Kids Course · Ages 4–12

Spoken English for Kids
Fun, Confident & Fluent

Give your child the gift of confident English speaking — from first words to full conversations. Live classes, caring tutors, and a curriculum your child will love.

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2,400+ Kids Enrolled
Ages 4–12 All Levels Welcome
4.9 ★ Parent Rating
KES 250 Per Hour
The Big Picture

Why Spoken English Matters

Oral communication is the foundation of all language learning — and the skill most Kenyan children need to build confidence early.

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School Success

Children who speak confidently in English participate more actively in class, ask better questions, and perform stronger across all subjects.

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Brain Development

Learning spoken English early strengthens memory, listening skills, and cognitive flexibility — benefits that last a lifetime.

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Future-Proof Skills

English is Kenya's language of business, higher education and global opportunity. Starting early gives children a powerful head start.

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Self-Confidence

A child who can express themselves clearly in English carries that confidence into every room — school, church, family, and beyond.

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CBC Alignment

Kenya's CBC curriculum explicitly prioritises oral communication skills. Our programme directly supports the Language Activities learning area.

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Learning Through Play

Children learn best when they're having fun. Every lesson uses songs, games, stories, and role-play to make English stick naturally.

Full Curriculum

What Your Child Learns

Three carefully designed age bands — each with a full module curriculum tailored to where your child is developmentally.

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Module 1

Hello World — First Words

1

Teach your child their very first English words — greetings, names, and basic courtesies through songs and call-and-response games.

Hello / Goodbye My name is… Please & Thank you Yes / No
8 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 2

Colours, Shapes & Numbers

2

Singing, pointing, and repeating — children learn to name colours, basic shapes and count to 20 in natural, conversational English.

Colours Shapes 1 to 20 Big / Small
10 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 3

Animals & Nature Around Us

3

Through picture books and role-play, children learn animal names, sounds, and simple descriptive sentences about the world around them.

Farm Animals Wild Animals Animal Sounds Plants & Weather
8 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 4

My Family & My Home

4

Children talk about the people they love and the world of home — family members, rooms, and simple "this is my…" sentences.

Family Members Rooms & Objects This is my… I love…
10 lessons 30 min each Beginner
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Module 1

Phonics & Pronunciation

1

Systematic phonics covering all 44 sounds of English — blending, segmenting, and reading aloud with correct pronunciation and intonation.

44 Phonemes Blending Segmenting Word Stress
12 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 2

Everyday Conversations

2

Real-world dialogue practice — at school, the market, on the phone, with friends. Children build natural conversational flow and listening skills.

At School At the Market On the Phone With Friends
14 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 3

Storytelling & Reading Aloud

3

Short story reading and retelling with voice modulation, expression, and fluency. Building confidence in public speaking through narrative.

Story Retelling Voice Expression Sequencing Fluency
12 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 4

Grammar in Speech

4

Speaking with correct grammar — past/present tense, questions, negatives, and basic sentence structure — all taught through conversation, not memorisation.

Tenses Questions Negatives Adjectives
14 lessons 45 min each Intermediate
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Module 1

Public Speaking Foundations

1

Stand up and speak! Children learn posture, eye contact, voice projection, and how to organise ideas before a class or audience.

Voice Projection Eye Contact Organisation Confidence
14 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 2

Debates & Discussions

2

Argue a point, listen to the other side, and respond — structured debates on age-appropriate topics building critical thinking and verbal fluency.

Opinion Language Turn-taking Agreeing/Disagreeing Persuasion
12 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 3

Drama & Role-Play

3

Acting out scenes, improvisation, and script reading. Drama is the fastest way to break shyness and build natural spoken English fluency.

Improvisation Script Reading Character Voices Stage Presence
14 lessons 60 min each Advanced
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Module 4

KCPE Oral Exam Preparation

4

Specific preparation for the English oral component — picture descriptions, poem recitation, speech delivery, and listening comprehension tasks.

Picture Description Poem Recitation Speech Delivery Oral Exam Technique
16 lessons 60 min each Advanced
📚 Deep Dive Curriculum

Complete Study Notes & Lesson Content

Every module fully broken down — objectives, vocabulary, phonics, grammar, dialogues, stories, activities, homework & assessment. This is what your child actually studies.

