Abstract:
Vocabulary learning has always been a foremost concern for those who want to learn a second
language. However, most learners often feel bored in vocabulary lessons as they have not
developed their traditional habit skills such as note-taking, rehearsing, and learning words by
heart passively based on the teacher's explanation. EFL learners generally look for easy ways
to learn vocabulary unconsciously but in an integrative way; that makes them prefer learning
through games. This research aims to investigate the effectiveness of language games in
facilitating learning and improving English productive vocabulary for Algerian secondary
school pupils. An experimental method through pre/post-tests and a questionnaire were
conducted to achieve the previously mentioned aims and collect quantitative and qualitative
data. Forty first-year literary stream students of Bouchareb El Taher high school in
Bourached, Ain Defla secondary school, participated in this research. Findings revealed that
language games are effective tools for enhancing secondary school learners’ vocabulary
achievement that teachers should employ in teaching English vocabulary. It also elicited the
learners’ awareness of the significant role of integrating language games in foreign language
classroom.
