THE IMPACT OF ROLE PLAY TECHNIQUE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORAL SPEECH IN FRENCH LANGUAGE LEARNING
Keywords:
Role-play, task-based learning, French language, oral speech, speaking skills, beginner learners, experimental study.Abstract
This study investigates the effect of the role-play technique on the development of oral speech in French language learning among beginner-level students. Using a task-based instructional approach, students participated in structured role-play activities designed to enhance their speaking skills. A pre-test and post-test were administered to evaluate the learners’ progress in oral proficiency. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ fluency, vocabulary usage, and confidence after the implementation of role-plays. These findings support the integration of interactive, communicative methods in beginner-level foreign language instruction.
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