Question

List out the benefits of a language game.

Answer 1

The benefits of using games in language-learning can be summed up in nine points.
Games....
are learner centered.promote communicative competence.create a meaningful context for language use.increase learning motivation.reduce learning anxiety.integrate various linguistic skills.encourage creative and spontaneous use of language.construct a cooperative learning environment.foster participatory attitudes of the students.

Answer 2

Answer :

According to Wikipedia, 'A language-game is a philosophical concept developed by Ludwig Wittgenstein, referring to simple examples of language use and the actions into which the language is woven.'

Scrabble, jumbled words, jumbled sentences and pictionary are examples of popular language games.

Benefits of language games are listed below :

1. Enjoyable method of learning language.

2. Help to improve vocabulary.

3. Increase motivation for learning language.

4. They promote communication in English language.

5. They provide meaningful situations for practicing language.

6. Reduce anxiety related to learning and making errors.

7. Encourage spontaneous use of English language.

8. Integrate different linguistic skills.

9. Increase learner participation in class.