TOPIC 18

Why are games more fun for learning a language than a grammar book?

• Because silently conjugating verbs is super exciting.

• Students love spending hours memorizing vocabulary.

• They make learning more fun, social, and creative.

• Games make teachers work harder, and that’s always fun to watch.

What is one main benefit of using games in language learning?

• To secretly train students for Scrabble competitions.

• To make teachers look cooler.

• To help students communicate in a fun way.

• To give students an excuse to skip homework.

How is gamification different from just playing games in class?

• It replaces lessons with a full day of Mario Kart.

• It makes students dress up as video game characters.

• It’s a secret contest between teachers on Kahoot.

• It adds game elements like points and rewards to learning.

What kind of language game is Simon Says?

• A survival game for students who must win at all costs.

• A game that helps with listening and pronunciation.

• A test to see who follows instructions without thinking.

• A warm-up for students who want to be on reality TV.

Why should teachers use different types of games in class?

• Because different games keep students interested and learning.

• So they can spend all their time making fun slides.

• Because students always ask for more breaks and fewer tests.

• To confuse students with constantly changing rules.

What is the role of "dynamics" in gamification?

• It’s the secret sauce that makes a game fun and engaging.

• It’s the rule that says students must do a victory dance when they win.

• It forces students to play games all day instead of learning.

• It’s just a fancy word for “pressing buttons really fast.”

Which of these is an example of "mechanics" in gamification?

• A teacher doing magic tricks to keep students awake.

• A student bringing their own controller to class.

• The way players interact with the game, like challenges and feedback.

• A competition to see who can finish their homework the fastest.

What are "components" in gamification?

• The tiny pieces inside a video game console.

• The individual parts of a game, like points, badges, and rewards.

• The extra homework teachers give after playing a game.

• A secret level in Kahoot only the best students can unlock.