The importance of games in teaching speaking

Research methodology
In this study, statistical graphs, logical and comparative analysis, grouping methods, as well as research works of foreign and local scientists and official websites on the subject were widely used.
Analysis and results
Let's summarize why we should use games in language teaching.
• Entertainment is a pleasant break from the usual routine of the language class;
• Learning a language takes a lot of effort. Games help students to continue learning;
• They encourage students to interact and communicate;
• They create a meaningful context for language use;
• Reduces gaming anxiety, especially when playing in small groups;
• A number of skills such as listening, speaking, reading, and writing can often be learned with the same games.
Students can enjoy learning languages by:

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  Interactive resources
  
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  Speaking in groups
  
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  Applications
  
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  Games
  

With everything from inexpensive traditional games to cutting-edge apps, students have no excuse for being bored during language classes.
The goal is to engage them in fun activities so that they learn without even realizing it.
Here are a few language games that combine language learning with fun and help build vocabulary:
1. Word game is a great way for students to work with words, remember them and use them in speech.
How to play:
A group of words is prepared before the class begins.
- Pupils choose one of the words (or pictures) written on special cards from the box;
-Correct answer will get points or reward.
- Then, the student draws a picture, and this time the teacher finds what word this picture can represent;
- Students should also tell the synonyms and antonyms of the words used during the game to enrich their vocabulary;
- And finally, students make sentences from the words used in class.
2. Expromt speaking - this activity helps students to think and respond quickly and build confidence.
How to play:
- A list of interesting topics familiar to students is compiled;
- Students are told to choose one topic from the various topics given;
- The student should speak on this topic for at least one minute;
- Then the students will be told about the grammatical mistakes they made.
3. Storytelling helps students express their thoughts and feelings and encourages active participation.
How to play:
- The opening lines of the story are prepared. For example, Meta heard unusual voices in the forest while leaving work. Then………………………
- Students will have to complete the story with their own words;
- The duration is determined;
- Students are listened to carefully and their grammatical errors or repeated words, if any, are explained;
4. Categorical words - a fun game that strengthens the brain and develops creativity.
How to play:
- Get 5 or at least 6 categories like animals, food, countries, themes, movies, books, colors, etc.;
-One letter is selected at random;
- Now the student must write a word starting with this letter for each category;
- The duration is determined - when the time is up, the student must stop writing and reveal the answers;
- The student earns points for each word in the category.
5. Memory game - this activity can improve focus, concentration and concentration. Research shows that memory games sharpen your thinking skills and lead to improved memory and learning.
How to play:
- 10-15 words are kept ready in the box;
- All the words selected in the class are spoken;
- The student needs to remember the words without writing them down anywhere;
- After the students repeat the words, they are told the words they forgot;
- Then discuss the meaning of the words and ask the student to make sentences using these words.
Summary
When using games, we can change them depending on the knowledge and age of the children, that is, make them easier or more complicated. The purpose of these above-mentioned games is to strengthen the memory of students, increase their mental capacity, quickness, intelligence, easy memorization of new words, and most importantly, meaningful organization of the lesson.
Today, the educational process is mainly carried out in a traditional way, but at all stages of the educational system, continuous learning of foreign languages, as well as improving the qualifications of teachers and teaching with modern educational and methodological materials provision requires further improvement. By introducing advanced methods of education with modern pedagogy and information communication, it is desirable to make the growing young generation an expert in the languages they are learning, and on the basis of this, they can speak these languages easily. After all, everything is for the great future of our youth and the development of our country.
Reference list
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