ROLE PLAYS AS METHOD OF DEVELOPING SPEAKING SKILLS IN TEACHING ENGLISH

Abstract

The article deals with the issue of using role plays to improve speaking skills of students learning a foreign language. Role play is an effective tool that can be applied at every stage of learning. Methodological ground of the role play necessity for students’ motivation is outlined.

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• Published: November 29, 2013.

Keywords

• ролевая игра
• симуляция
• стратегии
• навыки говорения
• коммуникативный подход
• структура
• role plays
• simulation
• strategies
• abilities and skills
• communicative approach

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