Role Play

What is a role-play?

• A type of reading activity where you read a book

• A type of speaking activity where you act out a given situation

• A type of speaking where you express your opinion

• A type of listening activity where you develop language skills

What is an example of a role play exercise?

• Preparing for a career interview

• Taking a multiple-choice test

• Listening to a lecture

• Preparing for comprehension activities

What is a guideline for developing role playing exercises?

• Only some students in the group are allowed to participate

• The roles are assigned without any explanation

• Role cards give you the main instructions you must follow

• You can imagine any situation and perform it

How can role plays be effectively used in the classroom?

• To encourage you to practise mime

• To provide real-world scenarios to help you learn

• To limit your engagement

• To encourage individual critical observation

What is the key to be successful in a role-play?

• Not preparing yourself at all

• Expecting that your partners help you all the time

• Preparing the necessary language to be used within the context

• Avoiding any kind of support

How can realia and props enhance a role play?

• They have no impact on the role play

• They help you with your body language

• They distract the other groups from the activity

• They make the role play more engaging and realistic

How can role plays help students who will travel to an English-speaking country?

• By giving you a chance to rehearse your English in a safe environment

• By encouraging you to make mistakes

• By limiting the exposure to real-life situations

• By not providing any practice opportunities