Apart from the obvious enjoyment factor, involving children in storytelling activities on a regular basis can build up their confidence as learners of a foreign language. They find support in the familiarity of stories and begin to realise that they can follow what’s happening without necessarily having to understand every word.

Listening to stories develops children’s active listening skills as they search for key words or simply enjoy the sounds of the new language. Storytelling allows children exposure to more complex language taking their imagination and linguistic knowledge to a higher level.