The Effect of Using Games on EFL Young Learners’ Vocabulary The Case of Third Year Middle School Learners

Abstract

t In learning any language, vocabulary is both the most important and the hardest skill to master. As a result, teachers should be aware of the techniques they use to help their students, in our sample third-year middle school students, in solving issues and enhancing their understanding of foreign language items. The purpose of this study is to see how effective games are in helping students learn English vocabulary. In other words, this study aims at exploring the relation between using language games and vocabulary development for third year middle school pupils. To achieve the mentioned objectives a study is conducted; it is based on the analysis of data gathered from a questionnaire devoted to teachers, and interview for pupils. Moreover, the questionnaire explores teacher’s perception to the usefulness of games as a technique for teaching vocabulary; whereas, the interview collects information about their reaction. Finally, language games should be used in the study of English vocabulary in order to develop students' results and achievements.