Role-Play Activities

Students assume roles and interact in realistic scenarios for functional language practice.

Procedure

1. Distribute role cards with character background and objectives.
2. Pre-teach scenario-specific vocabulary if needed.
3. Give 5 minutes for character preparation.
4. Pairs perform the role-play simultaneously.
5. Debrief: discuss language used and alternative responses.

Scenario Types

• Service: restaurant complaints, hotel check-in problems, shop returns
• Professional: job interviews, business negotiations, customer support calls
• Social: party introductions, travel mishaps, neighbour disputes

Tips

• Simultaneous pair work first, then select volunteers for whole-class performance.
• Encourage improvisation within the scenario framework.
• Focus feedback on communication effectiveness, not accuracy.