This book explains why and how drama works as an enjoyable, social, and
emotionally engaging way for young people and adults to learn and use a
second language within imagined worlds and develop their 21st century
skills. A flexible teachers' toolbox of drama strategies is offered and
guidance on how to start using drama for learning with language
students. Each strategy is presented in detail and used within the
exemplar lessons. The authors refer to relevant educational,
psychological and neurological theories and cite research that helps
account for drama's efficacy in motivating talk and supporting second
language acquisition, whilst developing important life skills such as
communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity and
resilience.