Today a few words about strategies , which can be used to use board games to develop your child’s language skills. Board games are a great tool for language learning because they combine fun and learning in one. Here are five ways to do it.
Choose board games with a language theme
There are many board games that focus on language learning. By choosing such a game, you make learning a pleasure for your child. You can choose games related to grammar, vocabulary or conversation, depending on your child’s level.
Use a foreign language while playing
During the game, encourage your child to use their native language and the language they are learning. Ask them to read the questions, answer them in the target language and explain their decisions in English. This will allow them to practice the language in communication and develop fluency in speaking.
Conduct conversations about the game
After the game is over, talk to your child about what happened and what their strategies were. Encourage them to describe their movements, decisions and emotions in English. This will help them build storytelling skills and expand their vocabulary.
Create vocabulary related to the game:
During the game, pay attention to words that are used and unfamiliar to your child. Write down the words on cards and then discuss their meanings together. Create sentences with this vocabulary to consolidate new words and phrases.
Organize tournaments or games with other children
Allowing your child to interact with other children while playing is a great way to practice language in a social context. You can organize get-togethers with friends that include tournaments of language-related board games. This will not only provide entertainment, but will also allow you to practice the language and develop social skills.
Remember that the key to success is to encourage your child to enjoy board games freely and regularly. Fun should be the priority, and learning the language will be a natural outcome of the process. Give yourself and your child time to implement this process. At first, the child may rebel or not want to speak English. Don’t push, give it time. You, on the other hand, take small steps yourself and use language and you will see the results of your regularity. Need vocabulary, useful when playing here is a free ebook for you