CBC: Language Activities / English

Starter Level (Ages 4–6)

36 lessons • 18 hours total • 4 modules • Foundation literacy. Focus: listening comprehension, single-word production, formulaic phrases, confidence to speak in front of others. Aligned to CBC Early Years: listening, speaking, reading readiness.

400+Words
44Songs & Rhymes
100%Play-Based
3:1Activity Ratio
End-of-Level Outcomes (CBC Competencies)
  • Communication: Can greet, introduce self, thank, ask for permission using 1-3 word phrases + gestures.
  • Critical Thinking: Can sort colours/shapes, count 1-20, identify big/small, match animal to sound.
  • Confidence: Speaks in front of 3-5 peers for 30 seconds without crying/withdrawing.
  • Collaboration: Takes turns in circle games, says "my turn / your turn".
How We Teach This Age
  • TPR (Total Physical Response): Every new word has an action — "stand up", "clap", "roar like lion".
  • Call & Response: Teacher: "Hello!" Kids: "Hello teacher!" — builds muscle memory.
  • Spaced Repetition: Same 8 words repeated across 3 lessons with different games.
  • Parent Tip: 5-min daily at home: point + name colours during cooking / dressing.
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Module 1: Hello World — First Words (8 Lessons)

Greetings • Self-Introduction • Polite Words • Yes/No • Classroom Language | 4 weeks • 30 min/session
Learning Objectives
  • Say Hello / Hi / Goodbye / Bye-bye with correct intonation and wave gesture.
  • Introduce self: "I am ___ / My name is ___" + answer "What is your name?"
  • Use polite words: Please, Thank you, Sorry, Excuse me in context.
  • Respond to Yes/No questions: "Do you want water?" → "Yes, please" / "No, thank you".
  • Follow 5 classroom instructions: sit down, stand up, come here, clap, listen.
Core Vocabulary (42 words)
WordIPAExample Sentence
Hello/həˈləʊ/Hello, Teacher!
Goodbye/ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/Goodbye, Mama!
My name is…/maɪ neɪm ɪz/My name is Amani.
Please/pliːz/Water, please.
Thank you/θæŋk juː/Thank you, Teacher.
Yes / No/jes/ /nəʊ/Yes, I want mango.
Sit down/sɪt daʊn/Sit down, please.
Stand up/stænd ʌp/Stand up, everyone!
+ 34 more: sorry, excuse me, come here, clap, listen, look, etc.
Conversation Scripts (What They Practice)
Teacher:Hello! What is your name?
Child:My name is Brian. Hello!
Teacher:Nice to meet you, Brian!
Child:Nice to meet you too!
Mama:Do you want juice?
Child:Yes, please!
Mama:Here you are.
Child:Thank you!
Songs, Games & Activities
  • Hello Song (to tune of Frère Jacques): "Hello, hello, hello friend / I am happy to see you!" + actions.
  • Name Train Game: Children sit in circle, roll ball: "My name is __, what is your name?" Passes.
  • Please/Thank You Puppet Show: Two puppets model polite exchange, kids copy.
  • Simon Says — Classroom Verbs: "Simon says clap!" Builds listening.
🎨 Worksheet 1Trace & say: Hello, Bye, Please, Thank you with pictures.
🏠 Home TaskGreet 3 people at home using English: "Good morning, Dad!"
Assessment — End of Module
  • Speaking Check (1:1 with tutor, 3 min): Tutor says "Hello, what is your name?" Child responds fully. Rubric: pronunciation / confidence / completeness.
  • Listening Check: Follow 3 instructions in a row: "Stand up, clap, sit down."
  • Parent Showcase: Child records 20-sec video: self-introduction + thank you.
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Module 2: Colours, Shapes & Numbers (10 Lessons)

