Language Through Acting (LTA) is a dynamic method for second language and drama learning pioneered in NZ in 2006 by Olivia Sumich. LTA is a unique educational tool for people who enjoy drama and want to develop their second language skills in an interactive, encouraging environment!

Course Information

Beginners ITALIAN 6 week course: 7 - 8pm, Tuesdays, Nov 9th -  Dec 14th 2010

Improvers ITALIAN  6 week course: 8 - 9pm, Tuesdays, Nov 9th -  Dec 14th 2010

Beginners SPANISH  6 week course: 7 - 8pm, Thursdays, Nov 11th - Dec 16th 2010

Improvers SPANISH 6 week course: 8 - 9pm, Thursdays, Nov 11th - Dec 16th 2010

Course fees vary, please contact us for details and enrolment forms.
Venue: Wynnum-Manly.

LTA FAQ

What language experience / level do I need to be?
Beginner students can be absolute beginners or students who want to revise pronunciation and other building blocks of the language thoroughly.
Students with prior experience can enrol in the "Improvers/De-rust" classes. These classes focus on polishing intonation and pronunciation while progressing to students being "off paper" forcing them to recall and learn the language required in a variety of scenarios.
The best results are achieved when the student combines an LTA course with separate grammar and writing skills study. LTA will then help consolidate your pronunciation, intonation and listening skills - you will be surprised how much easier speaking is for you later on!

Do I need acting experience? Do I need to have talent?
No! You don't need experience or talent! But you do need to be willing to try and follow the directors directions. You don't have to perform in front of the class if you are really shy, but you have to be willing to stand up and act out the actions of the script with your group. Acting can make you nervous at first but after a while you forget that you were nervous to start off with! Just like starting a conversation in a new language!

Why use Acting and Script-reading?
Acting requires you to really connect with the intonation and meaning of the words you are saying. Using scripts introduces new vocabulary, revises common sentence structures and a range of verb tenses and grammatical points. Using scripts also means you can practice speaking without getting a headache from the effort to translate and explain your thoughts!

About tutor Olivia Sumich
Interested in exploring fresh pedagogic approaches to language learning, Olivia draws on her background in theatre to aid her on her quest to permeate her students with the 'taste and feel' of the language they are learning while also facilitating an environment where students feel supported to 'stick their necks out' and communicate aloud in the new language right from the start - in spite of the concerns every new learner has about making mistakes and 'not knowing'.

Student Feedback and Testimonials
"I had more fun on this course than on any other I have participated in"
"fantastic tutor and I would repeat the class before I travel to Italy in August"
"the teaching style was great - practical, relaxed, informal, easy and really fun and encouraging!"
"I would thoroughly recommend this course, especially if presented by Olivia"
"I was surprised at the end of the course how much I had actually absorbed"