The use of games for developing the english four skills in young learners

Abstract

For a long time, in certain cases, English has been taught in a traditional way, leading students to feel reluctant to learn English. Therefore, this research synthesis is carried out with the purpose of providing adequate information about educational games that teachers can use to make the teaching process more meaningful. In order to accomplish this goal, the following issues will be developed. First, the advantages and disadvantages of using games in classrooms. Second, the types of games that teachers use, and the most developed skill by students through educational games. Finally, the attitudes and perceptions that both teachers and students have towards the use of games. The findings of this research showed that there are more advantages than disadvantages in the use of games, that there is a wide range of games available for teaching English, and that the most developed skill is vocabulary. Moreover, it was evidenced that teachers and students’ attitudes towards games are more positive than negative. The outcomes of this analysis can serve as future reference for teachers to include educational games in English classes.