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This becomes possible because of the interactive element, which helps our brain to better perceive and remember information.
In addition, the game is interesting and exciting, so you can have fun with benefits. If the game needs to be won, it motivates you to think more and therefore focus more. If you like the game, you will be able to play it for a long time, which will have a positive effect on your level of knowledge.
Today we will talk about board games, computer games and mobile apps that will come in handy. Everyone will be able to find something to their preference.
Board games
Scrabble
Scrabble contains about 260,000 English words and is ideal for learning English vocabulary. Everything is very simple - you need to make words from the suggested letters.
Points are awarded to the player for each word, the one who makes the most words with the highest score according to the rules of the game wins. For the game, it is advisable to have a dictionary at hand, since the game is not limited to simple and well-known words.
Also, Scrabble doesn't require many players, it's perfect for two people. It is especially cool if these two people want to learn English. And what could be a more effective way?
Boggle
Boggle is very similar to Scrabble, only the format and rules are slightly different. The game is also designed for two players. The playing field consists of 16 cubes, each of which has a certain letter. Players have three minutes in each round to make the most words from the given letters in that time.
There is one important point: words can be formed only from those letters that are adjacent to each other. If players make two identical words, they do not count.
After each round, you need to write down the number of compound words. Boggle is a very exciting game that not only expands the vocabulary, but also develops thinking and reaction.
Taboo
Another great game for learning English vocabulary. It seems that everything is simple - you are given a card with a word and you need to explain its meaning. However, under the word there is a list of taboo words that you cannot use. Therefore, you have to look for a way out, use associations and think creatively to describe the right word. This game will help not only to enrich the vocabulary, but also to have a good time in the company of friends.
Computer games
You can learn a language without giving up your favorite computer game on a PC. To do this, you need to change the language in the settings from Ukrainian to English and start the game. At first, you may need a dictionary, but over time you will be able to navigate the game yourself and learn at the same time. We included some of the best vocabulary games.
Life is strange
One game that can be played perfectly in the original language is a game in which an exciting plot is built around a schoolgirl named Max. One day she witnesses a murder, and at that moment her superpowers awaken - Max can rewind time. This helps her save the girl who was attacked and find out that they were once friends. Along with the plot development, Max will have to conduct a full detective investigation to reveal the details of the mysterious disappearance of another girl.
The game has many dialogues, in each of them the main hero needs to make difficult decisions that will affect the further plot. This is the big advantage of the game. It is so fascinating and has a rich vocabulary.
Sherlock Holmes
This exciting detective story has a serious vocabulary base. The whole process of the game is to communicate with different characters to find evidence and solve the mystery. Games about Sherlock Holmes perfectly convey the atmosphere of that time and the relevant vocabulary, which is not outdated, so learning phrases and words will be useful and interesting.
LA Noire
The action of the game takes place in 1947 in Los Angeles. The main character returns from the war and starts working as a detective. You will have to solve riddles, drive a car, interrogate witnesses.
LA Noire is a detective simulator, if you have ever dreamed of trying yourself as an investigator, then this is the perfect choice. In addition, there are many dialogues with great vocabulary, the main character sometimes needs to conduct dialogues very carefully and find out who of the characters is lying and who is telling the truth.
Online apps for learning English
Duolingo
Duolingo is a program designed for quick and effective vocabulary expansion. It has special pictures that help remember words more clearly. There is also an excellent opportunity not to forget the material already studied - after passing the levels, you return to the topics studied and repeat them.
The app is not only for learning new words, you will also have the opportunity to review grammar and analyze the learned words in the context of English sentences. The Duolingo app works both on a computer and on a smartphone.
Drops English
In this online game you have to match words with their pictures, it is perfect for learning English words. The level of difficulty increases as you learn new words. The app has 11 travel themes that will help you memorize travel phrases and words. Each study session lasts 5 minutes. In addition, the application has a fairly simple interface, so it will be easy and interesting to play
There are many advantages to using games while learning English. They develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, help memorizing vocabulary and grammar, improve pronunciation and understanding.
In addition, games can be personalized and adapted to the user's level of knowledge, which allows learning at a comfortable pace. Overall, using games is an effective and exciting way to improve your English language skills.
