The Effect of Digital Language Games in Augmenting Speaking Skills

This paper is based on a quasi experimental study. This study compares the effects of using the play method and the conventional method to teach the Malay Language to preschool children. The researchers investigated whether the use of the play method helped to enhance the mastery of Malay vocabulary and interest in the Malay Language among preschool children. The subjects consisted of 100 preschool children from a Tamil-medium, government preschool. The Experimental Group was taught using the play method and the Control Group was taught using the conventional method. The study was conducted over a period ofsix weeks. The findings of this research indicate that the utilization of the play method significantly enhances the mastery of vocabulary and interest in learning the Malay Language among the pupils. This paper is based on a quasi experimental study. This study compares the effects of using the play method and the conventional method to teach the Malay Language to preschool children. The researchers investigated whether the use of the play method helped to enhance the mastery of Malay vocabulary and interest in the Malay Language among preschool children. The subjects consisted of 100 preschool children from a Tamil-medium, government preschool. The Experimental Group was taught using the play method and the Control Group was taught using the conventional method. The study was conducted over a period of six weeks. The findings of this research indicate that the utilization of the play method significantly enhances the mastery of vocabulary and interest in learning the Malay Language among the pupils. The natural preference of youth upon entering college is to experience freedom and explore learning beyond the confines of textbooks. However, many first-year college students, especially those from Tamil medium backgrounds, face significant challenges in developing effective spoken English skills. These difficulties include limited vocabulary, fear of making mistakes, lack of confidence, mother tongue influence, and insufficient exposure to real-time English conversations. This study investigates the effectiveness of Digital Language Learning in enhancing spoken communication skills among first-year college students from both Tamil and English medium backgrounds. Numerous researchers have recognized digital learning as an effective method for improving speaking proficiency. Today, digital tools such as language learning applications, interactive platforms, online courses, virtual and augmented reality environments, and gamified learning systems offer abundant opportunities to strengthen language abilities. When study and play are combined, the learning process often becomes more interactive and engaging. Therefore, this study emphasizes the role of digital language games in fostering communication skills among students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The research involved statistical analysis of data collected from achievement tests. Pre-test and post-test scores were examined to determine gain ratios, and a t-test was conducted to assess the significance of the difference between groups. The results indicate a significant improvement in students’ speaking skills, demonstrating mastery-level attainment following the implementation of digital language games.