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How to role-play a real-life situation
Define the goal, the other person's role and one possible complication.
Original practice material · Draft: editorial review pending
Try it step by step
- Decide what you need to achieve and who the other person is.
- Prepare an opening request and one useful clarification.
- Add a realistic complication and practise adapting your response.
Example to adapt
- You need to change a hotel booking, but the room type you wanted is unavailable.
Self-check
- Did I answer the actual question?
- Did I include a reason, detail or example where appropriate?
- What one thing will I try differently next time?
Practise your answer
Use the existing speaking practice tools, or type instead. This is practice feedback, not an IELTS band score.
up to 60 seconds practice.