Short Presentation Telling Stories: Whys and a Few Hows more

Sat, Dec 18, 15:30-15:55 Asia/Tokyo

Stories can be a powerful tool, not only for learning but also for helping our learners, whatever their age, to relate to a foreign language and incorporate experiences they have had the language into their identity. The presenter will first explain why stories are so powerful: their strength in evoking emotion; their ability to connect storyteller and audience; and their crucial role in helping the learner to find and internalize patterns in foreign language experiences. He will then share, and solicit, ideas for incorporating the power of stories into writing and other lessons.