Drama and theatre in the realm of ELT

Abstract EN

Foreign Language Teaching (FLT) can be enhanced through the integration of drama and theatre which are creative pedagogical approach to engage learners and make them interact in realistic or imaginary scenarios, this can prepare them dealing with real life situations.

The teaching/learning process of foreign languages, especially English language which is the global language, can take a rejuvenation with renovated methods in English language classrooms.

English language teachers may use either a targeted model or make learners imagine their own scenarios and write about them.

Henceforth, both receptive and productive skills can be at use to strengthen learners' language development and thus facilitate their social and emotional development.