Maryani, Maryani
(2018)
How effective are L1 Games in Improving the Understanding of English Grammar for
University Students?
International Journal of Language, Literature, Culture, and Education, 1.
ISSN 2462-1846
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Abstract
This study reveals the university students’ responses on how effective is the use of L1 games
in increasing their understanding of English (L2) grammar. It is worthy of note to discover
how the use of Indonesian (L1) games could improve the students’ grammar comprehension.
The purposes of this study are to discover the university students’ opinion of using games in
any grammar classes they have experienced, their feedback on the use of L1 games in
learning L2 grammar, and the effectiveness of the use of L1 games in improving their
understanding of L2 grammar. The data were obtained from the two questionnaires
distributed to 43 Indonesian university students, who took Grammar: Verb Patterns class, in
two different meetings and also from class observation in four consecutive class meetings.
The data were analyzed by counting the students’ opinion in the two questionnaires one by
one and then putting them into several tables with certain categories. The findings show that
the use of L1 games are effective for improving students’ grammar comprehension. By
engaging in L1 games, students learn L2 grammar in a more enjoyable yet meaningful way.
As a result, their English grammar understanding will increase remarkably together with their
enjoyment in participating in the games. Results from the study provide insights and
strategies for any university lecturers in providing their students with L1 games to improve
their students’ comprehension of English grammar. The result of this study can also be used
for any teachers to include their L1 games in teaching English grammar to their students.
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