8 colours • 5 shapes • Numbers 1-20 • Big/Small, Long/Short | Vocabulary through art & movement
Colours & Shapes Content
ColourSentence FrameShapeExample
🔴 RedThe apple is red.Circle ⭕A ball is a circle.
🔵 BlueThe sky is blue.Square ⬜The window is a square.
🟡 YellowThe sun is yellow.Triangle 🔺Roof is a triangle.
🟢 GreenThe leaf is green.RectangleDoor is rectangle.
🟣 Purple, Orange, Black, White+ I like red. / I see a blue car.
  • Opposites: big/small, long/short, many/few — taught with hands and objects.
  • Counting: 1-10 first (Week 1-2), then 11-20 (Week 3-4) with number line on floor — child jumps.
Numbers & Sentences
  • Key Structures: "What colour is this? It is ___." / "How many? ___ (5) apples." / "This is big / small."
  • Example: Teacher holds 3 red circles: "What do you see? I see three red circles!"
  • Game — I Spy Colour: "I spy something blue!" Child finds and says: "The chair is blue!"
  • Art Integration: Child colours picture and describes: "The sun is yellow. The tree is green."
Teacher:What colour is your shirt?
Child:My shirt is green and white!
Teacher:Wow! How many buttons?
Child:Three buttons!
10-Lesson Breakdown
L1-L2: Colours Red, Blue, Yellow, GreenSong: "I see something red!" + colour hunt at home.
L3-L4: Orange, Purple, Black, White + reviewPaint mixing: "Red + Yellow = Orange!" in English.
L5-L6: Circle, Square, TriangleShape puzzle, trace in air, make shapes with body.
L7-L8: Numbers 1-10Counting songs, clap 5 times, jump 7 times, objects counting.
L9-L10: Numbers 11-20 + Big/Small + ShowcaseMake poster: "My Colour Book — 5 red apples, 2 blue stars" Present to class.
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Module 3: Animals & Nature Around Us (8 Lessons)

Farm & wild animals • Animal sounds • Describing with adjectives • Weather & plants
Animal Vocabulary Deep Dive
AnimalSound VerbAdjectiveSentence
🐕 Dog — /dɒɡ/Bark: Woof woof!Loud, FriendlyThe dog is loud.
🐱 Cat — /kæt/MeowSmall, SoftThe cat is small.
🐘 Elephant — /ˈelɪfənt/TrumpetBig, StrongThe elephant is very big!
🦒 Giraffe — /dʒɪˈrɑːf/—TallThe giraffe is tall.
🦁 Lion — /ˈlaɪən/Roar!Brave, StrongThe lion says roar!
🐒 Monkey — /ˈmʌŋki/ChatterFunny, CleverMonkey can climb.

+ Chicken, Cow, Goat, Sheep, Bird, Fish, Snake, Zebra — total 18 animals.

Nature & Weather
  • Weather phrases: It is sunny / rainy / cloudy / windy. "Today is sunny!"
  • Plants: tree, flower, leaf, grass, seed — "The flower is beautiful."
  • Describing: Use is + adjective: "The elephant is big. The cat is small. The lion is strong."
  • Action verbs: The bird can fly. The fish can swim. The monkey can climb.
  • Story — "Who is the loudest?" Farm animals argue who is loudest, learn listening.
📖 Mini Story: The Lion and the Mouse (Starter Version)

"Lion is big. Mouse is small. Lion says ROAR! Mouse says squeak squeak. Mouse helps Lion. They are friends. The end."

Comprehension: Who is big? Who is small? Is Lion kind? Can small friends help big friends? Yes!

Activities & Homework
🐾 Animal CharadesAct like animal, friends guess: "You are a lion!"
🎤 Sound QuizPlay animal sound audio, child says: "It is a dog! Woof woof!"
🌧️ Weather ChartDaily: draw weather + say "Today is sunny!" to family.
🏠 Home SafariFind 5 animals in books/TV, name them in English to parents.
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Module 4: My Family & My Home (10 Lessons)

Family members • Rooms & objects • Possession "my" • Expressing love & preference
Family & Home Vocabulary
CategoryWordsSentence Frame
Familymama, baba/dad, sister, brother, grandma, babyThis is my mother. She is kind.
Roomskitchen, bedroom, sitting room, bathroom, outsideThe ball is in the bedroom.
Objectsbed, chair, table, cup, book, toy, bagThis is my book.
Feelingshappy, sad, love, likeI love my family. I am happy.
Language Structures
  • This is my ___: This is my mother. This is my brother. (Possession)
  • I love / I like ___: I love my dad. I like mangoes.
  • Where is ___? It is in ___: Where is the cat? It is in the kitchen.
  • He is / She is + adjective: My sister is small. My father is tall.
  • Family Tree Project: Draw family, present: "This is my family. This is my mama. I love her!"
Teacher:Who is this?
Child:This is my father. He is strong and kind. I love him!
CBC Grade 2-4 • English / Literacy

Explorer Level (Ages 7–9)

52 lessons • 39 hours • 4 modules • Phonics mastery, sentence fluency, storytelling. Children move from words to full paragraphs, can hold 2-min conversations, retell stories, read aloud with expression.

