A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review
Why Digital Games Can Be Advantageous in Vocabulary Learning (2021)


Rasti-Behbahani, A. (2021). Why Digital Games Can Be Advantageous in Vocabulary Learning. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 11(2), 111-118. https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1102.01


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Publication details

All authors or editors: Rasti-Behbahani, Amin

Journal or series: Theory and Practice in Language Studies

ISSN: 1799-2591

eISSN: 2053-0692

Publication year: 2021

Publication date: 01/02/2021

Volume: 11

Issue number: 2

Pages range: 111-118

Publisher: Academy Publication

Publication country: United Kingdom

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1102.01

Publication open access: Openly available

Publication channel open access: Open Access channel

Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/73946


Abstract

Vocabulary learning is an integral part of language learning; however, it is difficult. Although there are many techniques proposed for vocabulary learning and teaching, researchers still strive to find effective methods. Recently, digital games have shown potentials in enhancing vocabulary acquisition. A majority of studies in digital game-based vocabulary learning (DGBVL) literature investigate the effectiveness of DGBVL tasks. In other words, there are enough answers to what questions in DGBVL literature whereas why questions are rarely answered. Finding such answers help us learn more about the structure of the DGBVL tasks and their effects on vocabulary learning. Hence, to achieve this aim, the available literature on digital games and vocabulary learning were systematically reviewed from 1996 to 2020. The results revealed seven themes such as motivation, authenticity, repetition, instantiation, dual encoding, interactivity, and feedback. Based on the available literature, these themes are factors, in digital games, that can contribute to enhancing vocabulary acquisition.


Keywords: vocabulary (knowledge); words; digital games; language learning

Free keywords: vocabulary learning; word learning; digital game; digital game-based learning; language learning


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Reporting Year: 2021

JUFO rating: 0


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