Using educational games in teaching English as a foreign language

الملخص EN

Using educational games in English language teaching and learning significantly contributes to the goal of learning and acquiring languages through peers and social interaction.

previous studies demonstrated the importance of using games as a basic strategy in language education.

although playing is essential to a child's development, it is also beneficial for people of all ages.

using games in teaching the target language is strongly related to Gardner's multiple intelligences theory.

using games in teaching can add joy and fun to the teaching and learning process, relieves stress, connects learners to others and to the world around them.

using games, whether they are played face-to-face or online, can make learning more useful and enjoyable.

this research tries to shed light on some basic elements that educational games should have as well as their features, patterns, and conditions.

finally, this research explains some examples of educational games that teachers can apply in the classroom.