What Is That Animal? - Exploring Animals and Adjectives in English for EAL/ESL
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Beginner Level
n the "What Is That Animal?" class, designed for EAL students, we'll embark on an exciting journey into the world of animals and English language learning. This one-hour session is perfectly crafted to engage young learners and enhance their English vocabulary, specifically focusing on animals and descriptive adjectives. What Will Be Taught & Topics Covered: Key English adjectives to describe animals (size, color, habitat, behavior). Animal vocabulary, introducing a range of common and exotic animals. Basic sentence construction using the newly learned vocabulary. Class Structure: Introduction (10 minutes): A warm and welcoming start where students will engage in a free talk session, choosing their topics. This helps ease into the class and builds comfort in using English conversationally. Learning Segment (20 minutes): Using visual aids, we will introduce different animals, along with adjectives to describe them. Interactive exercises like matching games and Q&A will reinforce this learning. Interactive Practice (15 minutes): Students will have the opportunity to describe an animal using the new adjectives, while others guess. This segment focuses on speaking and listening skills. Competitive Game (10 minutes): A fun and fast-paced 'Guess the Animal' game will be played, encouraging quick thinking and application of the lesson's vocabulary. Conclusion (5 minutes): A recap of the day’s learning, with feedback and encouragement for further practice. Teaching Style: My teaching style is interactive and learner-centered, focusing on engaging activities that make learning English fun. I encourage participation and aim to create a supportive atmosphere where every student feels comfortable to speak and share. Learner Interaction: Interaction is a key component of this class. Students will be actively involved through: Free talk sessions, allowing them to express themselves in English. Interactive learning activities, reinforcing vocabulary and sentence structure. A competitive game, fostering a sense of community and teamwork. This class is not just about learning English; it's about building confidence in language skills through enjoyable and engaging activities. By the end of this session, students will have enhanced their English vocabulary related to animals, practiced constructing sentences, and gained confidence in their language abilities in a supportive and fun environment.
Learning Goals
In this "What Is That Animal?" class, students will learn a range of descriptive adjectives and animal-related vocabulary in English, enhancing their ability to describe and identify various animals accurately. They will also develop their conversational skills in English through interactive free talk sessions and games. This class aims to improve their pronunciation, sentence construction, and listening comprehension, all within the engaging context of learning about animals. By the end of the session, students will be more confident in using English to describe the natural world, making it an ideal learning experience for EAL students.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
For the "What Is That Animal?" class, we will be using an interactive tool called Bamboozle to play the animal guessing game. Bamboozle is an online platform for creating and playing educational games, which enhances the learning experience by making it more engaging and interactive. It is important for families to know that:
Bamboozle Usage: The tool will be used specifically for the animal guessing game. It involves visual and textual prompts to encourage students to guess the animal based on the description provided.
Account Requirements: No personal account is required for students to participate in the game. As the teacher, I will share my screen with the game from my account, and students will interact verbally or through the class's chat function.
Safety and Content: Bamboozle is a safe and educational-friendly platform. The content for our game will be specifically curated to ensure it is age-appropriate and not upsetting or scary for learners. All animal descriptions and images will be suitable for the specified age group of the class.
Content Rating: The media content used in Bamboozle for our class does not have an official rating, but it is created to be appropriate for children in the specified age range of the class.
By incorporating Bamboozle, we aim to create an interactive and enjoyable learning experience, while ensuring the safety and appropriateness of the content for all learners. If you have any concerns or questions about the use of Bamboozle in our class, please feel free to reach out.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Bachelor's Degree in Education from PARIS UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
As an educator with extensive experience in teaching English as an Additional Language (EAL), I bring a rich background of both academic training and practical teaching experience to this course. My expertise is grounded in a deep understanding of language acquisition and teaching methodologies tailored to diverse linguistic backgrounds. I hold relevant qualifications in language education, which, combined with my hands-on experience in classroom settings, enable me to create engaging, effective, and culturally sensitive learning environments. My approach is student-centered, focusing on interactive and immersive techniques that foster both language skills and confidence in young learners. This experience and training make me well-equipped to guide students through their journey of English language learning, particularly in specialized areas such as animal-related vocabulary and descriptive language skills.
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Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
1-6 learners per class