THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LANGUAGE GAMES IN LEARNING VOCABULARY
Abstract
In today’s language classrooms, teaching vocabulary effectively remains a persistent challenge, especially with young learners and teenagers. Traditional methods—often based on memorization and translation—fail to capture students’ interest or promote long-term retention. This article explores how language games serve as a dynamic and student-centered approach to teaching vocabulary. Drawing on practical classroom examples and pedagogical theory, it demonstrates that games not only enhance student motivation and engagement but also improve vocabulary acquisition, contextual understanding, and communicative confidence. The article encourages teachers to rethink how vocabulary is taught and to embrace games as a meaningful educational tool—not just an entertaining break from lessons.
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