A reverse role play is a role play in which the native speaker/ language teacher plays the role that the learner would usually have in everyday situations. For example, in a supermarket role play, the learner would play the cashier and the native speaker would play the customer. This turns a speech-led activity (the common role play) into a comprehension-led activity in which the learner receives an opportunity to hear natural speech for his/her everyday roles.
The following video is an example of a reverse role play in French with the native speaker playing the role of host, so that the learner can learn by example.
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