Although we often think of storytelling as a hobby for children, Jeanne says it can be a useful language learning activity for adults as well. In any case, storytelling doesn’t just help “her” students develop English language skills. It means it’s a bonding activity for children, allowing them to communicate and acquire important language in an unconscious way. For Jeanne, stories are one of the most rewarding ways to teach children English. In this episode of the Pearson English Podcast, the group talks with author and educator Jeanne Perrette about creating stories. To engage young children in storytelling, start by reading a sentence aloud yourself. What kind of storytelling activities can you do with elementary school students? We’ll find out. They help you not only listen and read, but also speak and write by providing context, language, and structure. Repeat this process as many times as necessary until children have mastered the language. This way, they will interact with the story and the rest of the group, which will improve their communication and listening skills. When we think of storytelling, we often only think of reading the book aloud. Why not use character puppets or let the students act out the characters themselves? They will become more engrossed in the story and language. Involving them in language classes can help them feel more at ease in their environment. And when children feel comfortable, they are more willing to learn. Let’s look at how “they” perceive storytelling and how we can introduce it into the English classroom. Very young students may already be familiar with stories-they have heard them in kindergarten, at school, or at home with their parents.