Language Games: Effective Tool for Language Learning

Abstract

Second language (English) learning/teaching is a difficult task, particularly when there is little exposure to, and less opportunity for, the use of the target languages (L1 & L2) differ extensively. Learning a second language is much more than just learning its words. One has to make efforts to understand, and to manipulate the newly understood linguistic items and use the whole range into spoken or written expression. Efforts are required at every step and should be maintained for a longer period of proper development. It is equally challenging to the teacher and to the learner for achieving the desired outcomes. The learning environment demands high motivation to make the teaching-learning process an enjoyable experience for both. Language games prove to be very effective towards this end. Language can be learnt easily through language games, which are primarily aimed at teaching-learning along with helping learners to overcome the confusions in language use. It draws attention to the way language works to prompt a desired response. This paper tries to highlight this aspect of language teaching in a non-native context, by providing learners native-like learning environment.