USING EDUCATIONAL GAMES IN TEACHING TURKISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Abstract

In this article, the use and methods of educational
games and activities in foreign language
teaching are emphasized. The subject of how
the games that can be used in teaching Turkish
to foreigners should be applied in the classroom
is mentioned with examples. Under the title of
educational games, information about communication
games, grammar games, pronunciation
games, distance education and online
games are given and these types of games are
explained in detail by giving examples. It was
emphasized how and why these games should
be applied in the classroom. The effect of the
games and activities discussed in the study on
the language development of the students was
mentioned. In addition, in these applications,
it was stated how both the educator and the
student role should be created. This study is an
important study that will help those who have
problems in teaching Turkish as a foreign language,
such as communication, pronunciation,
grammar and student attention.