ROLE PLAYING AS AN EFFECTIVE METHOD OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES TO ADULT STUDENTS

Abstract

The article discusses a problem of some effective methods of teaching foreign language to adults. The main focus of the article is role-playing. An example of the use of a role play in teaching Spanish to adult learners is given. The specifics of foreign language instruction for adults are described. As an example, the authors describe the method of role-playing using video materials and videos. The practical significance of the article lies in the fact that the approaches suggested by the authors to adult education can be used in the field of additional vocational education (teacher training or retraining). The authors conclude that role-playing is a successful method of learning to develop speaking and listening skills, and increases the motivation of adult students to learn a foreign language.