800+Words
44Phonemes
2 minSpeaking Goal
95%Read Aloud Accuracy
End-of-Level Outcomes
  • Decode any CVC and common sight words, read aloud Grade 3 text at 60 wpm with 90% accuracy.
  • Hold 4-6 turn conversation on daily topics (school, market, family) using correct tense.
  • Retell a 150-word story in own words with sequencing: first, then, next, finally.
  • Ask and answer Wh- questions: What, Where, When, Why, How.
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Module 1: Phonics & Pronunciation — The 44 Sounds of English (12 Lessons)

Jolly Phonics + IPA • Consonants, short/long vowels, digraphs, blending, word stress, intonation
Complete 44 Phonemes Chart (Kenyan English Focus)

Click any sound to hear mouth position note. We teach British-based Kenyan English (as used in CBC).

/p/
pen
pop
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bat
ball
/t/
top
table
/d/
dog
drum
/k/
cat
kite
/g/
go
goat
/f/
fish
fan
/v/
van
voice
/θ/
think
thin
/ð/
the
that
/s/
sun
snake
/z/
zebra
zoo
/ʃ/
ship
shoe
/tʃ/
chip
chair
/dʒ/
jump
juice
/æ/
cat
hat
/e/
bed
egg
/ɪ/
pin
sit
/ɒ/
hot
dog
/ʌ/
cup
bus
/iː/
see
bee
/ɑː/
car
far
/uː/
blue
moon
/aɪ/
my
like
Blending & Segmenting Method
  • Blending: /c/ /æ/ /t/ → cat (say sounds fast, they merge). Daily drill with 10 words.
  • Segmenting: Hear word "dog", break: /d/ /ɒ/ /ɡ/. Write letters.
  • Minimal Pairs for Kenyan learners: ship/sheep, full/fool, cut/cat — focus on common confusions.
  • Word Stress Rule: 2-syllable nouns stress first: TAble, LIon. Verbs stress second: beGIN.
  • Intonation: Questions up ↗ "Do you like cats?" Statements down ↘ "I like cats."
Lesson Flow (45 min)
  • 0-5 min: Warm-up song + recap 5 old sounds.
  • 5-15 min: New sound: mouth position video + mirror practice. "Watch my lips for /θ/ — tongue between teeth!"
  • 15-25 min: Blending games: Word builder cards, I spy with /ʃ/.
  • 25-35 min: Reading aloud: sentence sheet with new sound: "The thin thief thinks."
  • 35-45 min: Dictation + sticker reward + home task: find 3 objects with /p/ sound.
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Module 2: Everyday Conversations — Real World English (14 Lessons)

At School • At the Market • On the Phone • With Friends • Asking for Help — full scripts & role-play
Sample Full Dialogues (Children Memorize + Improvise)
🛒 At the Market (Nairobi Context)
Child:Hello! How much are the mangoes?
Seller:50 shillings for three, dear.
Child:Can I have four mangoes, please? Here is 100 shillings.
Seller:Thank you! Here is your change.
Child:Thank you! Have a good day!

Grammar: How much? Can I have...? Numbers + money vocabulary.

🏫 At School
Teacher:Good morning, class! Did you do your homework?
Child:Yes, teacher! I finished my English homework.
Teacher:Excellent! Can you read the first sentence?
Child:"My family is kind and helpful."

Focus: Past tense finished, polite classroom language.

