The Use of Drama Techniques in Teaching Speaking Skills in ELT

Abstract

This work deals with the topic of using drama techniques when teaching the speaking skill to a group of lower-secondary learners of English as a foreign language. The work examines the relationship of drama activities to the development of speaking skill as well as affective factors associated with speaking such as anxiety, confidence and enjoyment of the lessons. It describes the wide range of drama techniques available, their potential advantages and drawbacks, and applies them practically via the methodology of action research.