EFFECTIVENESS OF USING EDUCATIONAL GAMES IN ENGLISH VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT
Keywords:
comprehensive analysis, text, promoting engagement, discourse-analysis, game-based learning, social benefits, educational context.Abstract
This article explores the impact of educational games on the enhancement of vocabulary acquisition among English language learners. It presents a comprehensive analysis of various game-based learning strategies and their effectiveness in promoting engagement, motivation, and retention of new vocabulary. The authors review existing literature on game-based learning, highlighting the cognitive and social benefits that games offer in an educational context.
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