Learn English with …Extra English - Episode 1 - Hector’s Arrival (Part 2)
Warm Up Conversation
What would you do if your friend visited from another country and didn’t understand your language?
Have you ever tried to teach someone something, like a language or a skill? How did it go?
What’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you with friends?
After Watching - Conversation
General Questions:
What do Annie and Bridget decide to do with Hector in this part of the episode?
How does Nick react to Hector’s arrival in this part? Does he help or cause trouble?
What mistakes does Hector make while learning English? Were they funny?
What do you think about the friendship between Hector, Annie, Bridget, and Nick?
Opinion Questions:
Have you ever made a funny mistake while speaking a new language? What happened?
Do you think Hector is learning English quickly or slowly? Why?
If you were in Annie and Bridget’s situation, how would you help Hector learn English?
Cultural Exchange - Conversation
Have you ever visited a country where you didn’t understand everyday things, like shopping or transportation? What happened?
Have you ever tried to fit into a new culture and done something funny or embarrassing?
Have you ever been in a situation where you didn’t understand the local language? What did you do?
Vocabulary and Conversation
Shopping list - Do you usually make a shopping list before going to the store, or do you prefer to decide while shopping? Why?
Misunderstanding - Have you ever had a funny or serious misunderstanding with someone because of language or culture? What happened?
Friendly - What makes a person seem friendly when you first meet them?
Mistake - What’s the biggest mistake you’ve ever made while traveling or learning something new?
Teach - If you could teach someone any skill, what would it be and why?
Language - What’s a language you would love to learn, and what interests you about it?
Confused -When was the last time you felt really confused about something? How did you figure it out?