Introduction to ESL Storytelling

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Storytelling can be a wonderful tool in teaching English (or any language). I often tell tales to those learning English, both in the U.S. and abroad. Here are a few ideas I’ve used in my work. For general hints on how to tell tales, see The Basics, and other topics in Telling Tips for more storytelling materials, also see links for some more leads.
Warm-ups: Riddles, sayings, and short pieces to practice
Finding Stories: Help in choosing the best tales for TESOL
Tales to Try: A selection of short tales useful in the TESOL classroom