Using theatre techniques in language teaching

We believe in learning by doing. This Erasmus+ course is highly practical and based on real classroom situations, ensuring immediate transfer to your teaching practice.

Throughout the week, you will explore drama techniques for language teaching through role-play, improvisation and interactive activities. You will work collaboratively with other European teachers and progressively build speaking activities that you can directly implement in your classroom.

Many teachers are looking for effective ways to develop speaking skills, but not all approaches work in real classroom situations. Students may lack confidence, hesitate to speak, or remain passive.

In this course, we focus on what truly works. You will discover practical theatre techniques that help learners engage, interact and express themselves more naturally, using language as a tool for communication rather than just a subject to study.

During this Erasmus+ course for teachers, we explore a range of practical approaches that support oral communication and interaction in the language classroom:

Speaking activities and role-play

• Designing speaking activities for language learners based on real-life situations
• Using role-play to encourage interaction and spontaneous communication

Improvisation techniques

• Helping students react, adapt and communicate in unpredictable situations
• Developing confidence through guided improvisation

Classroom interaction and engagement

• Encouraging participation through collaborative and dynamic activities
• Creating a safe environment for students to express themselves

Assessment of oral communication

• Evaluating speaking skills through interaction and performance
• Balancing fluency, confidence and language accuracy

All approaches presented are practical, adaptable, and designed for immediate implementation in your classroom as part of your Erasmus+ mobility for teachers.

This course is designed for language teachers who want to develop students’ speaking skills and improve oral communication in the classroom using creative approaches.

It is particularly suitable for primary and secondary school teachers, language teachers, and educators involved in Erasmus+ mobility for teachers. It also supports professionals looking to explore creative language pedagogy and apply drama techniques in an international teaching context.

We don’t want you to simply understand these approaches; we want you to apply them. This Erasmus+ teacher training course is designed to create a lasting impact in your classroom:

• Your action plan: You will develop a clear and realistic plan to integrate theatre techniques into your teaching practice.
• Transfer to your school: You will be able to share speaking activities and creative approaches with your colleagues.
• Long-term development: This course supports your professional growth and helps you develop more engaging and interactive teaching practices.

As a host organisation for Erasmus+ teacher training in Bordeaux, we provide full support to ensure your mobility experience is smooth, structured and impactful.

Before your mobility

• Personalised support for your Erasmus+ KA1 application
• Preparation of the Learning Agreement and Quality Commitment
• Pre-course needs analysis to adapt the course to your teaching context

After your mobility

• Issuance of the Europass Mobility certificate
• Certificate of Attendance and support for final reporting
• Access to shared teaching resources and materials
• Post-training guidance to support implementation in your school

Bordeaux offers an inspiring environment for your Erasmus+ teacher training experience. Combining cultural heritage, innovation and quality of life, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Europe for teacher mobility programmes.

• European perspective: Bordeaux attracts teachers from across Europe, creating a truly international learning environment during your Erasmus+ mobility.
• Inspiring setting: The city’s unique blend of UNESCO heritage and modern development reflects the balance between tradition and innovation in education.
• Immersive experience: A rich cultural environment that supports creative teaching approaches and authentic communication.
• Accessibility: With high-speed rail connections and an international airport, Bordeaux is easily accessible for European teachers.

This Erasmus+ course is fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 mobility funding as part of your teacher mobility programme.

• Funding coverage: Erasmus+ can cover course fees, travel, and accommodation depending on your project.
• Full documentation provided: invitation letter, learning agreement, quality commitment, and Europass Mobility certificate.
• Step-by-step support: our team guides you through the administrative process to ensure a smooth and successful mobility experience.

Yes, this course is fully eligible for Erasmus+ KA1 mobility funding. Most participants receive financial support covering course fees, travel and accommodation.

No, you do not need to be fully fluent. This course is accessible from an intermediate level. The focus is on practical communication and speaking activities, not on perfect language accuracy.

Theatre techniques can be adapted to all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. During the course, you will learn how to adjust speaking activities and interaction tasks to your students’ needs.

Yes. You will receive a Europass Mobility certificate and a certificate of attendance, which officially recognise your participation in this Erasmus+ teacher training course in Bordeaux.

Absolutely. This course is highly practical. You will leave with ready-to-use speaking activities, theatre-based exercises, and a clear implementation strategy.