The importance of language games in teaching English

Abstract

This paper examines the significance of language games in the process of teaching English as a foreign language. Language games are considered one of the most effective interactive strategies that increase students’ motivation, enhance their communication skills, and promote active participation in the classroom. Through well-designed games, learners practice vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, listening, and speaking in a meaningful and enjoyable way. The paper also highlights various types of language games, their pedagogical benefits, and examples of how they can be integrated into different stages of an English lesson.