September 28, 2025International Journal of Game-Based LearningOpen Access

Comparing the Effects of Playful Pedagogical Activities and Traditional Methods on EFL Vocabulary Learning

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XLXiaoyan LiQinghai University MKMarjaana KangasUniversity of Helsinki JZJie ZhangNanyang Technological University

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Quantitative comparison shows both playful and traditional methods enhance vocabulary in EFL learners, indicating effectiveness in teaching approaches.

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Both playful pedagogical activities and traditional methods effectively support vocabulary learning in EFL.
Quantitative data from pre- and post-tests revealed no significant difference between learning methods.
This observational analysis involved 80 fourth-graders in China across two classes taught by the same educator.
Playful activities were perceived as innovative, highlighting their practical value and outlining implementation challenges.

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Li et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d913b24ddcf71ba560bff5 https://doi.org/10.4018/ijgbl.389046

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Quantitative comparison shows both playful and traditional methods enhance vocabulary in EFL learners, indicating effectiveness in teaching approaches.

Comparing the Effects of Playful Pedagogical Activities and Traditional Methods on EFL Vocabulary Learning

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Comparing the Effects of Playful Pedagogical Activities and Traditional Methods on EFL Vocabulary Learning

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