Thealingua® is a method for teaching and learning foreign languages through theatre. Since 2010, it has combined education, theatre practice, body work, improvisation and collective creation.
The method can be used both for learning a target language and in multilingual and intercultural contexts. No previous theatre experience is required.
Two training formats to discover the method, experience its tools and integrate them into your own teaching practice.
Upcoming training sessions
Discover the next Thealingua® training sessions in Germany and France.
Thealingua® training programmes
Two formats, one shared educational approach: choose the programme that best matches your objectives and the level of support you need.
Introduction to the Thealingua® Method – Become a Thealinguist!
A comprehensive training programme to discover the Thealingua® method, experience its tools and learn how to develop your own theatre-based language-learning projects.
Programme
- Core principles of education, language teaching and theatre practice.
- Introduction to the Thealingua® method and its educational tools.
- Practical exercises involving acting techniques, body work and improvisation.
- Practical facilitation of exercises, workshops and learning sessions.
- Working with instructions, space and educational objectives.
- Case studies exploring the strengths, limits and role of theatre education in language learning.
- Exchange, reflection and conceptual work around becoming a Thealinguist.
- Development of a personal project with follow-up support.
This programme is particularly suited to participants who want to fully integrate the Thealingua® method into their professional practice, develop their own projects and join the Thealingua® network.
Introduction to the Thealingua® Kit
A shorter programme designed particularly for language teachers who want to introduce theatre-based tools into their teaching practice.
Objectives
- Discover the foundations of the Thealingua® Kit.
- Develop a deeper understanding of the principles behind the method.
- Experience practical exercises combining theatre and language learning.
- Use the body, play and group dynamics to encourage spoken expression.
- Adapt the tools to your own classes, participants and educational objectives.
If you would like personalised support to develop a complete Thealingua® project, we recommend the 5-day “Become a Thealinguist!” programme.
Who is the training for?
- Theatre educators looking for new methods.
- Foreign-language and FLE teachers wishing to develop their teaching practice.
- Education professionals interested in discovering new pedagogical approaches.
- Actors wishing to develop their educational, theatrical and language-related practice.
Training languages
Training sessions are generally delivered in both French and German. Participants do not need to speak both languages. English translation can be provided when necessary.
Fees & funding
“Become a Thealinguist!” training programme
Germany
Early Booking fee: €980
for registrations completed by 31 December 2026.
From 1 January 2027, the standard fee of €1,200 applies.
France
Training provided within the Qualiopi framework.
Please contact us to discuss possible funding or financial support depending on your situation.
The fee includes
The in-person training, post-training support and lunch during the in-person training days.
Travel, accommodation and evening meals remain the responsibility of participants, unless covered by a specific funding scheme.
“Introduction to the Thealingua® Kit” training
Current fee in Germany: €720.
The fee includes the training sessions and lunch during the in-person training days.
Travel, accommodation and evening meals remain the responsibility of participants.
Erasmus+ and other funding opportunities
Funding may be available through Erasmus+ when the training forms part of an individual professional learning mobility abroad.
We recommend contacting the international relations department of your school, institution or organisation to explore available funding opportunities.
Payment in instalments may also be possible. Please contact us to discuss your situation.
Our Trainers
An experienced team combining expertise in language learning, theatre education and collective creation.
Damien Poinsard
Co-founder of Thealingua® with over 30 years of experience in theatre, education and training.
Katharina Hagemann
She works on Thealingua® projects and has co-led training programmes in the method since 2019.
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