Let’s be honest. In 2025, your child doesn't need another another cute cartoon to "expose them to English". They need a reason to think in English. They need to learn the language inside a real-world mindset, one that builds confidence, creativity and clarity.

This lesson "From Idea to IPO: Anna's Swimwear Startup Story", is a mental framework for how a child can go from an idea... to impact. Because that’s what we do at Birdhouse English. We don’t just teach vocabulary — we train thinkers.

Why Your Child Won't Fail:

Most language programmes focus on passive input.
We focus on active mindset and language use in motion.

In this story, Anna doesn’t just learn words like “website,” “team,” “IPO.” She lives them. She creates, solves problems, builds a product, and even launches her own company — all in English.

And your learner? They’re not memorizing grammar rules. They’re watching a peer succeed — and thinking, “I could do that too.” Your child won’t fail… because they’ll be too busy building, speaking, dreaming, and owning the language.

Step 1: Introduce The Entrepreneurial Vocabulary

Step 2: Watch the Bonus Learning Video

Step 3: Mini CEO Challenge

BEFORE Watcing the Bonus Learning Video🔍

⭐Pre-teach the core vocabulary. Say the key words out loud together. Show simple pictures or real objects (on flashcards or a tablet)

🌿idea - a suggestion or plan for doing something

🌿shop - a place where you can buy goods or services

🌿grow - to increase in size or amount, or to become advanced or developed

🌿website - a set of pages of information on the internet about a particular subject, published by a singular person or organisation

🌿team - a number of people or animals who do something together as a group

🌿IPO (Initial Public Offering) - the first sale of a company's shares to the public

🌿shares - one of the equal parts of a company that people can buy and own

🌿entrepreneur - someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity

⭐Ask: “What would YOU invent if your friend forgot something important at the beach?”

While Watcing 🎥

➡︎ Pause when a new word appears.
➡︎ Ask the child to describe what Anna is doing using simple English (Answer in L1 is fine—link it back to English).
➡︎ Let them predict what will happen next.

▶️ Watch the bonus learning video here!

After Watching the Video - Try This Challenge!

💡Mini CEO Challenge

Imagine YOU have an idea for a new product.

💭What is it?

💭What is your company name? Let them choose something fun. (Example: "Super Toys", "Happy Swim", "Anna’s Shop")

💭Draw your logo and focus on just 2–3 target words

Match the word to the picture or idea: (You can print this as a cut-and-match activity.)

Word What It Means

idea 💡 a new thought

shop 🏪 a place to sell things

team 👩‍👦‍👦 people who help you

grow 🌱 make something bigger

🎧Listen and Repeat. Have the child repeat these sentences with you. Use actions or gestures to support understanding.

✅ "I have an idea."
✅ "I make a shop."
✅ "I have a team."
✅ "My business grows

Why This Isn't Just a Free Lesson:

You’re stepping into a framework that’s been built with:

🪺 Storytelling as a delivery method

🪺 Language as a thinking system

🪺 And characters that model decision-making, curiosity, and play

This lesson is free — yes.
But its value is compound.
Even at Pre-A1, learners can do so much more than memorize colors or say “Hello.”
With the right story, the right pacing, and the right words — they can imagine, build, and speak with joy. This isn’t just language. This is confidence in action.

When you complete your FREE Lesson, I’d love to hear from you.
Share your progress, a photo too, if you’d like! Your journey can always inspire someone else in our Birdhouse English community

Don’t stop here — my Free Worksheets from the eBook takes you deeper with step-by-step guidance, and plenty of practice. You’ll gain confidence, clarity, and control — fast. Get your free copy now and start making English feel natural.

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My softest kiss,
Vanessa Koukou

Anna's startup story, a journey into entrepreneurship

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