Hibiscus Teach · Cartoons
The Grinch
What Would Really Help?
Explain a simple wish, invite someone and offer practical help.
Created by Denis M., British English teacher.
A wish for someone else
In this story, the selected scene focuses on a wish for someone else.
Watch for: Who does Cindy-Lou want to help?
Clip A quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
What would help you?
I want to help my family.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What is a helpful present that costs little?
Support and one possible answer
A helpful present is…
A helpful present is making dinner for someone.
What can you do for a busy friend?
Support and one possible answer
I can…
I can bring lunch or help with a small job.
Ask someone what help they need.
Support and one possible answer
What would…?
What would help you today? I have some free time.
You are invited
In this story, the selected scene focuses on you are invited.
Watch for: Why does she invite him?
Clip B quiz · 6 questions
Answer about this clip only. Choose one answer for each question.
Useful English
Would you like to come to dinner?
Thank you for inviting me.
Keep talking · 3 questions
Say your answer before opening the support. Take turns with a partner, or speak aloud on your own.
What information belongs in an invitation?
Support and one possible answer
Say what, where and…
Say what the event is, where it is and when it starts.
How do you accept an invitation?
Support and one possible answer
Thank you… I'd love…
Thank you for inviting me. I'd love to come.
Invite someone who is new in your town.
Support and one possible answer
Would you like…?
Would you like to have lunch with us on Saturday?
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 each clip show kindness?
Support and one possible answer
One person asks for… Another…
One person wants help for her mother. Another invites someone who is alone.
What small action could make a busy day easier?
Support and one possible answer
I could…
I could prepare a meal or take care of one simple job.
Can you invite a new neighbour and offer help with dinner?
Role A
Invite a new neighbour to dinner at your home at six on Saturday. Their friend may also come.
Role B
Accept, check the time and ask whether you can help with the food or table.
Support
Include place, time, guest and one helpful action.
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: Would you like to come to dinner on Saturday? B: Thank you. What time? A: At six. You can bring your friend. B: Lovely. Can I help with the food? A: Yes, please bring some bread.
Would you like to come to dinner at six? You can bring your sister. I can help set the table.
Try again: After feedback, repeat the most difficult exchange. Improve one language point and one communication point; do not memorise the example.