19 December, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM EST
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Teaching Grammar Through Story
We don't use stories to teach grammar – we teach grammar to tell stories. But in language classrooms all over the world, grammar is presented as an end in itself – taught using dusty invented examples and gap-fills to be completed and instantly forgotten. In this practical session, we will drill down to the grammar that drives narrative, from urban legends to stories from the internet. You will take away story-based activities – particularly suitable for teenagers and adults – that make grammar stick.
About our featured guest:
Jamie Keddie is a renowned teacher trainer and storyteller who has inspired educators across more than 40 countries. He is the author of ‘Images’ and ‘Bringing Online Video into the Classroom’ (both with Oxford University Press) and Videotelling: YouTube Stories for the Classroom (LessonStream Books, 2017). Jamie is the founder of LessonStream, a community of teachers with a passion for using story to engage and connect with students. He is an affiliate trainer at the Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE) in the UK and a trustee of the Hands Up Project, a charity that connects children in challenging circumstances through stories.
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