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Creative Drama For The Language Classroom
Course Dates and Fees
Arrive Depart Course Code Fees (€) Fees (£)
19 Jul 09 25 Jul 09 TDR30 €608 £450

Who is this course for?
Language teachers of all ages and levels.
Please note: you do not need any previous experience of drama to follow this course.
You need an upper intermediate and above level of English to participate in this course.

Course Summary
This course will engage you in a series of practical and energising drama based activities for use in the language classroom. These activities will help you develop better group dynamics, sharing skills and a heightened awareness of the ways you communicate with your students.

What are the key course contents?
group co-ordination and trust exercises
warmers for the classroom
using the body to learn vocabulary and language structures
story telling techniques
creative play through improvisation using the voice and body
developing your own communication skills
using intonation, stress, rhythm and pauses for dramatic effect.
exercises to assist drama group leaders

Is this the right course for me ?
Yes – if you want to see how simple drama techniques can add creative force to language learning
Yes – if you want to improve your classroom management and general communication skills
Yes – if you want to have a huge amount of fun!

If this is not the course for you, please on of the following:
English for Teachers if you want to focus on your own English language improvement.
Secondary Teaching if you want a more general methodology course for this age group.


What do I do next?
If this is the right course for you, please complete the Registration Form online. Our courses have limited places, so avoid disappointment by completing your reservation as soon as possible.
If this course does not match your needs, please contact Pilgrims Sales (details below) or browse the website for information on other courses.

To request more information or to register, please contact Sales at Pilgrims. Alternatively, you can register online by clicking here.

Recommended Reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy these books or bring them to the course with you

“Teaching English with Drama” M. Almond (MEP) 2005

“Drama” Wessels (OUP) 1987

“Impro” K. Johnson (Theatre Arts Book) 1987

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