Abstract: This paper looks at investigating non-English majored students’ perspectives on the use of role-play technique to improve speaking skills at Thai Nguyen University of Technology (TNUT). The study employed the quantitative method and the data collection instrument was a questionnaire with close-ended questions. The findings show that most of the students know the importance of role-playing activities because they feel interested when they participate in role-play activities. Moreover, they believe that role-playing helps them improve their speaking skills and communicate well. In addition, most of them agree that they can overcome fear and shyness through role-play activities. Besides, role-playing is also a good way to help them become more active and confident. In reference to the types of role play, a majority of the students like role-playing controlled through cued dialogues and role-playing controlled through cues and information. They find these two types easier to perform in speaking activities. Furthermore, the students are also interested in role-play activities done in pairs.