Games as a learning tool to learn french

Pedagogical activities (games) as a learning tool

Why Absolutely French trust in games as a learning tool?
We think that games help you practicing new language. How?
Adam John Simpson classifies the benefits as follow :
Affective:
• games lower the affective filter
• they encourage creative and spontaneous use of language
• they also promote communicative competence
• games are both motivating and fun

Cognitive:
• games reinforce learning
• they both review and extend learning
• games focus on grammar in a communicative manner

Class Dynamics:
• games are extremely student centered
• the teacher acts only as facilitator
• games build class cohesion
• they can foster whole class participation
• games promote healthy competition

Adaptability:
• games can be easily adjusted for age, level, and interests
• they utilize all four skills
• games require minimum preparation after the initial development stage

To know more :
www.http://www.hltmag.co.uk/apr11/mart02.htm

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