USING GAMES IN ENGLISH LESSONS
Keywords:
English language teaching, games in education, interactive learning, student motivation, vocabulary development, speaking skills, classroom activitiesAbstract
This article focuses on the use of games in English language lessons as an effective and motivating teaching method. The purpose of the article is to show how games influence students’ motivation, participation, and language development. The study is based on classroom experience and observation of students of different ages and language levels. Various types of games, such as vocabulary games, role-play activities, memory games, and group competitions, were used at different stages of the lesson. The results indicate that games help students learn English in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, reduce anxiety, and encourage active communication. The article concludes that games, when used appropriately and purposefully, play an important role in improving students’ speaking, vocabulary, and overall learning outcomes.
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