Abstract

The Use of Language Games in Enhancing ESL Learners’ Sentence Construction

Highlights

  • Writing is a kind of communication that permits learners to disclose their ideas and feelings through a well-devised text

  • It was discovered that the use of language games had enhanced the learners’ sentence construction in a meaningful and fun learning atmosphere (Miin et al, 2019; Yunus et al, 2019; Al-Naibi et al, 2018; Chambers & Yunus, 2017; Sahathevan & Yamat, 2020; Jusun & Yunus, 2016; Li & Yee, 2017; Ien et al, 2017; May & Said, 2019; Ling & Mohamad, 2018; Lau et al, 2019; Efendi & Wirabhakti, 2018)

  • With a higher level of motivation and confidence, learners will be able to construct sentences without the aid of language games by just recalling the rules that have dwelled on their memory

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Introduction

Writing is a kind of communication that permits learners to disclose their ideas and feelings through a well-devised text It is widely contemplated as a critically paramount skill in the teaching and learning of English as a Second Language (ESL). Writing is regarded as one of the most strenuous language skills learners are anticipated to ace (Nik et al, 2010; Majid et al, 2015) since it prompts intellectual growth. Learners connect their prior knowledge with new information and fine-tune their ideas (Kaur, 2014) to express themselves victoriously in the process of writing. Acquiring writing skill yields a lifelong holistic gain for the learners

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