Luca · Let’s Try Something New

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Luca

Let’s Try Something New

Give simple instructions, encourage a friend and make a plan.

A2 English60-minute tutor lesson

Created by , British English teacher.

Content note: Friendship and trying an unfamiliar skill.

One step at a time

Luca has legs for the first time. Alberto helps him.

Watch for: What is Luca learning to do?

Original source

Clip A quiz · 6 questions

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

1. Where is Luca learning to walk?
2. What is new for Luca?
3. Who helps Luca?
4. Where does Alberto tell Luca to point his feet?
5. Is walking easy for Luca at first?
6. What does Luca do after he has trouble?

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Try one more time.

Encourage another attempt.

Can you show me, please?

Ask someone to demonstrate.

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 new thing would you like to try?

    Support and one possible answer

    I would like to try…

    I would like to try skating.

  2. What helps you when something is difficult?

    Support and one possible answer

    It helps when…

    It helps when someone shows me slowly.

  3. Your friend cannot do a new activity yet. Help them.

    Support and one possible answer

    First… Then… Try…

    First stand up slowly. Then take one step. Try one more time.

A plan for a Vespa

Luca and Alberto see a picture of a Vespa and make a plan.

Watch for: What do they want to do together?

Original source

Clip B quiz · 6 questions

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

1. What do they see in the picture?
2. What do they want the Vespa for?
3. Do they already have the real Vespa in the picture?
4. What do they decide to do?
5. Who will work on the plan?
6. How do they feel about their plan?

Useful English

Original practice phrases.

Let's make a plan.

Suggest planning together.

We can do it together.

Offer to share an activity.

Keep talking · 3 questions

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

  1. Where would you like to go with a friend?

    Support and one possible answer

    I would like to go to…

    I would like to go to the beach with a friend.

  2. What could you make together?

    Support and one possible answer

    We could make…

    We could make a short video.

  3. Suggest a simple plan for tomorrow.

    Support and one possible answer

    Let's… We can…

    Let's make a plan. We can meet at ten and work together.

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. Please ___ so I can see how you do it.
2. It is difficult, but I want to ___ again.
3. We need wood and tools to ___ a small shelf.
4. You do one part and I do the other. We work ___.
5. Your friend wants to stop after one mistake. What can you say?
6. You want to organise a shared activity. What do you say?

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 does Alberto help Luca in each clip?

    Support and one possible answer

    First he… Then they…

    First he shows Luca how to walk. Then they make a plan together.

  2. What is a good small first step for something new?

    Support and one possible answer

    First I can…

    First I can watch someone and try slowly.

  3. Can you plan a safe new activity with a friend?

    Support and one possible answer

    Choose an activity, say when and where, and give each person a job.

    Let's make a short video tomorrow. We can meet at my house at ten. You can film and I can speak. We can do it together.

Role A

You want to try a safe activity: drawing, cooking a simple snack or making a video. Suggest when and where.

Role B

You are interested but unsure. Ask for help and agree on your part of the plan.

Check your conversation

  • Choose a safe, realistic activity.
  • Give a time, a place and two jobs.
  • Use an encouraging phrase.

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

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