ABSTRACT

Drama makes language learning enjoyable and lively and rescues second language learners from the fearful and soul-destroying clutches ofboring pedagogues. (Kallie 1991)

In this chapter you can read about:

• what teachers need to know about language diversity • why the processes of drama are especially effective for second language learners • the value of story to second language learners • drama modes which are particularly useful for second language learners • how drama can help all children to develop knowledge about language • drama and multi-cultural education.