Les Garçons - French Theatre Visits Hampton Academy
Last week, 110 students from Years 11 and 10s along with our Year 9 dual linguists came to the French Theatre.
The play was performed entirely in — sometimes very fast — French. The actors used gestures, props, costumes and the drama itself to help the students understand. Some were directly involved in the action and had to pass messages in French between the characters! The play was very funny and the students enjoyed it a great deal. It was impressive to hear the laughter from the audience; proof of the fact that they were understanding the play. This is one of the best ways of motivating our students learning in languages. It is funny, immediate and has a lasting impact. Mr. C. Ovendon What the Year 9 critics said: ‘[...] the fact that they used actions to try and clear up what they were saying was really good and helpful´ Jordan S.‘I thought it was HILARIOUS´ Ruth M.‘It was funny, understandable, amusing, quick, interesting and entertaining´ Jack P.‘[...] another good thing was that they had participation so they let the audience practice their French as well´ Scott W.   |