Role Play with Key Vocabulary

Purpose: To practice key vocabulary in authentic conversation.

Materials: None.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Generate a list of vocabulary words to use in role play

Procedure: This activity can be done between tutor and student or with pairs of students.

1). Establish a situation, roles and function.

2) Share a list of words students should use during their role play.

3) Assign roles to students

4) Have students do the role play, encouraging them to use the target vocabulary in their dialog.

For example:

Situation, roles and function:  In a grocery store. Customer and Clerk, Asking for information

Target Words:  

Eggs, Cashier, Aisle 11, Dozen, Thank you, Excuse me, $4, Left, Right, Help, You’re welcome

Possible role play:

Student 1: Excuse me.

Student 2: How may I help you?

Student 1: Where are the eggs?

Student 2: They are in aisle 11.

Student 1: Thank you.