Even animals play game!

Hello English teachers! Please read this carefully because this is a vital issue in second language teaching. As you all know, students don't like English classes because we always give them some grammar formulas and want them to memorize those formulas. And without providing them proper input, we want them to speak English. But they can't do which is completely normal. But here, if we use games in our classes, students will find it funny and like it. So, their success will remarkably increase.
Gamification, unlike what most people say today, is not a harmful issue. On the contrary, it has lots of benefits. For example games develops children's physical skills because it makes them use their muscles. Children also become psychologically healthier. Because when they fight in games, they don't need to fight on real life. Games also help to develop cognitive skills because while playing a game you always think and try to find some strategies. Online games also develops their social skills. Also thanks to games, student's interest, motivation and autonomy increase. So children SHOULD play games. After all, even animals play :)
If you want to learn more about gamification, you can check the link below.
https://youtu.be/mOssYTimQwM

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