Pre-Conference Event 2016

Birmingham 2016 PCE

'Words, words, words’- Shakespeare in the language classroom

The day offered participants a series of talks and workshops on how to explore Shakespeare’s plays and poetry with English language learners. The presenters will share ideas to bring Shakespeare to life in the classroom through the reading and performance of the Bard’s poetry and plays to promote language awareness, critical thinking and the development of the four skills.

Among the PCE presenters were Professor David Crystal, IATEFL Patron, eminent linguist and Shakespeare scholar, and Jeremy Harmer, renowned teacher trainer and writer. It will also feature presenters from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust and the British Council as well as a series of talks and workshops by renowned speakers with vast experience in the field of literature and language teaching.

We also organized a pre-PCE Tour Day in Stratford-upon-Avon on 11th April with a visit to the Birthplace Trust Houses and an evening performance at the Royal Shakespeare Company. 

For a full report on the Birmingham PCE and articles based on the presentations, please read the Issue #48 of the SIG Newsletter.