The Impact of Role-Playing Exercises on Conversational English Proficiency among University Students: A Study in Linguistic Confidence and Fluency Enhancement

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  • Camila Alvarez Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62583/rseltl.v2i2.39

Keywords:

role-playing, English language proficiency, conversational fluency, educational strategies, university students

Abstract

The research seeks to determine the effects of role-playing exercises on improved conversational English proficiency among university students. It is designed as a comprehensive research design, where data is captured using questionnaires designed to measure different factors related to language fluency before and after having taken part in the exercise. Selection into the study was among participants from many college backgrounds that used real-life simulation situations as a way to enhance skills in communication, vocabulary, and linguistic competence. Ethical consideration during this research was done through informed consent, whereby it was noted and observed, and respect for confidentiality, which was not compromised throughout the research process. The analysis of the data showed that 80% of students who had a fluency of speech/clarity and fluency of speech, vocabulary, and confidence had significant differences and changes to the statistic before the test. This study's findings emanate as more evidence about the effectiveness of role-plays as dynamic and interactive teaching tools that contribute to great benefits in proficiency and confidence in the English language among university students.

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Published

17.03.2024

How to Cite

Alvarez, C. (2024). The Impact of Role-Playing Exercises on Conversational English Proficiency among University Students: A Study in Linguistic Confidence and Fluency Enhancement. Research Studies in English Language Teaching and Learning, 2(2), 66–74. https://doi.org/10.62583/rseltl.v2i2.39

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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Issue 2

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Copyright (c) 2024 Camila Alvarez

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