Story-based Language Teaching

Language and emotional development occurs whenever learners feel empowered in the foreign language and understand what they express in that language as belonging to them. Unlike simply retelling predetermined stories, students interact with the narrative content during free storytelling, allowing them to both experience their linguistic competencies and express their personal thoughts. This volume is based on neuroscientific findings and provides comprehensive tasks along with useful tips to encourage students to engage with the content of stories, develop them in their personal storytelling style, and tell their own stories.

From the content of 'Story-based Language Teaching':

• Proven and new storytelling strategies in English teaching
• All important features and components of a successful story
• Selection criteria for finding suitable stories for each class
• Storytelling techniques along with preparation and successful rehearsal tips
• Useful practical tips for the optimal use of stories in the classroom
• Suggestions for developing new stories for and with the students
• Digital storytelling
• 9 developed stories with a wealth of ideas for working with the stories in the classroom

Additionally, free online videos are available. These videos include the 9 stories from the book, presented by professional storytellers, as well as interviews with the storytellers. The access code for the online videos can be found in the book.