Developing ninth graders’ speaking skills through games for large classes

Abstract

This thesis deals with the usage of games in English language teaching in large classes and their influence on speaking skills. The first part of the thesis explains the role of games in teaching English, the advantages and disadvantages of using games in language teaching in general, and also describes diverse types of games. The second part discusses the experimental study that has been carried out and describes the method. The third part shows the results including the quantitative and qualitative data. The fourth part presents the discussion of the results and contains the conclusions. The study shows that games play a significant role in teaching English in large classes. The results revealed that as compared to the traditional teaching method, games enhance learning English and they make learning English easier, smoother, and more fun. There was qualitative improvement in English language learning when games were used as a tool. The qualitative study was conducted by interviewing students and teachers. Students were more comfortable learning English in game situation as compared to traditional teaching. The current study proved that learning by playing is more effective and it can be used in teaching English in Ecuador.