Learning English with Games

Written By Kimberly Colburn

I was asked to be a guest speaker at a club for English language learners. True to the ethos of Protagonist Events, rather than a lecture we bagn with a conversation about games and storytelling, discussing the history of gaming from the first known board game (The Royal Game of Ur) through modern games that incorporate narrative storylines (video games, Pandemic Legacy, etc).

I had created a simple storytelling game with a deck of cards that contained elements of fairy tales in three categories: People & Animals, Places & Things, and Actions. While I had initial ideas about the rules, the group had amazing ideas for variations. We tried many variations, and I’m excited to use their ideas again.

All had a great time and did an amazing job of practicing their English language skills in a relaxed and fun environment.

Kimberly Colburn

Kimberly Colburn, CEO and Co-Founder

Kimberly is a skilled event manager, producer, administrator, and community builder.

She has managed digital, hybrid and in-person events for Soulpepper Theatre, the University of Toronto’s Robotics Institute, AGEWELL, the Canadian Robotics Council, South Coast Rep, LA Wine Fest, the Humana Festival, CanCOVID, and many more.

Trained as a theatre producer and story editor, she was the Literary Director of South Coast Rep, where she co-directed the Pacific Playwrights Festival and led the CrossRoads commissioning program. She has worked with companies including Los Angeles Opera, Denver Center Theatre Company, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Mixed Blood Theatre, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, Artists at Play, The Playwrights Center, the Eugene O’Neill Playwrights Conference, Musical Stage Company, and Native Voices at the Autry.

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