Learn English through Drama & Drama for Language Teaching
RESERVING NOW! SEE NEW COURSE DETAILS BELOW ON THIS PAGE BELOW FOR 2022/23!
WE OFFER OPTIONS VIA ZOOM ONLINE AND ALSO LIVE COURSES FOLLOWING ALL COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES AS WELL AS A HEPA FILTER IN THE STUDIO.
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- Course #02: Learn English Through Drama LIVE 6-week on Mon Eves beginning January 9th- February 20th, 2023 (no class Feb 6th)
- Course#03: Drama for Language Teaching-Level 1 LIVE 6-week course begins Mondays February 27th-April 3rd, 2023
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.embodiedenglish.net/ 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 10 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
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“A heartfelt thanks to super-duper teacher and teacher trainer Miriam from Flying Turtle Pro for having given me the opportunity to explore the English Language from a different angle…through DRAMA and IMPROV techniques she is a master of and a whiz at. I have benefited greatly from such engaging, edifying and well-structured courses – “Drama for Language Teaching” and “Learn English Through Drama”. Over the last 8 weeks I have broadened my knowledge in the field of Drama-based teaching internalising new techniques and methods to bring theatre into the classroom in order to give my students the chance of triggering and enjoying the process of language learning. Miriam has set a stimulating, action-based environment where my colleagues, fellow students and I could act out…performing the most amazing sketches as well as learning and working on the process of screenwriting.
Despite the unprecedented circumstances we are currently experiencing due to the pandemic outburst, Miriam build up a positive and empowering learning environment even at a distance thanks to her charisma, verve and expertise (and His Majesty Zoom of course :-D) bridging cultural gaps, overcoming language barriers and helping us unwinding for 90 minutes from our daily chores through a mindfulness-based approach, thereby training our mind to reconnect with our body, emotions and behaviour.
Miriam’s endless enthusiasm, unconditional love for Drama-based teaching and relentless commitment made the courses a one of a kind experience.” – Valeria De Felice
Current & Upcoming Options
Course #02: Learn English Through Drama (6-week) January 2023 LIVE class
This 6-class 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 9th - February 20th, 2023 (NO class Feb 6th Bank Holiday)
- 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.
Course #04: Drama for Language Teaching - LEVEL 1 (6-week) LIVE
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!
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.
- When: Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, February 27th - April 3rd, 2023
- Where: Flying Turtle Productions, 27 Pearse Street, 2nd floor Acting Studio, Dublin D02K037
- Instructor: Miriam Stewart
- Fees: €180, minimum non-refundable deposit of €80 due within 3-days of reservation. Remaining balance due October 10th. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
Course #: Drama for Language Teaching - LEVEL 2 (6-week) ONLINE ZOOM - DATES TO BE FINALIZED
This course is open to teachers who have already completed our Drama for Language teaching course (either the 4 week or 6 week version) and are eager to dig a little deeper. You asked-we delivered! This 6 week course will follow the same format of blending theory with practice but will include more specific topics such as
Teaching skills through drama (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
Specific groups or learner needs, e.g. Business English
Integrating drama into the curriculum
Embodying grammar-designing embodied activities
Exploring your teaching style through drama
Intro to designing a drama workshop or course
As with the previous course, workshops 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 plenty of opportuity to discuss and create with others and to design activities and lessons relevant to your own students. 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: Mondays 7:00-9:00pm, Dates to be finalized
- 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 April 13th. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.