Hibiscus Teach · Cartoons
Tangled
Let’s Make a Deal.
Negotiate an agreement and discuss hopes and worries about a goal.
Created by Denis M., British English teacher.
The journey and the satchel
In this story, the selected scene focuses on the journey and the satchel.
Watch for: What are the two sides of the agreement?
Clip A quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
I’ll do this if you agree to that.
Let’s be clear about the conditions.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What details should be clear before a shared trip?
Support and one possible answer
Where, when and…
Where we are going, when we return and who pays should be clear.
How can you check a deal without sounding unfriendly?
Support and one possible answer
So, just to check…
So, just to check, we each prepare one part by Friday?
Suggest a fair exchange of help.
Support and one possible answer
I'll… if you…
I'll help you practise English if you help me edit my photos.
After the dream comes true
In this story, the selected scene focuses on after the dream comes true.
Watch for: Can reaching a goal also feel frightening?
Clip B quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
I’m looking forward to it, but I’m also nervous.
After that, I’d like to…
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
Can a happy event also make someone nervous?
Support and one possible answer
Yes, because…
Yes, because it may be unfamiliar or very important to them.
What helps when something does not match your expectations?
Support and one possible answer
It helps to…
It helps to notice what was still useful and decide what to do differently.
Describe a goal and a possible next step.
Support and one possible answer
I want to… After that…
I want to finish this course. After that, I would like to use English on a trip.
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 does the lesson move from an agreement to a personal worry?
Support and one possible answer
The first clip… The second…
The first clip settles a practical plan; the second explores feelings about the goal.
What conditions would make a shared goal fair?
Support and one possible answer
Each person should…
Each person should know their task and be able to ask for changes.
Can you plan a trip and discuss what each person hopes for?
Role A
Plan a day trip with a friend. You can book tickets but need help with the route. You want to be home by seven.
Role B
You can plan the route. Explain one hope and one worry, check the return time and agree the next step.
Support
Agree roles, timing and return; share a worry; suggest a 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 will book the tickets if you check the route. B: That works. Can we be home by seven? A: Yes. B: I am looking forward to it, but I am nervous about changing trains. A: Let us choose a direct route for our first trip.
I can book the tickets if you check the route. I am excited, but I would like a simple first trip.
Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.