DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2706-6185/57/23-26
Natavan Seyidzade
Baku State University PhD in Philology
https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1175-8789
naraseyid86@gmail.com
Teaching English Through Games
Abstract
This article examines the role of games in teaching English as a foreign language and their impact on students’ motivation and language development. Modern language teaching emphasizes the use of interactive and student-centered methods that encourage active participation in the learning process. Games provide an effective way to create an engaging classroom environment where students can practice language skills in a meaningful and enjoyable way. The study analyzes different types of educational games, including vocabulary games, grammar games, and communicative activities, and discusses their benefits in improving speaking, listening, and vocabulary skills. The findings show that games help reduce students’ anxiety, increase motivation, and promote cooperation and communication among learners. Furthermore, games allow teachers to present language structures in real-life contexts, which improves students’ understanding and retention of new information. The article concludes that integrating games into English language teaching can significantly enhance the effectiveness of lessons and support the overall language learning process.
Keywords: language learning, educational games, english language teaching, student motivation,
communicative activities