“Why Do Cats Purr?

Conversation - B2-C1 | Advance Level

4.9 $

Oct. 28 Tue , 09:00 USA

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Description

In this class you will:

Learn why and when cats purr.

Learn simple vocabulary related to sound, emotion, and animals.

Watch the video and discuss what purring might mean in different situations.

Compare how cats communicate with how humans show emotion.

You will:
✅ Understand different reasons for purring (happiness, pain, healing).
✅ Learn to describe animal behavior using simple sentences.
✅ Share your experiences or feelings about cats and other pets.
✅ Practice listening for meaning and speaking with emotion vocabulary.

Session Activities

Question 1: Do you like cats or prefer other animals? Why?

Question 2: Have you ever heard a cat purr? How did it sound?

Question 3: When do you think cats purr — only when happy, or also when sad or sick?

Question 4: How do you know when an animal is happy or angry?

Question 5: What sounds do other animals make when they are calm or friendly?

Question 1: What reasons for purring are mentioned in the video?

Question 2: Do cats purr only when they are happy? Why or why not?

Question 3: How can purring help a cat’s body or health?

Question 4: What other ways do cats use to communicate? (e.g. eyes, tail, movement)

Question 5: Can humans make sounds that help them relax too? Which ones?

Question 6: Why do people like the sound of a cat purring?

Question 7: How do you think cats communicate with humans without words?

Question 8: Do you believe animals can feel emotions like humans? Explain.

Question 9: After the video, what surprised you the most about purring?

Purr

The soft, continuous sound cats make

Relax

To feel calm and not stressed

Heal

To get better after being hurt or sick

Communicate

To share information or feelings

Emotion

A feeling like happiness or sadness

Sound

Something you can hear

Calm

Peaceful, not nervous

Pain

A bad feeling in your body

Body language

Movements that show feelings

Happy

Feeling good and positive