Talk about a language lesson you enjoyed
One language lesson that I thoroughly enjoyed took place during my first year at university, when I was attending an English communication class. Normally, our lessons were structured around grammar drills, vocabulary lists, and reading passages. However, on this particular day, our teacher decided to do something entirely different. Instead of following the textbook, she introduced a role-play activity, which turned out to be both entertaining and educational.
The theme of the role-play was “traveling abroad.” Each student was given a situation card, such as booking a hotel, asking for directions, or ordering food in a restaurant. My role was that of a tourist who had just lost his luggage at the airport, and I had to negotiate with an airline representative, played by one of my classmates. At first, I was nervous because I was not used to improvising in English without memorizing sentences. But once the activity began, the atmosphere became lively, and we all started laughing at each other’s creative attempts.
What I loved most about this lesson was how practical it felt. Instead of passively memorizing vocabulary, we were using the language in real-life scenarios. I remember learning phrases like “Could you please file a complaint?” and “I’d appreciate it if you could…” which sounded much more natural than the rigid sentences I had previously memorized. The teacher also walked around, giving us feedback on our pronunciation and intonation, which made the experience both fun and constructive.
Another reason this lesson stood out was the sense of collaboration. My classmates and I were supporting each other, correcting small mistakes, and even adding humorous twists to our dialogues. For example, one student pretended to be a very grumpy airline worker, which made the whole class burst into laughter. This light-hearted environment made me realize that language learning doesn’t always have to be serious; it can also be playful and creative.
By the end of the lesson, I not only gained useful expressions for daily communication but also felt a boost in my confidence to speak spontaneously. I left the classroom with the conviction that the best way to master a language is to actually use it, even if it means making mistakes along the way. That particular class remains memorable because it transformed my perspective from seeing English as a subject to be studied, to seeing it as a tool for genuine communication.
📝 Vocabulary & Phrases
- Role-play – an activity where people act out real-life situations to practice skills.
- Improvising – speaking or acting without preparation.
- Atmosphere became lively – the environment turned active, energetic, and fun.
- Real-life scenarios – situations that happen in everyday life.
- Rigid sentences – overly fixed or unnatural expressions.
- Constructive feedback – helpful advice aimed at improvement.
- Light-hearted environment – relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.
- Burst into laughter – suddenly start laughing.
- Spontaneously – naturally, without planning in advance.
- Conviction – a strong belief or opinion.