Game as a Main Strategy in Language Education

Ilka Lyubenova Birova^1,

¹Department of Russian language, Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

Cite this paper:
Ilka Lyubenova Birova. Game as a Main Strategy in Language Education. American Journal of Educational Research. 2013; 1(1):6-10. doi: 10.12691/education-1-1-2

Abstract

This article is dedicated to a problem in language education – using game as a basic strategy in learning process of all age learners. The author describes main features of game as a learning method and its advantages in comparison with traditional methods. Game sustains student motivation and interest and makes education effective and pleasant. In the paper a short presentation of Suggestopedia is given, an efficient method created by Bulgarian scientist Dr G. Lozanov (1926-2012), which is based on game. In the article some terms used in language education are also discussed.

Keywords:
Game Strategy Language Education Suggestopedia

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