Finding Nemo · Ready for a New Day

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Finding Nemo

Ready for a New Day

Talk about a morning, meet a new person and ask for help.

A2 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Content note: A parent worries about his child starting school.

Time for school

Nemo is ready for his first day. His dad is still in bed.

Watch for: Who is ready to go?

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Clip A quiz · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. Why does Nemo wake his dad?
2. What does Marlin want at first?
3. What does Marlin ask Nemo to count?
4. How many stripes does Nemo say?
5. What does Marlin say Nemo can do?
6. What must Nemo do before leaving?

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Are you ready to go?

Ask whether someone can leave now.

I am a little worried.

Say how you feel.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.

  1. What do you do before school or work?

    Support and one possible answer

    First I… Then I…

    First I have breakfast. Then I brush my teeth.

  2. How do you feel on a first day?

    Support and one possible answer

    I feel… because…

    I feel a little worried because everything is new.

  3. Your friend is not ready. What can you say?

    Support and one possible answer

    Are you ready…? Do you need…?

    Are you ready to go? Do you need two more minutes?

Meet the teacher

Nemo meets his teacher and the other children.

Watch for: What does Nemo tell his teacher?

Original source

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. What does Nemo tell his dad at the start?
2. What name does Nemo give?
3. What does the teacher ask about?
4. Which word is difficult for Nemo to say?
5. What does Marlin ask the teacher to give Nemo if he is tired?
6. How will the class travel?

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Hi, my name is Alex.

Introduce yourself.

Can I have a short break, please?

Ask politely to rest.

Keep talking · 3 questions

Say your answer aloud before opening the support. With a partner, take turns and ask a follow-up question.

  1. What makes a good teacher?

    Support and one possible answer

    A good teacher…

    A good teacher listens and explains things clearly.

  2. What can you ask a new classmate?

    Support and one possible answer

    What is…? Do you like…?

    What is your name? Do you like this class?

  3. You need a break. Ask your teacher.

    Support and one possible answer

    Can I… please?

    Can I have a short break, please? I am tired.

Mastery quiz

Use language from both clips in new situations.

Mastery · 6 questions

Choose one answer for each question. Check your answers, then read the feedback.

1. My alarm rings at seven. I ___ and get out of bed.
2. My bag and shoes are here. I am ___.
3. We work together in a small ___.
4. We stop for five minutes. It is a short ___.
5. You meet a student for the first time. What do you say?
6. You are tired in class. Make a polite request.

Put it all together — speaking

Speak first, then use the support if you need it. For the final conversation, take a role each or practise both roles alone.

  1. How are Nemo and his dad different in the two clips?

    Support and one possible answer

    Nemo feels… His dad feels…

    Nemo is ready to try school. His dad is worried and wants to help.

  2. What three things help you on a first day?

    Support and one possible answer

    I need… It helps to…

    I need time, a friendly group and a teacher who can help.

  3. Can you welcome a new student and help with a small problem?

    Support and one possible answer

    Introduce yourself, ask a question and offer help.

    Hi, my name is Alex. What is your name? You can sit here. Are you ready, or do you need a short break?

Role A

You are new. Give your name, say you are a little worried and ask where to sit.

Role B

You know the class. Introduce yourself, answer the question and offer help.

Check your conversation

  • Introduce yourself.
  • Ask and answer one simple question.
  • Use two target words and one useful phrase.

Try again: Try the last conversation again. Use one more useful phrase.

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