EMA - Animal Expressions
Speaking Class - C1 - American English

Animal Expressions

20 idioms, phrasal verbs, expressions and slang that native speakers actually use - all built around animals.

45 minutes 20 chunks 6 phases
01
Warm-Up
3 min
02
Input
12 min
03
Practice
10 min
04
Story
10 min
05
Production
8 min
06
Closing
2 min
Phase 1

Warm-Up

Let's activate the topic before we dive in.

"If you were an animal, which one would you be - and why?"

Talk for 30 seconds. Think about personality, not just looks. Use any animal you like - you'll meet the ones we're studying today very soon.

Confident? Wise? Busy? Calm?
Phase 2

Today's 20 Chunks

Tap a card to flip it and reveal the meaning. Tap the speaker to hear it out loud.

0 / 20 revealed
Phase 3 - Controlled Practice

Beat the Clock

10 seconds per question. Choose the correct meaning before time runs out.

Phase 4 - Context

A Crazy Week at Work

Read the story and choose the correct expression for each blank from the dropdown list.

A Crazy Week at Work

Phase 5 - Free Practice

Fluency Sprint

Speak for 60 seconds. Try to use at least 3 expressions from today.

Your Prompt

Tell a story about a time someone almost let the cat out of the bag about a secret.

01:00
Speak without stopping
Phase 6

Closing

Which phrase will you use this week?

Real fluency isn't about knowing every rule - it's about using real chunks in real moments. Pick one from today and use it in an actual conversation before your next class.

View all 20 expressions
English Mind Academy - Animal Expressions - C1 Speaking Class