Phone & Helping Language
  • On Phone: "Hello, may I speak to...? Hold on, please. He is not here. Can I take a message?"
  • Asking for Help: "Excuse me, where is the toilet? I am lost. Can you help me, please?"
  • With Friends: "Do you want to play? Let's play football! It is your turn / my turn."
  • Polite Interruptions: "Sorry to interrupt, but..." "Excuse me, can I ask a question?"
Grammar in Conversation
FunctionStructureExample
Asking PriceHow much is/are...?How much is the book? How much are the eggs?
RequestCan I have...?Can I have some water, please?
Past ExperienceI + past verbI went to the market. I bought mangoes.
Future PlanI will + verbI will visit grandma tomorrow.
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Module 3: Storytelling & Reading Aloud (12 Lessons)

Voice modulation • Expression • Sequencing • Retelling • 12 graded stories • Fluency 60+ wpm
Story Library (Graded)
The Clever Monkey and the Crocodile (150 words — retelling focus)

Monkey lived in a mango tree. Crocodile wanted his heart. "Come to my house," said Crocodile. Monkey was clever. "Oh no! I left my heart in the tree!" Crocodile swam back. Monkey laughed and stayed safe.

Sequencing Words: First, Monkey lived... Then Crocodile came... Next, Monkey tricked... Finally, Monkey was safe.
Voice: Crocodile deep voice: "Come here!" Monkey high happy voice: "I left my heart!"

  • + 11 more: The Hungry Caterpillar, Anansi and the Wisdom Pot, Why Sun and Moon live in sky (African folktales).
Reading Aloud Technique
  • Punctuation = Pause: Full stop = 2 sec, comma = 1 sec, exclamation = loud!
  • Expression Ladder: Level 1 monotone → Level 4 character voices + gestures.
  • Fluency Drill: Repeated reading — same 100-word passage 3x, timing improves: 80 → 70 → 60 sec.
  • Comprehension Qs (Bloom's): What happened? Why did Monkey trick? What would you do? Have you been clever like Monkey?
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Module 4: Grammar in Speech — Speak Correctly Without Memorizing Rules (14 Lessons)

Present simple/continuous, past simple, future will, questions, negatives, adjectives, adverbs — all through games
Grammar Scope
TenseFormWhen to UseExample
Present SimpleI/You/We/They play, He playsDaily habitsI go to school every day. She likes chapati.
Present Continuousis/am/are + -ingNowI am eating. They are playing football.
Past Simpleplayed, went, sawYesterday / FinishedI visited grandma yesterday. We saw a lion!
Future (will)will + verbTomorrow / PlanI will be a doctor. It will rain tomorrow.

Irregular Past Focus: go-went, eat-ate, see-saw, have-had, is-was, do-did — taught with timeline on wall.

Questions & Negatives
  • Yes/No Questions: Do you like...? Does she play? Did you go? Intonation rises ↗.
  • Wh- Questions: What (thing), Where (place), When (time), Why (reason), Who (person), How (way).
  • Negatives: don't, doesn't, didn't, not — "I don't like beans. She doesn't play. I didn't go."
  • Game — Grammar Auction: Kids bid on correct sentences: "She go to school" vs "She goes to school" — which is worth buying?
CBC Grade 5-8 • Upper Primary • KCPE Prep

Achiever Level (Ages 10–12)

56 lessons • 56 hours • Advanced fluency, public speaking, debate, drama, oral exam mastery. Graduate can deliver 3-min speech, debate with rebuttal, act in English play, ace KCPE oral.

1500+Words Active
3 minSpeech Goal
12Debate Topics
KCPEReady
End-of-Level Outcomes
  • Deliver 3-min prepared speech with eye contact, gestures, clear structure (hook, 3 points, closing).
  • Participate in 6-min debate: state opinion, give 2 reasons, agree/disagree politely, rebut.
  • Read unseen Grade 6 passage at 90 wpm with 95% accuracy and answer inference questions.
  • Score 18+/20 in KCPE-style oral: picture description, poem recitation, listening comp.
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Module 1: Public Speaking Foundations (14 Lessons)

The 5 P's: Posture, Projection, Pauses, Passion, Poise • Speech structure • Story hooks • Body language
Speech Structure We Teach
  • 1. Hook (20 sec): Question, story, surprising fact. "Have you ever felt scared to speak? I have!"
  • 2. Introduction (20 sec): "Good morning respected teachers and fellow students. Today I will talk about..."
  • 3. Body — 3 Points (90 sec): Point 1 + example, Point 2 + example, Point 3 + example. Use connectives: Firstly, Secondly, Finally.
  • 4. Conclusion (30 sec): Summary + call to action / memorable line. "Let us all be brave speakers! Thank you!"
  • Body Language Checklist: Feet shoulder-width, hands visible, eye contact to 3 sections of room, smile, no fidgeting.
Sample Speech (Age 11): "Why Reading is Important"

