English Through Drama

This chapter aims to stimulate natural spontaneous spoken English, and help the student to use language that is both grammatically correct and appropriate as defined by place or mood. They are suitable both for students who have a good knowledge of the English language and for students meeting English for the first time. The lessons are student-centred, leaving the teacher free to give individual attention to students who need help and correction. The age-group, level, number of students per group, time of the lesson, and specific aim are indicated at the beginning of each section or lesson. As these lessons involve group work and presentation of individual group work to the class as a whole, it is helpful to arrange the seats in a semicircular or horseshoe shape if possible. The grouping technique enables the teacher to divide the class quickly and efficiently and to split up natural groups.