Enhancing English Speaking Skills Through Role-Playing Activities

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Developing English speaking skills is a fundamental goal of English language teaching, yet many secondary school students struggle with fluency, pronunciation, and confidence in oral communication. This study investigates the effectiveness of role-playing activities in enhancing English speaking skills among students. Role-playing is a learner-centered approach that simulates real-life situations, allowing students to practice dialogues, express opinions, and interact meaningfully in English. The research employs a quasi-experimental design involving [number] students from [school name], divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group participated in structured role-playing activities, including scenarios such as ordering food, making requests, job interviews, and daily conversations, while the control group received traditional instruction focused on grammar and vocabulary exercises. Data were collected through pre-tests and post-tests measuring speaking proficiency, as well as observation checklists and student self-assessment questionnaires to evaluate confidence and participation. The findings reveal that students in the experimental group demonstrated significant improvement in fluency, pronunciation, and overall communicative competence compared to the control group. Moreover, role-playing activities increased students’ motivation, engagement, and willingness to communicate in English. The study highlights the importance of integrating interactive and experiential learning strategies in the language classroom, emphasizing that meaningful practice in context promotes both skill development and learner confidence. The results suggest that role-playing can be a practical and effective pedagogical tool for enhancing English speaking skills, offering insights for teachers seeking innovative methods to foster communicative competence in secondary education.