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Learn English through Drama

RESERVING NOW!  SEE  NEW COURSE DETAILS BELOW ON THIS PAGE BELOW FOR AUTUMN & 2022!

DUE TO COVID-19 OUR COURSES ARE BEING REWORKED TO CREATE THE MOST BENEFICIAL AND SAFE VERSION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.  OUR CURRENT CLASSES ARE BEING OFFERED VIA ZOOM ONLINE, AND WE ARE PLANNING TO MOVE TO LIVE COURSES BEGINNING IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING ALL COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES.  Read more about “Our Kind of ZOOM”.

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  • Course #44: Learn English Through Drama LIVE 6-week on Mon Eves  beginning November 1st!!
  • Course#45: Drama for Language Teaching LIVE 6-week course begins Wednesdays November 3rd.
  • Course#2: Drama for Language Teaching ZOOM 6-week course begins Saturdays January 8th
  • Course #3: Learn English Through Drama LIVE 6-week on Mon Eves  beginning January 10th!!

This course is a unique opportunity for students to improve your English language skills while exploring your creative side.  New course options have been created for Drama for Language Teaching courses as well. See our testimonials below!

Our CELT qualified facilitator, Miriam Stewart, of Embodied English  https://www.facebook.com/MiriamStewartEmbodiedEnglish

has developed this unique course for the creatively-minded ESL student. In a fun and supportive environment you can improve your language skills through acting techniques, including voice and body work, improvisation, and some script work.

Class size is limited to 12 students in order to ensure the maximum level of attention for all participants. Course details are below, use our contact form to reserve your place.

TESTIMONIALS:

Youtube Testimonials here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCrtqvIvA9Y

“The English through drama course has been one of the best artistic experience in my life. Miriam is amazing! She is an excellent drama teacher, able to create a beautiful artistic enviroment. In the heart of Dublin I found a spot in which to be myself… I will always be grateful to Miriam and to the Flying Turtle for both  this great opportunity and unforgettable experience“.   – Maria Ida Sorrentino
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“I have known Flying Turtle since I still was in Brazil and couldn’t wait for the moment to be back to my Drama classes in Dublin. Putting the teaching of English together with Drama was an absolutely incredible idea. If you have the opportunity to attend this course, don’t think twice, DO IT. The structure of the school is wonderful and the teacher is an angel on earth. You will love it as I loved. Hope to be back soon to attend a regular course”.
– Milton Marcel0
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“Miriam is such a great teacher and drama facilitator. She creates the perfect atmosphere for the students to feel comfortable and learn at the same time. There is a variety of activities and games designed to inspire and create new things. More important, it was loads of FUN! Highly recommended!”— Modesto Corderi.
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“From the beginning I was very excited about this course and it did not disappoint me. We had lots of fun playing improv games, practising storytelling and scene studies. Now I feel more confident with my communication skills in English and my drama skills. Thanks again for a wonderful course. ”  – Alin Chirculescu
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“Amazing course. Highly recommended.” Ida Kahlo.
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“It was fun spending time with Miriam and the others! That was also such a rewarding experience that I will always remember and untilize it throughout my future career!. ”  – Emin Sert

Current & Upcoming Options

Course #44: Learn English Through Drama (6-week) AUTUMN 2021 LIVE class

This 6 week course focuses on developing confident, creative communication skills through improvisation, scene study, storytelling and pronunciation work. Develop your speaking skills and rediscover the physical and emotional side of language in a fun, relaxed environment supported by our drama instructor and English language teacher Miriam Stewart. In our final class there will be an opportunity to share some of our rehearsed work.

Suitable for English learners from B1 level and above.
This course will be LIVE at the Flying Turtle Studio and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines for mask wearing, sanitation, ventillation and contact tracing.

