USING ROLE-PLAYING GAMES TO DEVELOP ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
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Keywords: role-playing games, oral communication, foreign language learning, speaking skills, communicative competence, interactive learning, motivation, language pedagogyAbstract
Abstract: This article examines the role of role-playing games in enhancing oral
communication skills in foreign language learning. It highlights how interactive and
situational learning activities help learners improve fluency, accuracy, confidence, and
communicative competence. The study shows that role-playing games create realistic
communicative environments where students actively use language for meaningful
interaction. The findings indicate that such activities reduce anxiety, increase
motivation, and support spontaneous speech production. Overall, role-playing games
are identified as an effective pedagogical tool for developing oral communication skills
in foreign language education.
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