UNLOCKING ENGLISH PROFICIENCY: THE POWER OF GAMIFICATION IN LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present the findings of a review of research-based articles on gamification in the context of English learning. Through tweaks and alterations, the notion of games has evolved from self-entertainment to edutainment. This idea has been adopted by teachers in major countries such as Poland, China, and the United States to improve their English classes, with surprisingly favorable outcomes (Rothwell & Shaffer, 2019). These findings prompted the author to learn more about the benefits of gamification and to perform qualitative research as part of the review process. The author gathered and studied thirteen papers from journals and websites. The findings revealed that students benefited from gamification. The most important outcomes were increased motivation, good attitudes, and improved performance, cultivating 21st-century skills.