"Good morning everyone. Do you know that reading 20 minutes a day means you read 1.8 million words a year? (Hook - fact). Today I will tell you why reading is my superpower. (Intro) Firstly, reading makes you smart... [example]. Secondly, reading takes you places... [example: I visited Paris in a book!]. Finally, reading makes you kind because you understand other people. In conclusion, reading is not just books, it is a key to the world. Let us read every day! Thank you." (3 min)

Voice & Delivery Drills
  • Projection: Speak to back wall — "Can you hear me at the back?" practice.
  • Pauses: Mark // for 2-sec pause in script. "I have a dream // that one day..."
  • Pace: 120-140 wpm target. Too fast = audience lost. Use phone timer.
  • Filler Killer: Count "um, ah, like" — aim for 0 in 2 min. Replace with pause.
  • Weekly Challenge: Record 60-sec speech, self-evaluate with rubric: content / voice / body / confidence /4 each.
🎯 Tongue TwistersShe sells seashells... Red lorry yellow lorry — for clear diction.
🪞 Mirror Practice2 min daily in mirror: watch eye contact + gestures.
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Module 2: Debates & Discussions — Think, Speak, Win (12 Lessons)

Opinion language • Turn-taking • Agreeing/disagreeing • Persuasion • Rebuttal • 12 age-appropriate motions
Debate Language Bank (Must Memorize)
FunctionPhrases
Giving OpinionIn my opinion..., I believe that..., From my point of view..., I think...
AgreeingI agree with you because..., That is a good point, You are right that...
Disagreeing PolitelyI see your point, but..., I am afraid I disagree because..., With respect, I think...
PersuasionFor example..., Research shows..., Imagine if..., The main reason is...
RebuttalYou said ___, however..., That may be true, but..., Let me respond to that...
Debate Motions (CBC Relevant)
  • "Homework should be banned in primary school." (For/Against)
  • "Boarding schools are better than day schools."
  • "Mobile phones should be allowed in schools."
  • "Plastic bags should be completely banned in Kenya."
  • "Children should do housework every day."
  • "Social media is harmful to children."
  • Format: 3 vs 3, 2 min each, 1 min rebuttal, 30 sec summary. Judge gives feedback on content, language, teamwork.
Proposer:In my opinion, homework should be banned because children need play time. For example, after 8 hours at school, we are tired!
Opposer:I see your point, but homework helps us practice. Research shows that short homework improves grades. So I disagree.
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Module 3: Drama & Role-Play — Break Shyness Forever (14 Lessons)

Improvisation • Script reading • Character voices • Stage presence • 3 full plays • Fastest fluency builder
Plays We Perform
Play 1: "The Market Day" (10 min, 5 characters)

Set in Gikomba market. Characters: Mama Mboga, Schoolboy, Tourist who speaks only English, Boda rider, Narrator. Conflict: tourist lost, schoolboy translates. Goal: use market English, directions, helping language, humour.
Key lines: "Excuse me, where is...? Go straight, turn left at the big mango tree."

  • Play 2: "The Interview" — Job interview for class prefect, teaches formal English.
  • Play 3: "Climate Heroes" — Children save school from floods, teaches persuasion + science vocab.
  • Improvisation Games: Yes, and... / Freeze! / Emotional chairs — build spontaneity.
Why Drama Works
  • When child is in role, fear of making mistake drops 70% — it's character's mistake, not theirs.
  • Memorizing lines → natural chunking: "How can I help you today?" becomes automatic, not translated.
  • Voice modulation: whisper, shout, angry, kind — teaches intonation naturally.
  • End-of-module: Parents invited to live Zoom play (15 min). Huge confidence boost + evidence of fluency.
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Module 4: KCPE / KPSEA Oral Exam Mastery (16 Lessons)

