Role Play Pack
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Las conversaciones reales no siempre siguen un guion. A veces necesitas pedir información, explicar lo que ocurre, hacer una pregunta, reaccionar ante una respuesta o buscar una solución.
En esta actividad encontrarás diferentes situaciones inspiradas en interacciones cotidianas en las que tendrás que asumir un rol y alcanzar un objetivo comunicativo.
Cada situación te propone un contexto y un pequeño desafío para que practiques el inglés de una manera más cercana a una conversación real. La idea es responder a lo que ocurre y mantener la interacción, no simplemente repetir frases preparadas.
Antes de comenzar, lee el contexto y tu objetivo. Después, intenta mantener la conversación utilizando tus propios recursos lingüísticos y adaptándote a lo que sucede.
A1+ — Everyday Situations
ROLE PLAY 01 — Ordering at a Café
Situation
You are at a café and want to order something to eat and drink.
Student A — Customer
You want to:
- Order a drink.
- Order something to eat.
- Ask about the price.
- Ask for something to be changed.
Student B — Server
Take the order and answer the customer’s questions.
Useful language
I’d like…
Can I have…?
How much is…?
Can I get it without…?
Challenge
Try to order something that isn’t exactly what you see on the menu.
ROLE PLAY 02 — Meeting Someone New
Situation
You are meeting someone for the first time at a social event.
Student A
Introduce yourself and talk about:
- Where you live
- What you do
- Your interests
- What you usually do in your free time
Student B
Ask questions and find two things you have in common.
Challenge
Don’t just answer the questions. Ask one question back each time.
A2 — Everyday Problems
ROLE PLAY 01 — Hotel Check-In
Situation
You have arrived at your hotel, but there is a small problem with your reservation.
Student A — Guest
You want to:
- Check in.
- Confirm your room.
- Ask about breakfast.
- Explain that there is a problem with your reservation.
Student B — Receptionist
Help the guest and find a solution.
Challenge
Ask at least three questions before you finish the conversation.
ROLE PLAY 02 — Making Plans
Situation
You and a friend want to make plans for the weekend, but you don’t agree on what to do.
Student A
You want to:
- Suggest an activity.
- Explain why you like the idea.
- Respond to your friend’s suggestion.
- Find a compromise.
Student B
Do the same, but have a different preference.
Challenge
Finish the conversation with a plan you both agree on.
B1 — Solve the Situation
ROLE PLAY 01 — The Wrong Order
Situation
You ordered something online, but the wrong product arrived.
Student A — Customer
Explain:
- What you ordered.
- What arrived.
- Why it is a problem.
- What solution you want.
Student B — Customer Service Representative
Ask questions, apologize appropriately, and offer a solution.
Challenge
The first solution doesn’t work for the customer. Find another solution together.
ROLE PLAY 02 — A First Meeting at Work
Situation
You are meeting a new colleague for the first time.
Student A
Talk about:
- Your role
- What you are currently working on
- Your previous experience
- Something you enjoy about your work
Student B
Ask questions and find out how you could potentially work together.
Challenge
Find one professional topic you have in common and develop the conversation for at least two minutes.
B2 — Discuss & Negotiate
ROLE PLAY 01 — The Difficult Decision
Situation
You and another person are planning a group trip. You have a limited budget, but everyone wants something different.
Possible options:
Option A: Cheap accommodation + more activities
Option B: Expensive accommodation + fewer activities
Option C: Stay closer to the city center + reduce the travel budget
Your task:
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages and reach a decision together.
Challenge
You cannot simply choose your favorite option. You must respond to the other person’s arguments before making your decision.
ROLE PLAY 02 — Workplace Change
Situation
Your company wants to change its working schedule.
Student A — Employee
You prefer the current schedule and have concerns about the change.
Student B — Manager
You believe the new schedule could benefit the company.
Discuss:
- Advantages
- Problems
- Possible compromises
- A final solution
Challenge
Reach a solution that both people can accept, even if neither gets exactly what they wanted.
C1 — Complex Interaction
ROLE PLAY 01 — The Ethical Decision
Situation
A company has discovered that one of its products has a problem.
The problem is unlikely to cause serious harm, but fixing it will be expensive.
Student A — Company Director
You are concerned about the financial consequences.
Student B — Ethics / Communications Advisor
You believe the company should be transparent with customers.
Discuss:
- The possible consequences of each decision.
- The company’s responsibilities.
- Public trust.
- Financial impact.
- Long-term consequences.
Challenge
Defend your position, respond to objections, and be willing to modify your position if the other person’s argument is convincing.
ROLE PLAY 02 — The Future of Work
Situation
A company is deciding whether employees should work:
A. Fully remotely
B. Fully in the office
C. In a hybrid model
Discuss:
- Productivity
- Communication
- Employee well-being
- Company culture
- Flexibility
- Long-term sustainability
Challenge
Don’t try to “win” the discussion. Your goal is to reach the most convincing solution based on the arguments presented.