Animal Kingdom: Speak Like a Scientist
An 8-week English course for curious young learners
Children build confidence in English while exploring the fascinating world of animals. Through observation, discussion, drawing, and scientific thinking, students learn to describe animals, habitats, and adaptations in clear, structured language.
This course combines playful curiosity with strong academic foundations — helping students speak, think, and present with growing confidence.
🌿 Course Overview
In this 8-week course, students become young scientists.
Together we explore:
• How scientists observe animals
• How animals are grouped and classified
• The habitats animals live in
• How animals survive in different environments
• Food chains and predator relationships
• Adaptations and camouflage
• Why some animals are endangered
• How humans can help protect wildlife
Students gradually build the language skills needed to describe, compare, explain, and present ideas in English.
🐾 What Students Will Learn
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
• Describe animals using structured sentences
• Classify animals into groups such as mammals, birds, and reptiles
• Explain where animals live and how they survive
• Use comparative language (bigger than, faster than)
• Understand simple food chains
• Describe animal adaptations
• Share ideas and opinions about protecting animals
• Present a short animal research project with confidence
Course Structure
Length: 8 weeks
Schedule: 2 lessons per week
Total Lessons: 16
Each lesson includes:
• Observation and discussion
• New vocabulary
• Guided speaking practice
• Simple scientific concepts
• Journal activities
• Interactive discussion
Lessons are designed to be predictable and structured, helping children feel confident and comfortable as they learn.
Included Learning Materials
All enrolled families receive:
Young Scientist Field Journal
Students record observations, drawings, and new vocabulary each week.
Vocabulary Word Collection
Printable vocabulary cards designed for families to post on a wall, keep in a binder, or use digitally.
Family Conversation Prompts
Weekly questions that encourage discussion at home.
Presentation Kit
Guides students in preparing their final animal presentation.
Young Zoologist Certificate
Awarded at the final class celebration.
Final Week: Young Zoologist Showcase
In the final week, students present their chosen animal to the class.
They will share:
• Animal group
• Habitat
• Diet
• Special adaptations
• Why the animal needs protection
This presentation helps students build confidence speaking English in front of others.
Learning Together as a Family
ESL with Audra courses are designed to support learning beyond the classroom. Families receive tools that make it easy to practice
language together through conversation, curiosity, and observation. Children are encouraged to ask questions, notice details, and share
what they learn with the people around them.
All ESL with Audra courses include accessible material options to support diverse learners.
You are guiding:
Observation
Articulation
Curiosity
Stewardship
Thoughtful expression
Confidence in speaking