Dramatic Intelligence: Combining AI and Drama for Business English Learners
Katarzyna Kowalczyk
Summary
This workshop explores how drama, coupled with strategic memorization, enhances Business English proficiency, particularly in high-stakes professional contexts like the EU Parliament or UN. We'll demonstrate using contemporary play texts to internalize functional language and boost confidence. Participants will learn to identify relevant scenarios, prepare pronunciation drills, and guide students through memorization stages, focusing on contextual relevance and pragmatic competence. This approach improves all four language skills (LSRW) by fostering natural fluency and allowing learners to focus on communication rather than constant translation, preparing them to "act" with high linguistic competency on the global stage.
Biodata
Katarzyna Kowalczyk is an experienced English language trainer. A speaker at IATEFL Edinburgh 2025 on "Drama in the Boardroom: Functional Business English Meets Modern English Plays", she specializes in incorporating drama and memorization for Business English learners. Her expertise includes course design, cross-cultural communication, and enhancing pronunciation for professional contexts.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Workshop
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Adult
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Drama, Art, Literature and Culture in Language Education
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Sunday, 2025-09-21, 11:40 - 12:40
Place: 109/Lab