APPLYING ROLE-PLAYING GAMES IN EFL CLASSES TO THE CULTURE-ORIENTED LINGUISTICS APPROACH

Annotation: The focus of the article is on how the linguocultural approach is being used in EFL classes. The importance of the linguo-cultural approach in the development of students' intercultural communication skills and preparation is made clear. The role-playing approach, which has enormous educational and educational potential and is regarded as a model of interaction and communication, is given a lot of attention.The key findings from observing the students' role-play performances revealed that role-play as a teaching technique can boost speaking and communication skills, foster a supportive environment for active learning, encourage collaboration, enhance cultural understanding, enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as make learning more engaging and memorable. Consequently, role-play not only enhances language instruction but also cultivates positive behaviors, attitudes, and overall student engagement with learning beyond English.