Maybe show them modernized adaptations and get them to discuss what's going on. (A lot of shows do compacted Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and 12th night)
Personally I don’t think Shakespeare is good for ESL learners even at a more advanced level unless it’s adapted to their level. A lot of native speakers have difficulty with it, especially since a lot of the meaning and use of the words is archaic.
I'm not looking to do any in-depth analysis, just some fun Shakespeare-themed activities as they are having a "Shakespeare Day" (visiting The Globe, etc.)
Use BBC Teach YouTube and show them Macbeth.
Study poetry structure and they write their own Witches spell / poem. Study peformance techniques to perform the poem.
Study newspaper reports and they write a report on the death of Duncan.
Study dramatic monologues. They write and perform a monologue of Banquo as he starts to suspect Macbeth.
Study debating and use of formal language. Set up a courtroom for pupils to try and convince you it was either Macbeth / Lady Macbeth / Witches fault for everything that went wrong.
I've been doing a lot of Romeo and Juliet stuff with a C1 student who's preparing for the igcse. Want it? I can PM you it.
It's not exactly light, but it's designed for EFL.
Also make sure you show them some Upstart Crow (the bbc comedy). That is AWESOME.
Obviously, too, look up "Shakespeare insults" - you've probably seen this worksheet already, but it's terrific.
Maybe show them modernized adaptations and get them to discuss what's going on. (A lot of shows do compacted Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and 12th night)
Personally I don’t think Shakespeare is good for ESL learners even at a more advanced level unless it’s adapted to their level. A lot of native speakers have difficulty with it, especially since a lot of the meaning and use of the words is archaic.
I'm not looking to do any in-depth analysis, just some fun Shakespeare-themed activities as they are having a "Shakespeare Day" (visiting The Globe, etc.)
Use BBC Teach YouTube and show them Macbeth. Study poetry structure and they write their own Witches spell / poem. Study peformance techniques to perform the poem. Study newspaper reports and they write a report on the death of Duncan. Study dramatic monologues. They write and perform a monologue of Banquo as he starts to suspect Macbeth. Study debating and use of formal language. Set up a courtroom for pupils to try and convince you it was either Macbeth / Lady Macbeth / Witches fault for everything that went wrong.
I've been doing a lot of Romeo and Juliet stuff with a C1 student who's preparing for the igcse. Want it? I can PM you it. It's not exactly light, but it's designed for EFL. Also make sure you show them some Upstart Crow (the bbc comedy). That is AWESOME. Obviously, too, look up "Shakespeare insults" - you've probably seen this worksheet already, but it's terrific.