Abstract
This paper reports on effects of conversation class using the role-play cards for elementary Japanese learners. In conversation class, learners have a conversation according to the instructions on the role-play cards without any model conversation. Through the class activities, we will make the following points: 1) without any model conversation, learners take a natural step in process of invitation, 2) to choose an appropriate expression from various grammar items according to the situation is still difficult for learners, 3) what is called an expression of invitation (V-masenka) is not always appeared conversation of invitation.
