Learn English Through Storytelling

✏️What You’ll Learn✏️

Learning English through storytelling is split into four stages starting at a basic (A1) level and ending at with higher advanced (C2) content. Depending on your existing English level, you may start at a later stage.

Throughout each stage you will write and present a short story using creative writing devices and techniques learned throughout the course. By the end of each stage you will have an improved understanding of the English language and how to clearly express yourself.

Learning Objectives:

To be able to read and understand a basic short story
To be able to write a short summary of the story
To clearly understand course content

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To learn and understand new vocabulary
To use new vocabulary to describe literary characters
To be able to verbally describe an original character

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To understand basic prepositions
To use prepositions to show character actions within a scene
To describe a basic setting

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To understand when to use past tense
To describe past tense actions using your own original character
To identify past tense verbs

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To understand basic story structure
To plan the structure of your own story
To use sequence words

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To understand how dialogue is written
To apply basic emotional expression to dialogue
To convey basic story points through dialogue

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To identify changing emotions within a short story
To be able to convey emotions in your own words
To understand basic emotive vocabulary

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To understand the use of descriptive vocabulary
To be able to expand simple sentences
To add detail to your own story

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To be able to read your story aloud
To read an unfamiliar story aloud
To understand areas of pronunciation improvement

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To be able to summarise what we’ve learned
To identify how you can improve your story
To accurately identify basic language devices and emotions within your story

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To correctly identify structural story elements
To understand difference between simple and complex sentences
To use new vocabulary in complex sentences

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To describe characters appearances
To create a short backstory for your own character
To create a character profile

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To create and describe a setting for your character
To use additional descriptive techniques like sight, sound, smell, touch
To describe a setting from an unseen prompt

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To understand story arcs and their importance
To understand how to develop a coherent plot
To apply characters and settings to a plot

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To understand how to use dialogue to develop characters and advance plot
To convert a basic narrative to dialogue
To correctly use punctuation and a natural flow in dialogue

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To understand the importance of conflict in storytelling
To be able to correctly identify conflict in famous stories
To create conflict for your own story

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To understand idioms and their use in storytelling
To identify figurative language in a short story
TTo use expanded vocabulary in your own story

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To be able to understand common errors in writing
To be able to identify errors in a short story
To identify errors in your own writing

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To read a text with confidence
To apply learned reading techniques
To apply variation to your oration

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To present your short story clearly
To understand your areas of improvement
To be able to summarise course content

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To be able to correctly identify storytelling techniques used in a short story
To be able to use advanced storytelling techniques in a sentence
To understand the purpose of advanced storytelling techniques

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Use dialogue to show character traits and emotions
Learn how to show emotion instead of telling
To create a detailed character profile

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To understand how sentence complexity impacts pace
To be able to rewrite a monotonous paragraph into something compelling
Be able to write a short scene that reflects character mood

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Understand the use of complex writing techniques like withholding information and foreshadowing
Be able to accurately identify complex techniques in a short story
Understand how to build tension

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To use dialogue to convey character relationships
To be able to identify subtext in a short story
To write a natural conversion between two characters

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Be able to identify symbolism in a narrative
To understand and explain the meaning behind identified symbolism
To incorporate symbolism into your own story

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Understand how vocabulary and structure impact narrative tone
To be able to convey different moods in your short story
To adjust the mood of an existing text

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Be able to identify advanced storytelling techniques in a complex short story
To incorporate complex techniques into your own short story such as flash backs and parallel narratives
To be able to plot a complex narrative

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To identify and understand errors within your short story
To understand how to cut unnecessary words and scenes from your story
To be able to implement feedback

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To be able to present your short story with confidence and clarity
To show an understanding of course content
To reflect on the strengths and weaknesses on your short story

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Understand nonlinear narratives
To be able to write multiple perspectives
Be able to identify complex narrative techniques in a short story

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Demonstrate an understanding of multi-dimensional character creation
To be able to analyse complex characters from famous literature
To create a multi-dimensional character profile showing emotional subtleties

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Demonstrate an understanding of extended metaphors
To be able to identify uses of humour, irony and satire with a short story
To write a scene using humour, irony and satire

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To understand why we use deep themes in storytelling like existentialism and morality
To be able to identify deep themes within a short story
To implement deep themes into your own short story

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To use dialogue to demonstrate subtext
To be able to identify subtext in a famous text
To be able to show emotional changes in your own dialogue

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Show a deep understanding of symbolism in writing
To understand and be able to explain allegories
To use symbolism in your own short story

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To understand which language styles traditionally fit certain literary genres
To be able to identify changing narrative styles in a text
Demonstrate control over tone and pacing in your own story

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To understand metafiction and self-referential storytelling
To understand when and how to break narrative conventions
To create a self-referential short narrative

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Understand how to create an engaging atmosphere
Be able to analyse pacing and atmospheric devices used in a famous narrative
To be able to create a scene that uses specific pacing choices to manipulate the narrative

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Be able to fluidly present your short story
To explain and justify your choice of literary devices
To be able to convey challenges faced while writing your short story

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