A computer game for an EFL class
Vocabulary is the basis of any language to be learned, so to instruct new words to the learners is significant in teaching English. One such tools is games in general and online games in particular. There are lots of computer games that can be effective in vocabulary acquisition. As these games create interactive and motivating contexts, where Ss can easily or subconsciously share their information during playing, they are effective for vocabulary learning. Ss playing online vocabulary games tend to learn more appropriately and can retain the new words for a longer period of time. So I have chosen an educational type of computer game for learning vocabulary. These type of games, in general, are beneficial in vocabulary learning as they enhance Ss' ability to memorize words, improve their communicative skills. I think that teachers need to use effective ways to help Ss to develop their vocabulary knowledge in order to enhance their language comprehension and production abilities. Unfortunately, most of the teachers in Armenia use traditional ways to teach vocabulary. Some of them use drilling and memorization for practicing vocabulary to get the Ss produce the correct pronunciation of words. This way of teaching vocabulary is out of context as isolated words and it is very boring. As a result, Ss in Armenia face many difficulties in learning vocabulary. I remember , when I was at school, I was reading lots of picturesque books about nature and animal life(I was so much interested in) donated by Peace Corpes volunteers. Those lovely books always grabbed my attention and took me to the deep corners of that world-it was in the context, not some isolated words. I gained "tons of words" as it was effective way for me to learn and it was not boring.
Teachers have to chose games carefully, so they would be well-designed to aid learning, to have rules and clear goals, to give feedback, to be problem-solving.
I couldn't play the game I have chosen as it was payable( InFluent), but I found two other games that can be integrated in the classroom and are suitable-one for the sixth grade(Falling Clouds-https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/download/
"Falling Clouds" is for practicing sentence order, grammar points , and acquiring vocabulary.
In the "Tflat English vocabulary" one can chose a language, different levels, there is a lesson for each level(greetings) with pictures and examples+pronunciation. Everything is scored here. There is a speaking part in it as well where one can utter a word and, if it is correct, one can get a score.
As these games are pure educational, there can't be any virtual violence here to restrict time for playing them.
Teachers have to chose games carefully, so they would be well-designed to aid learning, to have rules and clear goals, to give feedback, to be problem-solving.
I couldn't play the game I have chosen as it was payable( InFluent), but I found two other games that can be integrated in the classroom and are suitable-one for the sixth grade(Falling Clouds-https://www.gamestolearnenglish.com/download/
"Falling Clouds" is for practicing sentence order, grammar points , and acquiring vocabulary.
In the "Tflat English vocabulary" one can chose a language, different levels, there is a lesson for each level(greetings) with pictures and examples+pronunciation. Everything is scored here. There is a speaking part in it as well where one can utter a word and, if it is correct, one can get a score.
As these games are pure educational, there can't be any virtual violence here to restrict time for playing them.
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