USING ROLE-PLAY ACTIVITIES TO MOTIVATE STUDENTS TO SPEAK ENGLISH
Keywords:
Role-play, motivation, speaking skills, English language teaching, communicative competence, student engagement, interactive learningAbstract
This article explores the effectiveness of role-play activities in motivating students to speak English in the classroom. Speaking is often considered one of the most challenging skills for language learners due to fear of making mistakes, lack of confidence, and limited vocabulary. Role-play, as an interactive and student-centered teaching method, provides a supportive environment where learners can practice real-life communication. The paper discusses the benefits of role-play, different types of role-play activities, and practical strategies for implementing them in English language teaching. It also highlights how role-play enhances students’ motivation, fluency, creativity, and communicative competence.
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