Language Games

In this entry, I want to share about another language activity that my group has done during my ELE3103 class in the last few weeks. The language activity was to conduct a language game with the class.

When people who speak a different language try to learn English, it's common for educators to use games in the classroom to help them learn the new language. Playing games to learn English is also advantageous for people who already speak English, so they can learn the nuances of the language

In addition, English language learning games are a fun way to help English as a Second Language (ESL) students with English mastery and fluency. The type of game that should be played will depend on the level of student's mastery of English.

Last time, we were consisting of six different groups. So, we played six different English language games. For my groups, we have done on a multimedia language game. The game was carried out by means of laptop, LCD and speaker. We have created five segments with different games techniques as a whole. Each segment emphasized on different language aspects that are reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 

The software that we used to conduct the game was the Microsoft Power Point. So, after having a brain storming among my group members, at the end we came up with five types of games namely, Memory And Imagination, Imagination And Write, Listen And Write, Roll And Action, and Guess And Check.

Apart from that, I also enjoyed the other language games which conducted by the other groups. Among all, I think the best language game goes to Edward’s group. Why do I say so??? First, the language games by their group involved every student in the class. Second, the language game got motivational element to encourage every students to participate actively. They provided bids for the winner in form of sweets. So, this is a good example of a good activity which can draw students’ attention in learning English language.

Another group which I think has done a good job was Hubert’s group. The game was creative. It did not only focus on English grammar, but also it has cultivated the value of appreciating money where the game is conducted like ‘Money Drops’ style. However, there was a weakness which I can detect from Hubert’s group. Even though the game was very interesting, however it only involved four students in one time. So, I think this group should think of a modification so that the game can involve at least half of the class member.

In conclusion, I have learned new things from this activity. I learned how to create interesting language games, how to handle the game, and how to get the players involve actively during the game. Other than that, all the language games conducted by each group have given me ideas to be more creative in my teaching in the future.