English with Drama: Speak with Confidence
Overcome the fear of speaking. Build fluency through improvisation, role-play, and performance in a fun, supportive environment.
Find Your Voice Through Drama
English with Drama combines 21 English lessons each morning with 4 drama workshop sessions every afternoon — totalling 25 lessons (18.75 hours) per week. You'll build confidence speaking English naturally while developing performance skills.
Many learners freeze when they have to speak. Through improvisation, role-play, and group performance, you'll build the confidence to express yourself naturally and spontaneously — skills that transfer directly to real conversations.
Course Includes
Drama workshop at Loxdale English Centre
Skills You'll Develop
Gain valuable language and performance skills that build real confidence in speaking.
English Skills
Spontaneous Speaking
Build fluency through improvisation exercises that train you to think in English
Pronunciation & Intonation
Master stress patterns, rhythm, and expression through voice exercises
Vocabulary in Context
Learn vocabulary and idioms through exploring characters and situations
Collaborative English
Develop fluency through group rehearsals, feedback, and ensemble work
Performance Skills
Improvisation
Thinking on your feet in English — accepting, blocking, and hot seating techniques
Role-play Scenarios
Practice real-world communication through naturalistic scenes
Script & Monologue Work
Develop reading fluency and character expression through text work
Body Language
Master gesture, movement, and non-verbal communication
Stage Presence
Build confidence speaking to an audience and engaging listeners
A Typical Week
Morning English lessons combined with afternoon drama workshops
The English with Drama Syllabus
Combine our highly popular General English programme with an exciting creative course covering theoretical and practical approaches to drama and theatre.
Morning English
21 lessons per week
Each morning, you study English on our General English programme. This is a lively course helping you communicate confidently in everyday English.
Focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing with vocabulary, grammar, and idioms.
Drama Workshops
4 sessions + rehearsals
The drama section runs over 2–3 afternoons each week with workshops, rehearsals, and performance work leading to the Barn Theatre.
Develop self-confidence, imagination, and creativity with our experienced drama teacher.
Two Core Units
Exploring and Developing an Actor's Skills
Build fundamental performance techniques including voice projection, physical expression, and stage presence.
Text Work – from Page to Stage
Work on scripts leading to performance in the Barn Theatre. Play selection depends on class size to offer opportunities to all members.
Acting Styles You'll Explore
From physical theatre to naturalistic scenes, you'll experience a range of performance techniques
Physical Theatre
Creating non-naturalistic improvised work using techniques such as tableaux and Expressionism.
Commedia Dell'arte
Practical exploration of stock characters and physical comedy skills from the Italian tradition.
Improvisation
Techniques including Accepting, Blocking, Thought Tracking, and Hot Seating to think on your feet.
Naturalistic Scenes
Developing three-dimensional characters for realistic, emotionally authentic scenes using the Mike Leigh method.
Morning General English
Each morning, you study on our General English programme, focusing on all four skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This provides the linguistic foundation for your drama sessions.
Afternoon Drama Workshops
Specialist drama sessions covering both theoretical and practical approaches, from improvisation exercises to full script work leading to performance.
Barn Theatre Performance
Work towards a live performance at Southwick Community Centre's Barn Theatre — a professional venue where you'll showcase your progress.
Expert Drama Teacher
Lessons taught by an experienced drama teacher trained at The Central School of Speech and Drama in London, developing self-confidence, imagination, and creativity.
Please note: The drama lessons are not accredited by the British Council. However, the morning English lessons are fully accredited as part of our General English programme.
Why This Course Works
Drama-based learning builds confidence and fluency like no other method
No More Fear
A safe, supportive space to practise speaking — mistakes are part of the process, not something to worry about.
Learn by Doing
Forget grammar drills. Learn English by actively using it in scenes, stories, and performances.
Real Confidence
The speaking skills you build in the workshop transfer directly to real-world conversations, interviews, and presentations.
Expert Facilitators
Experienced drama facilitators who specialise in using theatre as a language learning tool.
From Shy Speaker to Confident Communicator
Watch your confidence grow week by week
Starting Out
"I'm nervous to speak in front of others"
Building Confidence
"I can improvise short scenes and contribute to group discussions"
Speaking Freely
"I can present confidently, tell stories, and hold conversations naturally"
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"The drama workshops changed everything for me. I went from being terrified of speaking English to performing in front of an audience. Now I use English at work every day without thinking about it."
Course Fees
Non-summer pricing applies 4 Jan – 6 Jun & 16 Aug – 20 Dec 2026
English with Drama
18.75 hours/week • B1–C1 level
Course Includes
Choose Your Accommodation
All homestays are within 30 minutes of Loxdale
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about English with Drama
Not at all! This course is designed for language learners, not trained actors. The drama techniques are used as tools for building speaking confidence — no previous experience needed.
Absolutely. Many students choose this course precisely because they're shy. The workshops start gently with pair exercises and small group activities, building gradually to larger performances. The atmosphere is always supportive and encouraging.
At the end of your course, your group will create and perform a short piece — typically a sketch, short play, or series of scenes. It's performed at the Barn Theatre for fellow students and staff. It's always a highlight!
Still have questions? We're here to help!
Email us at info@loxdale.comWhat Our Students Say
Real reviews from real students
"A perfect mixture of learning, exploring and socializing!"
"Excellent school! Teachers that really pushed me to improve my English and identify where I might need improvements. I spent a whole term there and made so many friends, improved my English immensely."
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