USING GAMES TO IMPROVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS

Abstract

The integration of games into English language teaching has become an 
increasingly popular approach in modern pedagogy. This article examines how game
based learning contributes to the development of key language skills, including 
listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The study analyzes psychological, 
pedagogical, and linguistic foundations of using games in the classroom and evaluates 
their impact on learner motivation, confidence, and retention. Various types of 
games—traditional, communicative, and digital—are discussed with practical 
classroom applications. The paper argues that games are not merely entertaining tools 
but structured learning strategies that enhance communicative competence and long
term language acquisition.