Using games in language teaching can help students develop their structure and produce the same grammar and structure repeatedly. We can also use game as vehicles of the language teaching and learning. The followings are some opinions of game advantages proposed by some others experts:
Brewster (2002, P.186-187) propose several advantages of using games in language learning:
1) Games add variety to the range of learning situation.
2) Games change the pace of a lesson and help to keep students’ motivation.
3) Games ‘lighten’ more formal’ teaching and can help to renew students’ motivation.
4) Games provide ‘hidden’ practice of specific language pattern, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
5) Games can help to improve attention span, concentration, memory, listening skills, and reading skills.
6) Students are encouraged to participate; shy learners can be motivated to speak.
7) Games increase communication among students, which provide fluency practice and reduce the domination the class by the teacher.
8) Games create fun atmosphere and reduce the distance between teacher and Students.
9) Games may reveal areas of weaknesses and the need for further language.
10) Games may help to encourage writing skills by providing a real audience context and purpose.