Hilda · New Place, New Friends.

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Hilda

New Place, New Friends.

Introduce yourself, join an activity and agree on a small task.

13+A2 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Going out in the city

In this story, the selected scene focuses on go out and meet someone.

Watch for: What does Hilda learn about her new city?

Original source

Clip A quiz · 6 questions

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

1. Where has Hilda spent several days?
2. How does Hilda describe the city?
3. What is happening that evening?
4. What does her mother say it has?
5. Has Hilda seen a proper parade before?
6. What does her mother suggest they do together?

Useful English

Hi, I’m new here.

Would you like to join us?

Keep talking · 3 questions

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

  1. What can you say when you meet a new classmate?

    Support and one possible answer

    Hi, I'm…

    Hi, I'm Alex. I'm new here. What's your name?

  2. What do you enjoy doing outside?

    Support and one possible answer

    I like…

    I like walking and taking photos.

  3. How can you invite someone into your group?

    Support and one possible answer

    Would you like to…?

    Would you like to sit with us? We are talking about music.

A job for the team

In this story, the selected scene focuses on a job for the team.

Watch for: What will the team do together?

Original source

Edited sequence from the same Sparrow Scouts planning conversation, in original story order. Intervening dialogue has been omitted.

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

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

1. Who chooses Hilda for the team?
2. Who else is on their team?
3. What do they want to earn?
4. What do they plan to do to the space?
5. Has Hilda worked in a team before?
6. Why does Frida not want to begin at midnight?

Useful English

What can I do?

Let’s make a plan first.

Keep talking · 3 questions

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

  1. Which job would you like in a garden?

    Support and one possible answer

    I can…

    I can water the plants. I like that job.

  2. Do you like to plan or start straight away?

    Support and one possible answer

    I like to… because…

    I like to plan first because I want to know what to do.

  3. Ask a new team member what they can do.

    Support and one possible answer

    Can you…?

    Can you carry these small plants? I can bring the water.

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. Introduce yourself to a new group.
2. Invite someone to an activity.
3. Ask for a task.
4. Choose a sensible first step.
5. Three people work together. They are a…
6. Your group's table is dirty. Suggest a useful action.

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 does joining a team help a new person?

    Support and one possible answer

    You can meet…

    You can meet people and do something together.

  2. What would you tell a new student about your group?

    Support and one possible answer

    We like… We meet…

    We like drawing. We meet after class on Friday.

  1. Can you welcome a new volunteer and plan a small garden?

    Role A

    You lead a three-person garden group. You need help carrying plants and watering. Welcome a new member.

    Role B

    You are new. You can water plants and are free tomorrow morning. Introduce yourself and ask for a job.

    Support

    Introduce; invite; choose two jobs; agree a time.

    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: Hi, I am Jo. Welcome to our team. B: Thanks. What can I do? A: Can you water the plants? B: Yes. When do we start? A: Tomorrow at ten. B: Great. See you then.

    Welcome to our team. Can you bring water? I can bring the plants. Let's meet at ten.

    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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