Compilation of games and songs to develop the speaking skills in the sixth level of basic education at "Unidad Educativa Kennedy"

Abstract

This project has been developed to determine the importance of the use of games and songs in the classroom. Games and songs can be used in activities that encourage students to use language in a different and fun way. When they use these kinds of activities they have to use the language to communicate their feelings and use language in real situations. Using games and songs are activities that help the student lose fear, pay attention to class, and participate in the class. Through games and songs, they can be motivated to use the language since songs and games involve the students through a different learning process. For this reason teachers must keep in mind the strengths and weaknesses of the students so they can use the correct game or song to achieve the set objective. Therefore, students need activities that increase their curiosity and the desire to learn in a fun way. Students feel motivated and they start to speak without feeling the pressure of learning a foreign language. Moreover, games and songs provide advantages as: they increase creative thinking in the students; they help students build good relationships between themselves, and they can be used with students from all ages. Therefore, with the use of games and songs, the learners have to use the target language. They can develop their vocabulary and fluency simultaneously. Without doubt, games and songs are the best teacher`s tool to develop vocabulary with his/her students.