Author(s): Renáta MAROSI

Title: FAIRY TALES IN THE EFL CLASSROOM

Source: A. Németh - Y. Orsovics - A. Csehiová - A. Tóth-Bakos (eds.): 12th International Conference of J. Selye University. Pedagogical Sections. Conference Proceedings

ISBN: 978-80-8122-373-0

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36007/3730.2020.111

Publisher: J. Selye University, Komárno, Slovakia

PY, pages: 2020, 111-126

Published on-line: 2020

Language: en

Abstract: Fairy tales have been well-known all over the world since the dawn of mankind. Media, popular culture, fantasy and, last but not least, education, have been equally inspired by this literary genre. The purpose of the study is to introduce and describe activities that are based on working with fairy tales. The first part of the paper purports to enhance the legitimacy of fairy tales in foreign language education (TEFL). The second part of the essay focuses on certain fairy-tale-based activities, which aim at improving students’ language (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and social skills (cooperation, empathy, problem-solving, decision-making, confidence). The work might come in handy for those looking for ways of including this popular genre in the curriculum and the EFL classroom.

Keywords: literature, fairy tales, drama techniques, language skills, social skills.

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