Game‑Based Learning as a Strategy to Improve English Speaking Accuracy Skills in Fifth‑Grade Students at a Private School in Bogotá
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game-based learning, digital board game, speaking skills, motivation, meaning over form
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This study examines the effects of game-based learning as a strategy to improve the accuracy of English-speaking skills of fifth-grade students at a private school in Bogotá. A strategy should be implemented to encourage and motivate students to practice their speaking skills, which, at the same time, will help reduce the anxiety that is generated when learning a new language. Using a qualitative method, the study involved 29 students between 9 and 10 years old. Information was gathered through field notes, audio recordings, and interviews across three action-research cycles. The main goal was to analyze how useful the digital board game was, based on what students shared in their final comments and suggestions. The findings showed that the most common issues students had were grammatical interference, verb lexicon, and meaning over form, being important when developing oral expression. Moreover, students also reported feeling listened to, which increased confidence and willingness to speak. This study suggests that students can develop stronger speaking skills, such as grammar, pronunciation, and varied vocabulary, through a digital board game enhanced with interactive features. Game-based learning displayed its value in promoting autonomy and a more motivated and positive environment to improve the English-speaking skills.
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https://doi.org/10.22161/ijels.2.6.25
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2025-11-12
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Cardenas Garcia , L. S., Rodriguez Forero, J. A., & Estrada Restrepo, M. L. (2025). Game‑Based Learning as a Strategy to Improve English Speaking Accuracy Skills in Fifth‑Grade Students at a Private School in Bogotá. Ciencia Latina Revista Científica Multidisciplinar, 9(5), 12910-12936. https://doi.org/10.37811/cl_rcm.v9i5.20519
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Derechos de autor 2025 Laura Sofia Cardenas Garcia , Juan Andrés Rodriguez Forero, Margarita Lucelly Estrada Restrepo
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