- Alan Maley, teacher, trainer, founder of The C Group, and author of -Charlyn Wessels Dyers, author of in the Oxford Resource Series for Teachers is an English language textbook that teaches spoken communication skills through the performance of an engaging and compelling one-act play. Whether it's reader's theater, an in-class performance, or a full production, putting on a play is the ultimate group project. And drama is a powerful tool for learning spoken communication skills! Students take on acting skills like using body language, gesture, intonation, and other non-verbal cues to communicate better. They are exposed to natural language in a realistic setting. And they are motivated and engaged! A range of activities prepare students to perform as they practice language skills: Your students will look forward to class with this innovative resource that utilizes drama in language teaching! The play's the thing!