IMPROVING ESP STUDENTS’ SPEAKING ABILITY THROUGH ROLE-PLAY ACTIVITIES (In an example of teaching English to Law University students)

Abstract

Making the students able to converse in the target language is one of the key objectives of teaching English as a foreign language. Students need to speak English proficiently to communicate effectively. Students that struggle to communicate in English will find it challenging to express themselves during class activities. In this case, role-play is an effective way of improving speaking skill of Law University students. Students get the chance to demonstrate proper language functions in the roles and situations they are assigned through role-play. The outcomes of the research demonstrated that the role-play has a big impact on how well students talk.