Once upon a Time: Using Stories in the Language Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) - Hardcover

Morgan, John; Rinvolucri, Mario

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521252695 ISBN 13: 9780521252690

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1983

Synopsis

Stories can provide a highly motivating, engaging and realistic source of genuine language interaction in the classroom. They are 'living language' in which the teacher (or student storyteller) becomes the source of language, and the listeners are actively involved in understanding. The authors argue from experience that almost everyone can tell stories convincingly, especially given an outline to work from. A very wide range of these outlines, from many cultures and sources, are provided. These can be used by the teacher as a resource for a variety of activities for students from beginner to advanced levels, including listening comprehension, grammar practice, oral production and fluency practice, but above all for exposure to real spoken language.

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Review

'It is a great source of ideas, a valuable guide to developing a useful skill in teaching, and a book you can dip into for your own interest.' Atesol Newsletter

'Using the techniques described in this book will produce classroom activities which are enjoyable, collaborative, creative, learner-centered and personally valid for the learner.' Illinois Tesol

Book Description

A wide range of motivating and engaging stories from many cultures and sources.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521252695
• ISBN 13: 9780521252690
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 128