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Games in the ClassroomGames can be a very good learning tool when teaching a language. Games help students learn and also give teachers something productive to fill time when students finish their assignments early. Games are not only fun for children but also for adults. From puzzles, flash cards to board games, they are available in a variety of ability levels. Games help students to interact more with each other. Some games require teams which encourage team work. For example, Pictionary, a very popular and fun game for students of all english levels to play. Students have to draw pictures on the board to get other students to guess what it is. This game can be a very good learning tool for new vocabulary (objects, animal, people, actions, etc.). This game also allows students to participate and interact with each other. Board games, such as Scrabble and Word up are also very popular. These games not only help students learn new vocabulary, but also encourage students to communicate, interact with each other, and build their confidence to use english in everyday life. These games will teach students the definitions, pronunciation and spelling of the words. For an individual learning, word games, quiz games and flash cards can be fun. These games teach incorporate cultural, geographical and historical as well. Having a variety of topics in a game will keep students entertained and generate more interest. Crosswords can also be considered fun for students. This game can be used during the study stage of a lesson. This game can be very helpful for students who are learning new vocabulary or different subjects for a foreign language. Students have to guess the correct words of the crossword puzzle, they need to brainstorm about what the words mean, how it is used in different contents, how the word is spelled, etc. Another fun game, Taboo, also known as a word guessing party game is similar to Catch Phrase game. Students take turn as the ?giver?, who attempts to prompt his/her teammates to guess as many keywords as possible in the allotted time. However, each card has forbidden words listed which may not be spoken. This game is very entertaining! Many of these games can be used in the classroom when learning new materials, such as new vocabulary, grammar rules (tenses, gerunds, infinitives, conditionals, etc.). For example, Pictionary can help students with understanding the meaning of the words and how they are used in different contexts in the english language. It is important for teachers to encourage students to participate so that these games will benefit all the students and keep them engaged in all the activities. In summary, games in the classroom introduce students to new materials for learning a new language and engage students in different fun activities. Some games are suitable for small or large groups, some are for individual. Games help teachers and students interact with each other, and they can also get to know each other better even on a personal level. By placing games, students can enjoy and have more fun learning a new language.
