Robyn Stewart

Robyn Stewart is a teacher, teacher trainer and life-long learner based in Istanbul. She holds a bachelor's degree in Drama and a master's in Intercultural Communication from New York University, along with Cambridge CELTA and DELTA, and is currently pursuing a second master's in TESOL at the University of Nottingham. Robyn has worked with teachers in Thailand, Malaysia, Jordan, Turkey, the United States and Indonesia, where she served as an English Language Fellow for the 2017-2018 academic year. Robyn and team were the recipients of the British Council's award for Excellence in Teaching and Teacher Training in 2016. 

Abstract 

"Lights, camera… conversation!"

In this interactive session, discover how to harness the power of film and drama to promote fluency in your English classroom. This workshop explores how short film clips and dynamic role-plays can transform your classroom into a stage for authentic, confident communication. Participants will learn practical techniques for designing fluency-focused activities, adapting role-plays for different proficiency levels, motivating learners, and providing context-rich opportunities for meaningful speaking practice. Get ready to roll the cameras and let your learners take the lead.