This course introduces English language teachers to research-based principles of game-enhanced learning and their impact on motivation, engagement, and long-term retention of language skills. Participants explore practical game-based strategies for developing vocabulary, speaking, grammar, reading, and writing skills across proficiency levels using both low-tech (no-tech) and digital tools. The course emphasizes communicative, low-anxiety learning through board games, card games, task-based activities, scavenger hunts, and technology-enhanced platforms. By the end of the course, teachers will be equipped to intentionally integrate games into lesson planning to support language objectives, meaningful assessment, and purposeful classroom instruction.

Foundations of Game-Enhanced Learning
This session will explore what current research indicates about the impact of games on language acquisition, motivation, engagement, and how this helps students remember concepts in a way that they can use them in meaningful contexts in and outside the classroom.

Using Games to Develop English Vocabulary and Speaking Skills
This session will focus on games that introduce and reinforce vocabulary through repetition, context, interaction, and meaningful use.

Using Games to Enhance English Grammar Skills
At this session, grammar games will be the focus and will provide guidance on specific games that will promote fluency and accuracy while reducing anxiety and increasing learner participation.

Using Games to Develop Reading and Writing Skills
In this session, game-based activities will be presented that strengthen skimming, scanning, and comprehension skills across all proficiency levels that can also be applied to supporting the development of writing skills.

Board and Card Games for Language Learning
This session will explore low-tech, adaptable board and card games that will promote speaking, listening, vocabulary, and grammar in communicative ways.

Scavenger and Task-Based Learning to Develop English Language Skills
In this session, the focus will be on how to create, manage, and implement scavenger hunts and task-based learning opportunities that are in person and virtual and also highlight specific content, such as culture, science, and the arts.

Digital and Technology-Enhanced Language Games
This session will highlight the use of digital tools, apps, and online platforms to create interactive game-based learning experiences that focus on specific and integrated skills.

Integrating Games into Lesson Planning
As a culminating activity, this session will provide guidance to teachers as to how to integrate games into lesson planning that will help meet language and content objectives and assist assessment while maintaining purposeful and effective instruction.