THE MAIN STRATEGIES FOR HELPING FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNERS IMPROVE THEIR CONVERSATIONAL ABILITIES THROUGH LANGUAGE GAME EXERCISES
Keywords:
foreign language learning, conversational skills, language games, communicative proficiency, interactive learning, motivation, cultural context.Abstract
The use of language game activities to improve the conversational abilities of foreign language learners is examined in this article. In order to promote fluency, confidence, and active engagement in discussions, it emphasizes the value of interactive and captivating activities. In order to highlight how they may produce an engaging and stress-free learning environment, the study examines a variety of language games, including role-playing, word association, and storytelling. The essay offers helpful advice for teachers and language trainers by further discussing the importance of motivation and cultural context in the effectiveness of these tactics. The results highlight how language games may be used as a flexible tool to help learners improve their communication and linguistic skills.
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