British Council - Teaching English

How can I use 'story' to teach English?

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Feb 9, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Engaging Young Learners with Stories

  • Jamie Keddie highlights how using the story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" engages young learners effectively.
  • Students love visual transformations and get excited about making their own related stories and drawings.
INSIGHT

Storytelling Is Everywhere in Teaching

  • Storytelling is a flexible, integral part of any lesson, not just a special activity for young learners.
  • It is impossible to teach language without some form of storytelling because story is present in authentic materials and language itself.
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Stories Unlock Curiosity and Speech

  • Story unlocks students' ideas, curiosity, and motivation to speak and think.
  • Everyday questions like "What did you do at the weekend?" are examples of story use in teaching.
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