IALLTEACH (Issues In Applied Linguistics & Language Teaching)
Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025): Issues in Applied Linguistics and Language Teaching

Classroom Action Research: Improving Students Speaking Skills Through Role Play Technique

Andien, Andien Aisyah Putri (Unknown)
Leil Badrah Zaki (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study investigates the effectiveness of role play in improving students’ speaking skills and explores the challenges and strategies associated with its implementation. Employing Classroom Action Research (CAR) as the methodology, the study involved 19 students over three weeks, incorporating pre-tests, role play activities, and post-tests. The results revealed significant improvements in students’ speaking abilities, with the average score rising from 27.2 to 42. Pronunciation, fluency, and comprehension improved from the “poor” to “fair” category, while vocabulary and grammar showed progress but remained “poor.” The role play activities, based on realistic scenarios, enhanced students’ confidence and interactive communication skills. Data from rubrics, observations, and questionnaires supported these findings, confirming the technique’s effectiveness. However, the study highlights the need for additional strategies to address persistent weaknesses in vocabulary and grammar. These findings contribute to practical teaching methods, offering insights into integrating role play to foster more effective communication in diverse educational settings.

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iallteach

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Humanities Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

The language, be it verbal or non-verbal, has been the primary medium of human interactions to take place. However, there still seems to be a little attempt for a thorough investigations in understanding problematic issues that may emerge because of the language. Issues in Applied Linguistics & ...