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
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Time
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Day 1Monday
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Day 2Tuesday
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Day 3Wednesday
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Day 4Thursday
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Day 5Friday
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09:00–10:30
Morning Core
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English Lessons
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English Lessons
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English Lessons
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English Lessons
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Lecture (Intermediate or pre-intermediate level students have lessons instead)
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10:30–11:00
Break
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☕ Break
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11:00–12:30
Morning Core
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English Lessons
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Britain Today Lessons
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Applied English Lessons
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Applied English Lessons
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English Lessons
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12:30
Lunch
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Lunch
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13:30–15:00
Afternoon
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13:30–14:15: Weekly Talk; then 14:15–15:15: Drama rehearsals, self-study or private tutorials
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13:30–15:00: Self-Study Support (A teacher is in the Self-Study room to help you); 14:30: Sports & Social Activities
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Drama lessons
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Drama lessons
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Free afternoon (Can use the Self Study Room, common rooms, garden or sports hall)
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Important Notes
- The School is open until 17:00. Students can stay at school to use the garden, sports hall, library, self-study room or classrooms to continue their studies or just to socialise with their friends.
- There is a full social programme to take part in.
- Adult students are aged between 16 and 80 years.
- The maximum English class size is 14 and the maximum Drama class size is 16.
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 sometimes leading to a show at the Barn Theatre.
Lessons are taught by an experienced drama teacher, developing self-confidence, imagination, individual expression and creativity.
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 a live performance. 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.
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.
Live Performance
Sometimes we are lucky enough to be able to use the Barn Theatre for your live performance. The Barn Theatre is located on the Loxdale campus and provides a wonderful intimate setting for end-of-course shows.
Expert Drama Teacher
Lessons are taught by an experienced drama teacher, developing self-confidence, imagination, individual expression and creativity.
Please note: The British Council doesn't inspect drama classes. However, your 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 Drama Teacher
Lessons are taught by an experienced drama teacher, developing self-confidence, imagination, individual expression and creativity.
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 most courses, your group will create and perform a short piece — typically a sketch, short play, or series of scenes. It is sometimes performed at Loxdale and sometimes at the Barn Theatre. It's always a highlight and a wonderful way to celebrate your progress!
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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