
Storytime Reimagined: Reading vs Storytelling in ELT
Why We Often Confuse the TwoSharing stories is something everyone does, but many teachers assume that reading a book aloud is the same as storytelling.

Why We Often Confuse the TwoSharing stories is something everyone does, but many teachers assume that reading a book aloud is the same as storytelling.

Demonstrating Democracy (with) Drama in Retz, Austria Some conferences stay with you not only because of what you learned, but because of how they made

Playing, Connecting, and Navigating Change Together A week after the 47th TESOL Greece Annual International Conference, I find myself doing what I always do after

Let’s start with a reassuring thought: you don’t need a cape, a booming voice, or theatre training to bring storytelling into your English lessons. Yes,

Drama, Community, and Creative Learning at the Music & Drama Education Expo Stepping into the venue at the Music & Drama Education Expo 2026, I

There’s a moment many of us recognise. You’re standing in front of a group of young learners, repeating “Hello… hello… HELLO”, and half the class

Many English teachers recognise this situation: Students can do the exercises, complete the workbook, and answer questions in class. But when they need English outside

If the idea of teacher-in-role makes you think of acting, funny voices, or standing in front of the class feeling awkward, let me reassure you

Published in TESOL Greece Journal No168, October-December 2025 by Evi Karydi, Dramactivate Creator- Teacher Trainer- Drama Educator- Storytelling Specialist Drama in the EFL classroom? You thought

Teaching Beyond Words at the International ESL Teaching Conference There are moments in a teacher’s professional life that feel both humbling and energising, moments that