The Effect of Learning Vocabulary Through Games for Undergraduate and Esl Learners
Keywords:
Vocabulary, games-based activities, language skillsAbstract
Vocabulary learning through games is an exciting approach that can imprint long-lasting learning experience. The second learners can benefit from the hands-on activities practiced in class which can enhance retention of new words. Language can be learned faster and easier by having fun in class that can also reduce the 'anxiety' factor in ESL students. This paper aims to examine the impact of vocabulary learning through games to get the educational benefits and how to incorporate games in a language classroom to enhance student learning. Moreover, this research paper analyzes the Vocabulary learning through games and activities for undergraduates and ESL students through. The games were developed Language skills, Vocabulary development. A quantitative survey questionnaire was adopted for this research. This research was conducted by 35 undergraduate students through convenient sampling techniques to analyze the effect of learning vocabulary through games. The study finding shows that English language is easy to learn by different by creative activities, physical games there is a quotation of Benjamin Franklin “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember”. “Involve me and I learn.” It draw attention of ELT learner’s motivation through game type activities that could be easy to enhance their ability and for learning English language because language cannot be learned it needs to do practice and efforts from teachers, learners and as well as exposure to the target language.https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10499620
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