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Gamification has recently gained increasing attention in English language teaching due to its potential to enhance learner motivation and classroom engagement. In Vietnamese secondary EFL classrooms, however, vocabulary lessons are often taught through repetition and translation-based activities, which may limit students’ participation and communicative use of language. Hadfield (1999) emphasized that games function as structured yet enjoyable activities that combine practice with motivation. Similarly, Uberman (1998) highlighted that games help learners consolidate vocabulary and improve fluency while maintaining learner interest. This interactive presentation demonstrates how game-based learning activities can be integrated into Unit 12 Robots from the Grade 6 Global Success textbook to create a more engaging and learner-centered classroom environment. Through a series of hands-on activities such as Robot Mission Race, Boss Robot Battle, and Design Your Dream Robot, participants will experience how vocabulary related to teacher robots, doctor robots, factory robots, home robots, and space robots can be transformed into meaningful speaking and collaborative tasks. The presentation also highlights practical strategies for managing large classes, encouraging participation among mixed-level learners, and adapting low-tech activities to Vietnamese teaching contexts. By the end of the session, participants will gain practical ideas and ready-to-use techniques for applying gamified pedagogy to vocabulary instruction while promoting communicative language use and student engagement in secondary EFL classrooms.
Biography
Ms. Huyen Pham Thi Thanh has been a lecturer of English at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy for more than 20 years. She did her Bachelor in English and Master in Applied Linguistics at Hanoi University. She got Fulbright scholarship to be Language assistant at Michigan State University in the academic year 2016-2017. Her research interests are teaching English for children and students at medical universities in Vietnam. She’s really interested in exploring and applying different English teaching methods and technology in her English classes.
Ms. Huong Nguyen Thi Thanh is a lecturer of English at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy. She did her Bachelor in English and Master in Applied Linguistics at University of Languages and international studies, Vietnam National University. Her research interests are teaching English for children and students at medical universities in Vietnam. She’s interested in applying different English teaching methods and technology in her English classes.
Ms. Hoa Nguyen Thi has been a lecturer of English at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy for 20 years. She did her Bachelor in English and Master in Applied Linguistics at University of Languages and international studies, Vietnam National University.
Ms. Nhuan Dang Thi has been a lecturer of English at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy for more than 20 years. She did her Bachelor in English and Master in Applied Linguistics at University of Languages and international studies, Vietnam National University.
Ms. Trinh Nguyen Thi Tuyet has been a lecturer of English at Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy for more than 10 years. Her interests are Ielts training and teaching methodology.
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