Using role-playing in the classroom to aid English conversation
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https://doi.org/10.62583/rseltl.v2i5.58Keywords:
Role-playing, English conversation, language fluency, communication skills, experiential learningAbstract
This paper investigates the effectiveness of role-playing exercises in enhancing English conversation skills among university students. The primary issue addressed is the challenge of improving English fluency and confidence in learners through engaging, practical methods. A mixed-methods methodology was adopted, with quantitative and qualitative analysis allowing the investigation into the effect of role-playing on or in relation to language proficiency. Participating were 34 university students from Bangladesh who completed questionnaires on their performance in language skills prior to and following role-playing sessions. The findings indicated positive linkages between role-playing and fluency, confidence, and communicative competence, although the latter regarding vocabulary was less pronounced. As a matter of fact, the research indicates that role-play is one of the effective pedagogies in language learning, enabling students to participate in non-threatening activities about the practical use of their accrued language ability.
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