Gamification in EFL/ESL instruction: A systematic review of empirical research.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This systematic review aims to present the characteristics of the recent research in gamified EFL/ESL instruction, benefits and drawbacks of using gamification in EFL/ESL instruction, and gamification elements.

Methods

The researchers carried out database search in both Web of Science and the Scopus for relevant articles using 15 related key terms. Finally, forty journal articles aligned with the inclusion criteria.

Results

The results found that gamification has been widely utilized in more than ten non-English-speaking countries and various English language skills, which indicated that gamification has gained popularity in facilitating EFL/ESL learning. The benefits of using gamification included improving students' English language skills and abilities

SUBMITTER: Zhang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9849815 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature