THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VOCABULARY GAMES ON VOCABULARY ACQUISITION: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Acquiring language skills, namely listening, reading, speaking and writing, is fundamentally dependent on the mastery of vocabulary. Thus, teachers' application of attractive, entertaining and interactive activities in language lessons, specifically vocabulary games stands to be vital to stimulate vocabulary enrichment. The purpose of this study is to study the literature review of previous research on the effectiveness of vocabulary games on English language learners’ vocabulary acquisition. This study employed a qualitative method in examining previous research documents related to the effects of vocabulary games towards acquiring vocabulary. The analysis found that mastering vocabulary is enhanced through the usage of vocabulary games in the process of teaching and learning English. The implementation of vocabulary games also encourages teamwork, motivation, and enjoyment which provide an optimal platform for learners to learn the language in useful and meaningful context. Hence, the study proposed that teachers should apply vocabulary games strategically to help learners garner a wide range of vocabulary.