IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILL BY USING ROLE PLAYING GAMES AT HIGH SCHOOL EFL CLASSES
Keywords:
speaking skill, role playing games, high school, EFL classes, communicative competence, language learning, classroom activities, oral communication, learner motivation, teaching methodology.Abstract
Foreign language education, particularly English as a foreign language (EFL), has become increasingly important in modern high schools. In many countries, English proficiency is seen as a key to academic success and future career opportunities. One of the most persistent challenges teachers face is helping students develop their speaking skills. Communicative competence is often weak among learners who do not have an immersive environment or sufficient practice outside the classroom. Traditional teaching methods and rigid adherence to textbooks do not fully address the complexities of spoken language. Therefore, modern pedagogical strategies increasingly emphasize interactive and student-centered activities. Among such strategies, role playing games (RPGs) have emerged as an effective approach to stimulate students' verbal communication and engage them actively in language learning.
