the course for a month. I will keep up with my other work, and then we can review the plan.

    Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.

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