Abstract

The Primary English Teaching Syllabus points out that piquing students’ interest is the best way to teach them a foreign language. Inspiring students’ interest is the most important tasks for primary school English teachers. The English game teaching method is a combination of games and English teaching. Fitting in with the characteristics of pupils’ physical and mental development, this method can arouse their interest, enhance their motivation, and improve their skills in the four basic aspects of English learning. The thesis aims to explore the practical application of games as an effective auxiliary method for teaching primary English. Through literature research, case analysis and observation, the author first analyzes the merits and problems of applying games in primary school English teaching, and then lists the necessary steps for implementing games. Later the author introduces some frequently-used and effective instructional games used in primary English classes. Finally, the author summarizes the work and makes a prospect. 

Key words : primary school English teaching; interest; game teaching; applying games; steps;

Contents

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Advantages of Applying Games in English Teaching2

2.1 Games motivate learners2

2.2 Games reduce learners’ tension3

2.3 Games improve learners’ communicative competence4

2.4 Games promote interpersonal relationships.5

3. Problems in Applying Games6

3.1 Inadequate understanding of game teaching.6

3.2 Low quality of teachers’ professional level7

3.3 Restrictions on time and the number of participants8

4. Steps to Implement a Game9

4.1 Preparing the game.9

4.2 Demonstrating the game10

4.3 Implementing the game10

4.4 Ending the game.11

4.5 Reflecting the game12

5. Practical Application of Games in Primary English Teaching.12

5.1 Pronunciation games12

5.2 Vocabulary games.13

5.3 Sentence games15

6. Conclusion.16

References.18