Why and how should video games be used in the FLE classroom?

The use of video games in the FLE classroom is an innovative approach to engaging learners and energizing learning. Here we explore the gamification (or ludification) in the FLE classroom through an expert look at this methodology.

What is gamification?

Gamification involves transposing game mechanics into a learning and knowledge acquisition process.

We use game motivation techniques to :

🎯 Set objectives to accomplish a mission.
🏆 Involve through competition and challenge.
🤝 Encourage team teamwork.

Why use video games in the FLE classroom?

The video game is an authentic documentjust like a text, video or song. It creates a real action pedagogy where students practice French without realizing it by immersing themselves in an interactive universe.

What’s more, video games mobilize all language skills :
🎧 Oral comprehension thanks to integrated dialogues and sounds.
📖 Written comprehension via menus, objectives and instructions.
💬 Oral and written expression through interactions and scenarios to be completed.
👀 Visual and cognitive skills thanks to the diversity of media (text, sound, images).

Concrete examples of using video games in the classroom

🎮 For beginners (A1-A2) A hidden object game to work on the vocabulary of object vocabulary and spatial location.
🕵️ For intermediate levels (B1-B2) An enigma game (Point n’ Click) encourages you to formulate hypotheses and use the language of advice.
🏛 For advanced levels (C1-C2) A narrative game developed by journalists to help you understand the workings of municipal politics and management.

Any last words of advice?

Video games are a cultural cultural production as rich as comics, cinema or literature.. It offers a variety of themes, scenarios and graphic styles to suit all teaching objectives. Don’t hesitate to integrate video games into the classroom to capture your learners’ attention and reinforce their commitment!

Want to find out more about gamification?

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