Teacher-training courses

I have taught some courses for language teachers in the teacher-training centres of Villalba and Majadahonda (Madrid) about the use of stories in the language class.

I can design a module adapted to your needs, with plenty of activities that are practical and fun, to develop communication and creativity in class.

Program

• How to use the stories of our daily life in a language class.
• Telling stories to communicate and learn.
• Storytelling in the world today.
• The role of the listener.
• Stories to improve understanding, memory, rhythm, intonation, creativity, imagination and improvisation.
• Stories to get to know ourselves and the others.
• How to develop a flexible and relaxed body.
• Use and interpretation of body language.
• The look in genuine communication.
• Learning to listen.
• Expressiveness through voice and attitude.
• The importance of silence.

Techniques learned in the course

• Icebreaking strategies.
• Miming and gesticulation.
• Visualizing scenes.
• Sharing stories.
• Roleplaying stories in groups.
• Telling and re-telling stories.
• The beginning and the end of stories.
• Story-writing practice inspired by music and pictures.
• How to write and speak creatively.