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Learn English through Drama

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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 HOPE TO MOVE TO LIVE COURSES LATER IN THE SUMMER.

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  • NEW Course#15: Drama for Language Teaching begins Saturdays April 17th on ZOOM.
  • Course #16: Learn English Through Drama (8-week on Mon Eves)  beginning May 3rd  on ZOOM
  • NEW Course #21: English Through Drama Scene Study, Tues Eves beginning May 4th on ZOOM

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, 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 while we are on ZOOM, 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 #15: Drama for Language Teaching (Saturdays via ZOOM)

Looking for creative ways to engage and inspire your language students?
Join our 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.

Over the 4 sessions, you will cover the following topics:
Introducing improvisation and drama games into the classroom
Drama techniques to enhance pronunciation and intonation
Effective use of role play to develop speaking skills
Embodied learning and grammar-why movement matters.
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.

Whilst the course itself will take place on zoom, both the physical and online classroom will be considered when exploring and designing activities

Class sizes will be small (12 maximum) to ensure quality support and interaction for each participant. Book now to ensure your place!

  • When: Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm, April 17th - May 8th, 2021
  • Where: On Flying Turtle ZOOM
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €120 due in full within 3-days of reservation.
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Course #16: Learn English Through Drama (8-week) SPRING 2021 via ZOOM

This 8 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.
Access to ZOOM is required for this course.
We will be keeping the same SMALL CLASS SIZE of only 10 students 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: Monday Evenings , 7:30-9.00pm, May 3rd - June 21st, 2021
  • Where: On Flying Turtle ZOOM
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €180, deposit of €80 due within 3-days of reservation. Remaining balance of €100 due April 19th, two weeks prior to start of course. Refundable only in the event of Flying Turtle Productions cancellation.
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Course #21: English Through Drama Scene Study via ZOOM

This 4 week Zoom course is open to students who have completed a previous English through Drama course (face to face or online) and are eager for more! The course will focus on speaking skills such as pronunciation, emotional expression, intonation and emphasis through script work: studying scenes and performing them.
Our final class (May 25th) will be a Zoom showcase of our scenes performed for an audience of friends and family!

  • When: Tuesday Evenings, 7:00-9:00pm, May 4th-25th, 2021
  • Where: On Flying Turtle ZOOM
  • Instructor: Miriam Stewart
  • Fees: €130 due in full within 3-days of reservation.
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