THE ROLE OF ROLE-PLAY IN ENHANCING EFL WRITING DEVELOPMENT

Аннотация:

This study explores the impact of role-play activities on developing writing skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners. While role-play is traditionally associated with speaking practice, its influence on writing skills remains underexplored. The study examines how engaging in role-play enhances learners’ creativity, idea organization, and written expression. A mixed-methods approach, incorporating pre- and post-tests, surveys, and classroom observations, was employed to assess the effectiveness of role-play-based writing instruction. The findings indicate that students who participated in role-play activities demonstrated improved narrative coherence, richer vocabulary usage, and greater engagement in writing tasks. Moreover, role-play fosters a deeper connection between spoken and written discourse, enabling learners to internalize structures and vocabulary before applying them in writing. The study concludes that incorporating role-play into EFL writing instruction can be a valuable pedagogical strategy to enhance both fluency and accuracy in written production.