TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGHT PLAYING GAMES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56489/bzzjbk64Keywords:
Teaching, Playing, Game.Abstract
Students typically find studying English to be dull, thus more engaging and dynamic approaches are required. Students' motivation, engagement, vocabulary mastery, and confidence in their ability to learn grammar and vocabulary spontaneously can all be enhanced by using games in learning exercises. The process for teachers to make sure the games are suitable for the students' skill levels in order to provide a meaningful learning experience is described in this article. It comprises the stages of analysis, design, development, and implementation.
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