Role Play In Learning English Language Essay

Abstract
The function of any language is to communicate, and it can be easily understood that in our daily life most of the communication is oral. To communicate effectively it becomes necessary to have good speaking skills. The present study is an experiment on using Role-Play technique to develop the speaking skills of students.
Key Words- Speaking, Language Function, Role-Play
Introduction
As English becomes Lingua-Franca, it becomes necessary for almost all kinds of people from all the fields, if not necessary, doubtlessly it can be said that learning English can prove beneficial to them. English opened the windows for Business, Medical, Education, Knowledge, Society, Research and what not.
If international relationship is taken into

Also explain that role play includes a particular communicative task, for example negotiating a purchase, solving a problem, making a reservation, getting information; at particular place, for instance at railway station, at hospital, at school etc. Byrne (1986) gave comments that role-play is a part of drama activity. He explains that there are three terms to cover the drama activities such as: mime, simulation and role play.
Importance of Role-Play
For the teachers and students role play was considered important in language learning and teaching for many years. Rogers and Evans (2008) mentions three aspects which shows the value to role play. First, role play provides situations in which learners practice their language as well as the social skills to communicate with other participants. On the other hand, it gives them freedom to use their imagination and creativity in dialogue writing and playing the role. And the third and very important, the activity motivates the learners and reinforces the language learning.
Tobn and Lendrum (1995) says even though students were asked to talk directly assuming the assigned roles, the activity gives them more room for creativity and innovations in dialogue writing and playing the roles. They add that the activity gives them room to perceive, understand and respond as the character of the