GAMIFICATION IN LANGUAGE LEARNING

One of the most powerful means in education, gamification has been introduced for language learning. This paper explores the pros of gamification in learning foreign languages relating to motivation, enhancement of language competence and speech skills and student engagement. Based on existing literature, we identify that gamification enables customised learning experiences and increases learner motivation as well as language mastery in vocabularies, grammar practices and overall communication skills. Besides, gamification creates a positive learning atmosphere which is good for student retention and engagement. This shows the gamification not only acts as a motivator, but also as an efficient pedagogical practice for language learners in different educational backgrounds.