language in action in canberra, australia!

Special thanks to Lena Britton, Language Faculty (French & EAL/D), French Network Leader, Campbell High School | Education Directorate | A.C.T. Government in Canberra, for bringing me to Canberra and presenting a series of linguistic masterclasses to students at Campbell High School and teachers from the French Teachers Network participating in a professional learning event.

My teaching methodology Language in Action™ offers several advantages for enhancing second language acquisition in the classroom through its unique blending of sequential art, improvisation, language meditation, and drama.

During the tour, I had a fantastic time engaging with a highly motivated class of students and a dynamic group of French teachers.

The French students at Campbell High School received my new language class with great enthusiasm!

I'm thrilled to head back to Canberra later this year as a presenter at the Modern Language Teachers Association of the A.C.T. annual conference!

Special thanks to Lena Britton, Language Faculty (French & EAL/D), French Network Leader, Campbell High School | Education Directorate | A.C.T. Government in Canberra for this stunning post masterclass presentation testimony!

I look forward to my next series of linguistic masterclasses for teachers and students in 2025!

AnimeGo!

A fantastic linguistic masterclass at the OzAsia Festival event, AnimeGO Japan Pop Culture Festival in Adelaide, South Australia on October 27!

The masterclass was an interactive session that delved into the use of language in context, image stereotypes, and representations in Japanese animation and Manga, and the genre's influence in European comic book literature, specifically la bande dessinée franco-belge, followed by excerpts of my new language class Language in Action™ presenting a character design and illustration workshop creating a character and exploring the role of language within the character's narrative.

Thanks to a beautiful audience participation, the lecturers, teachers, and students who joined the conversation and participated in the event creating stunning representations, and to AnimeGO in inviting me to present at the cultural festival!

I look forward to the next stages of my speaking tour for schools and language teaching associations in Victoria and Canberra!

Thanks to Mr Matt Bushell for this beautiful post-masterclass presentation!

Stuart can be booked to present a masterclass at your event from this website!

Lights, camera, japanese language in action!

My speaking tour across South Australia continues, and today was a highlight with a fantastic linguistics masterclass presented to Japanese students at Blackwood Primary School. The positive impact on their language learning was truly inspiring!

Today's masterclass about Japanese animation and Manga was an interactive session in which we discussed the use of language in context, image stereotypes, and representations, followed by a character design and illustration workshop in which the students were guided through the process of creating their characters, adding the target language to the comic strip, and understanding how language is used in the context of their characters' stories.

Linguistics plays a crucial role in language learning by providing insights into the structure, usage, and acquisition of languages. My innovative methodology, Language in Action™, uses sequential art, a form of storytelling using a sequence of images, to enhance second language acquisition. This approach contextualises learning, making it more engaging and memorable, and helps learners actively understand and retain new vocabulary and language structures.

Thanks to the Japanese language department at the Blackwood Primary School for booking me to present to a great group of students!

A beautiful post-presentation testimony!

Stuart A. Blair's Manga Workshop at Blackwood Primary School was exceptional. His deep knowledge of manga, its history, and culture, combined with his engaging and hands-on approach, made the session both educational and fun. The students not only learned how to draw manga but also gained a rich understanding of its cultural significance. Stuart's passion and interactive style made for an unforgettable experience that our students will cherish.

Matt Brown

Japanese Teacher

Blackwood Primary School 

Language in Action across age demographics!

The rollout of my new language class, Language in Action™, Stuart A Blair, continued in Adelaide, South Australia, presenting French and English language learners with an exciting, innovative methodology using sequential art as the communication medium.

Sequential art is used in language lessons to enhance second language acquisition by incorporating visual storytelling. This method helps contextualise language learning, making it more engaging and memorable.

Language in Action™ is not just a class; it's an interactive experience. Learners can actively understand and retain new vocabulary and language structures by combining images and words. This dynamic approach keeps students engaged and excited about their language journey.

A fun tool used in the masterclass is a View-Master. The View-Master is a vintage tool produced in 1962 that presents three-dimensional images. It has been a popular source for viewing images for learning and entertainment for decades. The medium was the generation's version of what today's generation knows as watching a TV show or film On Demand.

For younger learners, an age-related version of a View-Master is used.

The results of the Language in Action™ class have been stunning. Students across age demographics have been able to create a short story using the target language, showcasing the effectiveness of this innovative methodology.

Stuart can be booked directly from this website to present at your educational institution or event!

Guest Speaker at Firstival, A festival of firsts!

Thanks to the City of Marion Libraries in Adelaide, South Australia, for the invitation to speak at their festival event, Firstival, presenting excerpts of my thesis investigations of la bande dessinée franco-belge, specifically language, context, and stereotypes in period French and Belgian comic book literature and children's stories.

Stereotypes in comics can significantly impact global society by shaping perceptions and reinforcing cultural norms. My presentation included discussions on stereotypes, highlighting how comics reflect and influence societal views, potentially perpetuating stereotypes or challenging them to foster a more inclusive understanding of diverse cultures.

Special thanks to the Event Organiser, Jess Harris, for this beautiful post-presentation testimony!

I look forward to the next stage of my speaking tour in Canberra!