Dive into the world of meaningful stories. Develop creativity, imagination, self-expression, foreign language communication and verbal proficiency. Overcome speech barriers, shyness and fear of public speaking. Enjoy and promote a feeling of well-being and relaxation.
Stories create magic and a sense of wonder at the world. Stories teach us about life, ourselves, and others. Stories can make complex information more relatable, memorable, and engaging. Storytelling is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance students’ skill sets across various disciplines.
- Thanks to this course you will learn the simple techniques and gain enough practice to tell a story that will captivate your audience. You will be able to repeat this enjoyable experience with your students in your classroom, using the structure, strategies and tools from the course.
- The course is a good choice for teachers of all subjects who want to improve their fluency in English and implement the storytelling techniques in order to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and retention of information, making learning more meaningful and enjoyable in their classrooms.
- The course is a good choice for teachers of various subjects, administration staff, and school leaders who want to improve their vocabulary, grammar and fluency in English in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Katarzyna Baca
meet your trainer
- Unlock Innovative Teaching Excellence!
- Award-Winning Innovation: Our course is based on pedagogical innovation which has been honored with the prestigious European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA) by the European Commission.
- Inspired by Adrian Underhill: Dive into the captivating world of storytelling methodology, inspired by the visionary teachings of Adrian Underhill, renowned educator from Bell Cambridge. Explore how the power of storytelling can ignite curiosity, foster communication, connection, and deepen creativity and understanding in your students.
Choose a location and find out the course dates
14.06.2026 – 20.06.2026 CONFIRMED
Our courses in Portugal are run in collaboration with TEATRO METAPHORA – ASSOCIACAO DE AMIGOS DAS ARTES, OID E10136804
Join this course
2026: € 560 per person
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Learning Objectives:
- Improve Communication Skills: Storytelling helps develop strong verbal and written communication skills. Being able to convey ideas clearly and engagingly is crucial in any career.
- Develop Creativity and Innovation: Crafting stories encourages creative thinking. Students learn to approach problems from different angles, which is essential in fields like marketing, design, and technology.
- Foster Networking: Storytelling can help students connect with others. Sharing personal stories can create bonds and facilitate networking, which is critical in business and entrepreneurship.
- Develop Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Through storytelling, students can explore different perspectives and cultures. This fosters empathy, a critical skill in fields such as healthcare, education, and social work.
- Support Education and Lifelong Learning by making learning more engaging and accessible, helping to promote a love of learning in students.
- Boost Emotional Connection: Stories often evoke emotions, helping students connect personally with the material. This emotional engagement can lead to deeper understanding and retention of concepts.
- Develop Critical Thinking: Discussing the themes, characters, and morals of stories encourages students to think critically and articulate their opinions.
- Build Cultural Awareness: Stories often reflect cultural values and histories. Understanding these narratives prepares students for global citizenship in careers like international relations and global business.
- Improve Presentation Skills: Storytelling involves engaging an audience. Students who practice storytelling become more confident presenters, a skill that is valuable in almost every profession.
- Create a safe learning environment where students can develop their autonomy and active participation. Introduce elements that build community and trust between pupil and pupil, pupil – teacher.
- Use the school space creatively (Out-of-Classroom learning, Fresh Air Learning, and more).
The participants will be required to fill in a Needs Analysis before the course.
Minimum English level: B.1.
The participants will be able to explore and enjoy the landmarks of the area with our rich cultural programme and outdoor sessions.
Methodology & Assessment
The „Storytelling” course is designed to be an immersive and dynamic experience, integrating innovative methodologies to ensure participants actively engage with the content. The course spans a week, with participants delving into three stimulating sessions each day, each lasting 1.5 hours.
Here’s what you can expect:
Motivating and Entertaining Sessions:
Our goal is to make learning enjoyable! The sessions will be filled with motivation and entertainment, ensuring that you can easily apply what you’ve learned when you’re back in your schools.
Funny and Participative Methodology:
Say goodbye to dull lectures! We believe in learning through laughter and active participation. Our funny and participative approach will keep you engaged throughout the course.
Practical and Dynamic Nature:
This course is all about hands-on learning! We’ve crafted a practical and dynamic experience, giving you the confidence to apply new techniques and strategies.
Ongoing Support:
The learning doesn’t stop when the course ends! Join our forum and discussion groups to keep the exchange of good practices going. Use our evaluation tools to assess the impact of the course on your school.
ASSESSMENT
Evaluation Criteria:
Storytelling Technique: Mastery of storytelling techniques, including plot mapping, character development, and effective use of language.
Engagement: Ability to captivate the audience and maintain engagement throughout the storytelling process.
Creativity: Originality and creativity demonstrated in the selection and presentation of stories.
Adaptability: Capacity to adapt storytelling techniques to different age groups, subjects, or teaching contexts.
Connection with Curriculum: Integration of storytelling into the curriculum, demonstrating relevance to educational goals.
Evaluation Format:
Group storytelling sessions where teachers showcase their storytelling skills.
Peer Review: Peer evaluations where teachers provide constructive feedback on each other’s storytelling techniques.
Certification details
- Certificate of Attendance in line with Erasmus quality standards
- Europass Mobility Document
- Learning Agreement
Language: English
Target audience type:
- middle school teachers, secondary school teachers, adult education providers, VET teachers, head teachers, deputy heads, future head teachers, trainers, councilors, librarians, researchers, NGO workers, volunteers serving in the education sector.At least B.1 level of English acquired.
Learning time: 35 hours
Costs:
The 560 EUR fee covers the course tuition, issuing the required Erasmus+ documents, coffee breaks, and a guided tour.
We offer an optional cultural programme in order to provide you with opportunities to explore the wonders of the area. All the details including the destinations and the prices will be sent to the participants two months before the course starts.