About The Zoo

The Zoo is a small English tuition centre with an outsized personality. Founded by locals who love language and laughter, the centre believes that attention + joy = learning that lasts. Sessions are structured, but life inside the classroom is delightfully chaotic: whispered conspiracies, earnest love letters (sometimes mistaken for assignments), mime-level staring contests, and passionate pen-stealing accusations. We teach grammar, vocabulary, conversation, and confidence — while staging daily episodes of real human comedy.

Teacher — The Unsung Director

Ms. Didi — calm, steady, eternally patient

A professional teacher + amateur crisis manager

Ms. Didi has taught English for over a decade across primary and secondary levels. She brings kindness, structure, and an almost supernatural ability to transform chaos into learning moments. Her teaching philosophy: “Make mistakes loud, correct them gently, and laugh together.”

Highlights:

  • Masters-level dedication to classroom calm
  • Expert at turning “I didn’t study” into a 10-minute speaking exercise
  • Unwaveringly fair when deciding whose pen went missing

Fun fact: she once taught a spontaneous ten-word poem to a class that originally came to talk about cricket scores.

Award-worthy patience Popcorn-friendly sessions

Weekly Episodes — The Daily Entertainment Schedule

Every day has a theme — some are pure comedy, some are conflict, most are learning disguised as drama.

Monday — "Who Whispered What"

Experts in not-speaking believe they can communicate entire essays via eyelids. Spoiler: they cannot. Listening exercises included.

Tuesday — "Staring Competition Championship"

A test of will and ocular endurance. Winners practice reading aloud; losers form study groups (which sometimes devolve into more arguing).

Wednesday — "Who Forgot Their Copy AGAIN?"

Turnitin has nothing on the 'forgot-my-copy' mystery. Pen exchange programs are in effect.

Thursday — "The Unnecessary Laugh Riot"

One snort, two giggles, and the class becomes a laughing choir. Focus exercises double as breathing therapy.

Friday — "Romantic FM Presents"

Love letters, accidental metaphors, and the very real danger of confusing a poem with an assignment draft. Conversation practice: declaring feelings politely.

Saturday — "The Great Argument Special"

Debates about the correct way to eat samosas, grammar wars, and constructive rebuttals. Critical thinking + dramatic flair.

Sample Mini-Transcript — "The Pen Incident"

Raju:Didi, he took my pen!
Ma'am:Which 'he' are we pretending is a mystery?
Pia:Not me — my pen is currently conducting a seminar on the desk.
Narrator:The class learns the passive voice while locating four missing pens.

Student Spotlights — The Cast

Every student brings a flavor. Here are a few recurring stars and their roles in our daily drama.

Amit — The Improviser

Turns every grammar exercise into a comedy bit. His impromptu dialogues are excellent practice for spontaneous speaking tests.

Pia — The Poet

Writes short, surprisingly touching poems. Sometimes hands them in as homework. (Ms. Didi always grades creatively.)

Raju — The Accuser

Believes pens and hearts are serially stolen. Special talent: turning small conflicts into epic narratives.

Vignette: "The Day Everyone Sang"

One rainy Tuesday, a listening exercise accidentally became a group karaoke session. They practiced pronunciation and harmonies — not simultaneously, but with great enthusiasm.

Curriculum — Structured Chaos That Works

A carefully planned curriculum with room for improvisation. We call it “structured chaos” because structure wins, but laughter helps retention.

Foundations

Basic grammar, sentence building, core vocabulary, and confidence in speaking.

Listening & Speaking

Dialogues, role-plays, and pronunciation practice — often performed with dramatic flair.

Reading & Writing

Short stories, creative writing prompts, and assignment writing with real feedback (and sometimes applause).

How learning happens:
  1. Introduce a small grammar point (5–10 minutes)
  2. Role-play it immediately with a comedic/real-life scenario
  3. Write a short sentence or mini-paragraph
  4. Share aloud — peer feedback + teacher correction

Feature Episode — "Romantic FM Presents: Tuition Love Stories Vol. 8"

(Long read) — On Fridays, the class becomes a radio theatre. Students bring anecdotes, sometimes true, often exaggerated, and role-play them with scriptwriting and tone practice. Confidence and creativity explode. This is English at its most dramatic — with real conversation practice!

Announcer:Welcome to Romantic FM, where hearts speak in present continuous.
Ria:I think he likes me. Yesterday he offered me a samosa. That's love, right?
Veer:That was because your book fell and you couldn't find page twenty-three. I handed it to you. Noted: helpfulness ≠ love.
Ma'am:Class, convert the last sentence into reported speech and then into an apology that still includes a samosa.
Narrator:They practiced conditional sentences, the difference between 'like' and 'in love', and how to politely return a samosa.

After the performance, students receive a 'critique sandwich': compliment, correction, and compliment. Learning + confidence = a standing ovation from classmates.

Testimonials & Parent Notes

★★★★☆

Mrs. Banerjee — "My son used to be shy. Now he tells jokes in English and answers questions with full sentences. Amazing!"

★★★★★

Mr. Sen — "The perfect mix of discipline and fun. Sometimes I hear the playback of 'romantic FM' and I laugh out loud. He improved his writing too."

Student quote: "I came for grammar and stayed for the drama club." — Amit

Packages — Pick Your Level of Drama

Starter

₹600 / mo

2 sessions/week · Small group · Focus on basics

Drama & Prose

₹1200 / mo

4 sessions/week · Role-play focused · Weekly mini-plays

Private (Intense)

₹2600 / mo

1-on-1 sessions · Custom plan · Rapid confidence building

Fees are indicative. We offer sibling discounts and flexible schedules. Contact us below.

FAQ — Honest Answers

Do students actually learn here?
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Yes. We measured reading comprehension and speaking confidence within 3 months and saw clear improvement. Learning is woven into every activity, even the silliest ones.

Is the noise level a problem?
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Occasionally. We use calm-down routines and breathing exercises. Ms. Didi restores order with the quietest look in the West Bengal countryside.

What should my child bring?
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A notebook, a pen, curiosity, and optionally, a samosa on Fridays (just kidding... unless the group agrees).

Gallery — Classroom Moments

A taste of scenes you might witness. We use placeholder illustrations here; in a live site these would be photos (with parental consent).

Laughs
Role-play
Poetry
Debates

How We Measure Progress (Long Read)

We combine formative assessments with constant feedback. Read the long version if you like details — otherwise skip ahead to enrollment.

Step 1 — Baseline assessment: Short speaking task + reading aloud to understand initial levels.

Step 2 — Weekly checkpoints: Mini-dialogues recorded by students (audio or live) and simple rubrics for pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary use, and grammar.

Step 3 — Monthly showcase: A short performance or presentation where students demonstrate what they've learned — often hilarious, always informative.

Step 4 — Parent feedback loop: Quick notes for parents with three things done well and three things to focus on next month.

We believe progress is steady when the environment is kind, consistent, and joyfully imperfect.

Enroll / Contact

Ready to sign up, ask a question, or schedule a trial? Use the form below.

Visit: Quiet lane near Boinchigram Market, West Bengal — we welcome trial visits by appointment.
Email: thezoo.boinchigram@example.com