Picture description framework • Poem recitation with gestures • Listening comprehension • Exam technique • Mock exams
Picture Description — 5-Step Framework (PEEPL)
  • P — People: How many? What are they doing? "I can see three people. A woman is cooking."
  • E — Environment: Where? Weather? Time? "It is outside, sunny day, in a village."
  • E — Events/Actions: What is happening? "The boy is carrying water. The dog is sleeping."
  • P — Possessions/Objects: What objects? "There is a jiko, some maize, a big pot."
  • L — Linking / Opinion: "I think they are happy because they are working together. In my village, we also..."
  • Scoring: Vocabulary (5), Grammar (5), Fluency (5), Observation (5) = 20 marks.
🖼️ Practice Pic 1Market scene: describe 5 people, 5 actions, weather.
🖼️ Practice Pic 2School compound: break time activities.
Poem Recitation & Listening Comp
  • Poem Example: "My Mother" (Grade 6 level):
    "My mother is kind and fair, / She brushes my hair with care. / She wakes up before the sun, / Her work is never done." — Teach rhyme, rhythm, gestures: hand on heart for "kind", brushing action.
  • Recitation Rubric: Memorization (5), Pronunciation (5), Expression/Gestures (5), Eye Contact (5).
  • Listening Comprehension: Teacher reads 120-word story once, child answers 5 Qs: 2 factual, 2 inference, 1 opinion. Note-taking allowed.
  • Exam Technique: How to buy time: "That is a good question, let me think..." / If you don't understand: "Sorry, can you repeat please?" (not penalized).
16-Lesson Mock Exam Plan
L1-4: Picture Description4 pictures increasing difficulty, peer marking using rubric.
L5-8: Poem & SpeechLearn 4 poems, perform, feedback on gestures + voice.
L9-12: Listening Comp8 listening tests, note-taking technique: keywords only.
L13-16: Full Mock Oral Exams20-min mock with external tutor, video recorded, parent report with scores + improvement plan.

Quick Reference: Grammar & Vocabulary Master List (All Levels)

📊 Tenses Timeline (Visual for Wall)
TimeTenseExample
PastI played / I was playingYesterday, Last week
PresentI play / I am playingEvery day / Now
FutureI will play / I am going to playTomorrow / Next year
🔤 100 High-Frequency Words (Starter Must-Know)

I, you, he, she, it, we, they, is, are, am, was, were, have, has, do, does, did, will, can, like, love, want, go, come, see, look, this, that, my, your, his, her, big, small, good, happy, red, blue, one, two, three, yes, no, please, thank you, hello, goodbye, mama, baba, school, home, water, food, book, friend, etc.

💡 Parent Home Practice — 10 Minutes Daily
  • Morning: "Good morning! What day is today? Today is Monday. It is sunny!" (2 min)
  • Meals: "Do you want rice? Yes please / No thank you. I like chapati!" (3 min)
  • Evening: "What did you do today? I played football. I read a book." Past tense practice (5 min)
  • Rule: No correcting harshly — repeat correctly: Child: "I goed school." Parent: "Wow! You went to school! Great!"
Free Downloadable Notes

All detailed notes above + worksheets are available as PDF workbooks for enrolled families. Includes: phonics flashcards (44), vocabulary picture cards (200), storybooks (12), grammar cheat sheets, parent guide.

Outcomes

Skills Your Child Will Build

Every lesson is designed around measurable communication outcomes — not just content coverage.

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A Confident English Speaker

By the end of the programme, your child will speak clearly, listen actively, and express themselves with confidence in any setting.

🗣️ Speaking 👂 Listening 📖 Reading Aloud 🎤 Presentation 🤝 Conversation 😊 Confidence
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Clear Pronunciation

Correct vowel and consonant sounds, word stress, and natural intonation patterns taught from the very first lesson.

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Expanded Vocabulary

400+ high-frequency words introduced through songs, stories and conversation — retained through spaced repetition.

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Natural Conversation Flow

Turn-taking, asking questions, responding to answers — real dialogue skills that function outside the classroom.

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Active Listening

Understanding spoken English at natural speed — essential for classroom participation and social confidence.

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Public Speaking Confidence

From class presentations to school assemblies — children who complete this course volunteer, not hide.

Try a Sample

What a Lesson Looks Like

Every lesson has three parts — Listen, Speak, and Quiz. Try the interactive preview below!

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Sample Lesson: Animals Around Us

Ages 7–9 · Explorer Level

🎧 Click any animal card to hear how it's pronounced. Listen and repeat!

