What is a Role-play?

What is a Role-play?

Role-play is an activity where one would be given a role to play. Role play is any speaking activity where you either put yourself into somebody else shoes or you may stay in your own shoes but put yourself into an imaginary situation. In these speaking activities, the student can assume the role of any one such as managers, chef, officers etc. and experience the joy of learning by involving in the character chosen by him or her.

Greetings:

·         Hi, how are you?

·         Hello! What a surprise!

·         Hello! It‘s nice meeting you again

·         How are things with you?

Enquiring/making request for help/seeking directions:

·         Excuse me, could you help me please?

·         Is there a medical store close by?

·         Could I ask you a favour?

Complaining

·         I regret to bring to your notice that some of the items supplied by you are of poor quality.

·         I‘m sorry to say this, but you are playing a loud music.

·         I have a complaint to make.

Offering suggestions, to advise or to persuade:

·         Stop using polythene bags immediately.

·         I suggest you repeat these expressions twice each.

·         Let‘s repeat these expressions for practice.

Make apologies and respond to apologies:

·         I must apologize for…..

·         I‘m terribly sorry about…..

Introduce yourself….

·         Good morning/hello! /hi! my name is/ I‘m ……..

·         I‘ve just joined ……

·         I‘m from …….

. Dos and Donts of ROLE play

DO’S:

1.     Understand and analyze the situation.

2.     Identify your role and act accordingly.

3.     Frame your sentences, questions and answers properly.

4.     Be as natural as possible. Be yourself.

DON’TS:

1.     Be in a hurry to say something.

2.     Keep yourself detached from the given role.

3.     Speak unchecked.

4.     Put on an accent or look animated.

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