  • When: Monday Evenings , 7:00-8:30pm, November 1st - December 6th, 2021
  • Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor Acting Studio, Dublin D02K037
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €150, payment in full due within 3-days of reservation. No refund or credit if student misses class. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
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Course #45: Drama for Language Teaching 6-week LIVE Wed Eves

Looking for creative ways to engage and inspire your language students?
Join our recently updated Drama for Language Teaching course and learn how to use drama effectively to enhance student comprehension, motivation and confidence in the language classroom. The course is facilitated by Miriam Stewart: CELT trainer, English language teacher and Drama in Education practitioner. This course has been expanded from 4 weeks to 6 to include brand new sessions and revised and updated material across the board.. Open to both new and returning participants.

Over the 6 sessions, you will cover the following topics:
How to gradually introduce drama into the classroom
Improvisation games to enhance language learning
Effective use of role play to develop speaking skills
Embodying language-pronunciation and intonation
Embodying language-grammar.
Lesson planning-incorporating drama effectively into the curriculum

Each workshop will be highly interactive, blending theory and practice to instill a sense of the student experience and providing the opportunity to explore your own creativity as a teacher in a fun, relaxed online environment. There will be opportunities to create and present your own lesson plans and to discuss and design activities with others. Both the online and face to face classroom environment will be considered in all sessions.

Class sizes will be small (10 maximum) to ensure quality support and interaction for each participant. Book now to ensure your place!

  • When: Wednesdays 7;00-9:00pm, November 3rd - December 8th, 2021
  • Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor Acting Studio, Dublin D02K037
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €190, minimum non-refundable deposit of €90 due within 3-days of reservation. Remaining balance due October 20th Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
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Course #2: Drama for Language Teaching - (6-week) ONLINE ZOOM

Looking for creative ways to engage and inspire your language students?
Join our recently updated Drama for Language Teaching course and learn how to use drama effectively to enhance student comprehension, motivation and confidence in the language classroom. The course is facilitated by Miriam Stewart: CELT trainer, English language teacher and Drama in Education practitioner. This course has been expanded from 4 weeks to 6 to include brand new sessions and revised and updated material across the board.. Open to both new and returning participants.

Over the 6 sessions, you will cover the following topics:
How to gradually introduce drama into the classroom
Improvisation games to enhance language learning
Effective use of role play to develop speaking skills
Embodying language-pronunciation and intonation
Embodying language-grammar.
Lesson planning-incorporating drama effectively into the curriculum

Each workshop will be highly interactive, blending theory and practice to instill a sense of the student experience and providing the opportunity to explore your own creativity as a teacher in a fun, relaxed online environment. There will be opportunities to create and present your own lesson plans and to discuss and design activities with others. Both the online and face to face classroom environment will be considered in all sessions.

Class sizes will be small (10 maximum) to ensure quality support and interaction for each participant. Book now to ensure your place!
Access to ZOOM is required for this course.
We will be keeping the same SMALL CLASS SIZE in order to maintain the highest standard of tutoring and full interaction. There will be constant interaction and creative engagement.
You must have a good steady connection to the internet, and a laptop or tablet device with a camera and microphone (smart phone alone will not suffice for this course) in order to participate in this class on ZOOM. It will be important that you are in a quiet location where you can stand, move around and make noise!

  • When: Saturdays 3:00-5:00pm, January 8th - February 12th, 2022
  • Where: On Flying Turtle ZOOM
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €180, minimum non-refundable deposit of €80 due within 3-days of reservation. Remaining balance due December e27th. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
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Course #3: Learn English Through Drama (6-week) Winter 2022 LIVE class

This 6 week course focuses on developing confident, creative communication skills through improvisation, scene study, storytelling and pronunciation work. Develop your speaking skills and rediscover the physical and emotional side of language in a fun, relaxed environment supported by our drama instructor and English language teacher Miriam Stewart. In our final class there will be an opportunity to share some of our rehearsed work.

Suitable for English learners from B1 level and above.
This course will be LIVE at the Flying Turtle Studio and will follow all COVID-19 guidelines for mask wearing, sanitation, ventillation and contact tracing.

  • When: Monday Evenings , 7:00-8:30pm, January 10th - Feburay 14th, 2022
  • Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor Acting Studio, Dublin D02K037
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €150, payment in full due within 3-days of reservation. No refund or credit if student misses class. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
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