🐕 Dog /dɒɡ/
🐱 Cat /kæt/
🐘 Elephant /ˈɛlɪfənt/
🦒 Giraffe /dʒɪˈrɑːf/
🦁 Lion /ˈlaɪən/
🐒 Monkey /ˈmʌŋki/
The lion is strong!

Listen, then hold the button and say it out loud

Press & hold the mic to record yourself!
1 / 4
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Which animal has a very long neck?

0 / 4 correct
Meet the Team

Our Spoken English Tutors

All tutors are trained in child-centred pedagogy, CBC oral competency frameworks, and TEFL best practices.

Amina Njeri
Amina Njeri
Early Years (Ages 4–7)
★★★★★ 5.0
8 yrs · TEFL Certified · ECD Trained
Daniel Kamau
Daniel Kamau
Phonics & Reading Aloud
★★★★★ 4.9
6 yrs · BA English · TEFL Level 5
Grace Waweru
Grace Waweru
Conversation & Storytelling
★★★★★ 4.9
7 yrs · Drama Teacher · CBC Specialist
Tom Odhiambo
Tom Odhiambo
Public Speaking & Debate
★★★★☆ 4.8
5 yrs · Toastmasters · Ages 9–12
Plans & Pricing

Choose the Right Plan

All plans include live sessions with a specialist tutor, weekly progress reports, and free learning materials.

Spark
KES 2,500 / month
Perfect for parents wanting to try spoken English supplementally.
4 sessions / month (30 min)
1 module of choice
Weekly progress SMS
Digital word cards
Parent dashboard
Multiple modules
Most Popular
Fluent
KES 5,000 / month
Our most popular plan — comprehensive spoken English development.
10 sessions / month (45 min)
Full module curriculum (age band)
Weekly parent progress report
Parent dashboard access
Printed & digital workbooks
End-of-term showcase performance
Champion
KES 8,500 / month
Intensive daily practice for rapid fluency and competition preparation.
20 sessions / month (1 hr)
All modules + enrichment
Dedicated class tutor
Monthly parent–tutor call
Inter-school competition prep
Full resource library access
Parent Stories

What Parents Are Saying

★★★★★

"My 6-year-old was too shy to say a word in English. After 8 weeks with Amina, she stands up at family dinners and introduces herself in perfect English. I'm in tears every time."

Purity Njoroge
Purity Njoroge Parent of a 6-year-old · Nairobi
★★★★★

"Daniel took my 9-year-old from being afraid to read aloud to winning the school's English recitation competition. The phonics programme is exceptional — I can hear the difference."

Julius Otieno
Julius Otieno Parent of a 9-year-old · Kisumu
★★★★★

"The drama and public speaking module changed everything for my 11-year-old daughter. She was selected for her school's debate team after just one term. Worth every shilling!"

Esther Mwangi
Esther Mwangi Parent of an 11-year-old · Nakuru
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

We accept children from age 4 upwards. Our Starter band (Ages 4–6) is specifically designed for very young learners using songs, movement and picture-based activities. There is no minimum English level required — we meet every child exactly where they are.
Both options are available. Online sessions are held via Zoom or Google Meet with a live tutor — ideal for any location across Kenya. In-person sessions are available at our Nairobi learning centres. The interactive element works equally well in both formats.
Session lengths are age-appropriate: 30 minutes for Ages 4–6, 45 minutes for Ages 7–9, and 60 minutes for Ages 10–12. We recommend 2–3 sessions per week for the best results, though even weekly sessions show clear improvement over a term.
Never. Each child begins with a short baseline assessment that places them within the right module — even within an age band. Advanced children move faster and are given richer extension activities. We never hold a child back or let them coast on what they already know.
Every session is activity-based — songs, finger-games, picture cards, storytelling, role-play and age-appropriate competitions. Our tutors are trained in child-centred pedagogy and know how to keep a 5-year-old engaged for a full 30 minutes. We also use a star reward system that children genuinely love.
Yes — and we make it very visible. Every session ends with a brief parent note from the tutor. Fluent and Champion plan families receive a weekly report showing vocabulary covered, confidence observations, and what to practise at home. At the end of each module, children perform a short spoken piece as a showcase of their progress.

Give Your Child the Gift of Confident English 🎤

Join 2,400+ children across Kenya who are growing into confident, fluent English speakers — one session at a time.

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