The Role of English Theater Performing Arts in Improving Children's Language Fluency and Communication Skills at School

Authors

  • Rossy Annisa Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
  • Siti Ismahani Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29240/ef.v8i1%20May.9983

Abstract

Abstract : This qualitative case study investigates how performing arts, namely English theater, can improve children's language proficiency and communication skills in an educational context. 37 individuals participated in the study as research respondents, using a qualitative technique. The findings show that theater arts significantly improve pupils' linguistic skills. Students gain enhanced language skills and confidence in their ability to express themselves and communicate with others via immersive theatrical activities. This study emphasizes how important it is to incorporate performing arts into school curricula in order to support pupils' overall language development.

Keyword: English theatre, performing arts, communication skills, teaching English

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Published

2024-05-31

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Annisa, R., & Ismahani, S. (2024). The Role of English Theater Performing Arts in Improving Children’s Language Fluency and Communication Skills at School. ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education, 8(1), 101–110. https://doi.org/10.29240/ef.v8i1 May.9983

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Vol. 8 No. 1 (2024): ENGLISH FRANCA : Academic Journal of English Language and Education provides scientific manuscripts of research results in the field of English Language and Education. This issue has been available online since 31th May 2024. All articles in this issue (19 original research articles) were authored/co-authored by 55 authors from 19 affiliations and 5 countries (Indonesia, Srilanka, India, Armenia, Iraq, and Malaysia)

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