Hibiscus Teach · Movies
Paddington
A New Place to Call Home
Welcome someone, clarify their situation and offer specific help without making assumptions.
Created by Denis M., British English teacher.
Meeting the Browns
In this story, the selected scene focuses on meeting the browns.
Watch for: What help does Paddington need tonight?
Clip A quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
1–2 minGrammar in a minuteB1 · Until setting an endpoint for temporary care
“until we can find the right people to look after him”
Clip 1, quotation excerpt
Until identifies the endpoint of the temporary arrangement. A future time clause uses a present form such as find or can find, rather than will find. It does not claim that the carers have already been found.
Useful English
Would you like some help finding the right place?
You can stay here while we work out the next step.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What makes the offer useful?
Support and one possible answer
It gives him…
It gives him somewhere safe to stay while they work out a longer-term plan.
What should you ask before helping a new arrival?
Support and one possible answer
I would ask whether…
I would ask whether someone is meeting them and what help they need immediately.
Welcome a new person to your class.
Support and one possible answer
Hello, I'm… You can…
Hello, I'm Ana. You can sit with us. Would you like me to show you the timetable?
Mr Gruber and the unusual hat
In this story, the selected scene focuses on mr gruber and the unusual hat.
Watch for: What does Mr Gruber understand about making a new home?
Clip B quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
1–2 minGrammar in a minuteB1 · Whose expressing possession inside a relative clause
“the young gentleman whose hat sounds so fascinating”
Clip 2, quotation excerpt
Whose links the gentleman to his hat. Hat is the subject of sounds within the relative clause; gentleman remains the person identified in the main phrase.
Useful English
Having somewhere to stay is not the same as feeling at home.
This small detail may help us find out more.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What helps people settle in besides a room?
Support and one possible answer
They may need…
They may need familiar routines, friendly contact and clear information.
Describe an object that tells a story.
Support and one possible answer
It was made… and it reminds…
This small wooden box was made by my grandfather and reminds me of his workshop.
Ask a helpful follow-up question about an unfamiliar object.
Support and one possible answer
Do you know…?
Do you know who made it or where the owner used to keep it?
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.
How do Mrs Brown and Mr Gruber offer different kinds of help?
Support and one possible answer
One offers… while the other…
One offers immediate shelter, while the other provides understanding and helps examine an important clue.
What is the difference between arriving and settling in?
Support and one possible answer
Arriving means…; settling in also…
Arriving means reaching the place; settling in also means becoming comfortable with people and routines.
Can you welcome a newcomer and agree on a first-day plan?
Role A
You have arrived for a short study visit. You do not yet know the building or the timetable. Explain what you need without inventing an emergency.
Role B
Welcome the visitor. Ask about their immediate needs, offer two practical choices and agree where and when to meet again.
Support
Ask two questions, make two offers and confirm the next step.
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: I have just arrived, and I am not sure where to go. B: Welcome. Is anyone meeting you? A: Not until this afternoon. B: Would you like a short tour first? A: Yes, please. B: Then we can find your timetable and meet here after lunch.
You can leave your bag here. Would a tour help, or would you prefer to rest first? Let's meet again after lunch.
Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.
1–2 minGrammar masteryB1 · Present perfect passive
“your hat has been hand-stitched”
Clip 2, quotation excerpt
Has been + past participle connects a completed action to the present object, while leaving the maker unnamed.