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Simple Role Play

Overview

Students act out everyday situations, which helps them use language more naturally and confidently.

Learning Objective
Students practise using language in real-life situations through role play.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Introduce a simple real-life situation, such as buying something in a shop or asking for help.
  2. 2 Explain the roles clearly, for example one student is the customer and the other is the shop assistant.
  3. 3 Put students into pairs and give them a few minutes to think about what they will say.
  4. 4 Encourage students to use simple, natural language rather than memorising long sentences.
  5. 5 Ask pairs to act out their role play while the rest of the class listens.
  6. 6 After each performance, give short feedback on what was clear and what could be improved.
  7. 7 Allow students to swap roles and try the situation again with more confidence.
  8. 8 Finish by discussing useful phrases that can be used in real life.

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Variations

  • Add a problem to solve.
  • Limit preparation time.
  • Use group performances.
More information

Teach: please, thank you, can I, I would like, help. Model a short dialogue.

Allow students to use notes or prompts.

Are students communicating meaning clearly and appropriately?

No materials needed.

Students may focus on memorising instead of interacting.

Role play builds confidence and prepares students for real communication.