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The importance of using games in EFL classrooms
The importance of using games in EFL classrooms

Author(s): Emine Gozcu, Cagda Kıvanc Caganaga
Subject(s): Education, Foreign languages learning
Published by: Birlesik Dunya Yenilik Arastirma ve Yayincilik Merkezi
Keywords: games; Twister; vocabulary; EFL classrooms;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to find out how games are important and effective when used in EFL classrooms. Two different kinds of qualitative research methods; semi-structured interviews and observation were conducted in this study. Multi-method triangulation is used throughout in this study. The data was carried out through audio-recorded interview and observation. It is a case study in which two undergraduate students are taught English by using the game called ‘Twister’ which is adapted for teaching. It was determined from the data that games should be employed in second language learning classrooms in terms of providing an atmosphere for EFL learners in which there are fun, motivation and high learning performance.

  • Issue Year: 11/2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 126-135
  • Page Count: 10
  • Language: English