Use of tales in ESL classroom

Use of tales is a superior way in initiating students in learning English. A tale of Deadulus and Icarus is a good example of introducing students to learn English in affecting way. However, it would not work if the use of language of the tales is very difficult and hard for students to understand. So, it promotes students anxiety and makes them unhappy to attempt any task in English classroom. Teacher plays an essential role to simplify and shorten the phrases or sentences that are hard to comprehend. So, it will suit every level of student’s proficiency. The text selection would be more selective and genuine such as magazine, newspaper or articles and it provides real time situation and the class would be more attentive. So much so, in introducing them with the tales, there are lots of activities that we can come out with such as arrange the plot of the story, do word puzzle, tongue twister or a role play. The class would be more interactive and lively.