The Effect of Games on Learning Vocabulary

Journal Title: International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 11

Abstract

Vocabulary learning has always been a major concern for those who want to learn a second language. The present study aimed at determination of effect of games on vocabulary gain of student. For this, two groups of students were chosen as control and experimental groups. The control group was exposed to textbook teaching between pretest and posttest; however, the experimental group was taught by games. Although both groups made noticeable progress after training program, there was no significant difference between the groups.

Authors and Affiliations

Maryam Rohani| Department of English Language Teaching, Science and Research Branch,Islamic Azad University,Gorgan, Iran, Behzad Pourgharib *| Assistant Professor, Department of English Literature, Golestan University, Golestan, Iran

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Maryam Rohani, Behzad Pourgharib * (2013). The Effect of Games on Learning Vocabulary. International Research Journal of Applied and Basic Sciences, 4(11), 3540-3543. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-5786