Speaking Activity:
Shipboard Organization Role-Play
Objective:
Students will practice speaking skills while using maritime vocabulary related to shipboard
organization.
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Work in pairs. One student is Charles, the other is Sophy.
Read the dialogue once together.
Practice the dialogue aloud (focus on pronunciation and fluency).
Students add 2–3 new questions (e.g., “What does a Bosun do?”).
Perform the dialogue without reading (or with minimal support).
Practice during classes.
Record yourselves at home and submit.
Charles: Hi Sophy! Are you ready for the maritime exam?
Sophy: Hi Charles! I’m studying shipboard organization. Can we review together?
Charles: Sure! Let’s start. What are the main departments on a ship?
Sophy: There are three main departments: the Deck Department, the Engine Department,
and the Hotel Staff on passenger ships.
Charles: Great! Who is in charge of the Deck Department?
Sophy: The Captain is in charge. He is the highest authority on the ship.
Charles: Correct. Who helps the Captain?
Sophy: The Chief Mate, Second Mate, and Third Mate assist the Captain.
Charles: Good. What about the rest of the deck crew?
Sophy: There are Able Bodied Seamen and the Bosun. They handle maintenance and
operations on deck.
Charles: Excellent! Now, let’s talk about the Engine Department. Who is the leader there?
Sophy: The Chief Engineer is in charge of the Engine Department.
Charles: Right. Who works under the Chief Engineer?
Sophy: The First, Second, and Third Assistant Engineers.
Charles: And what about other engine crew members?
Sophy: There are Oilers, Wipers, an Electrician, and a Pump Man.
Charles: Very good! What does the Electrician do?
Sophy: The Electrician takes care of all electrical systems on the ship.
Charles: And the Pump Man?
Sophy: The Pump Man controls and maintains the pumping systems.
Charles: Perfect! Don’t forget the Hotel Staff on passenger ships.
Sophy: Yes! They take care of passengers, like food service and housekeeping.
Charles: Great job, Sophy! I think we are ready for the exam.
Sophy: Yes, thank you, Charles! This really helped me understand better.
Criteria
Pronunciation
Fluency
Vocabulary
Grammar (Sentence Construction)
Role Performance & Interaction
Audio/Technical Clarity
Clear and accurate; easy to understand
Smooth and natural; minimal pauses
Correct use of all maritime terms
Complete and correct sentences
Natural conversation; excellent teamwork
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