The Effectiveness of Grammar Games on ESL Learners' Noun Knowledge

This report investigates the effectiveness of using grammar games to enhance ESL learners' understanding of singular and plural nouns. The research includes an introduction outlining the importance of English as a global language and the challenges faced by ESL learners in mastering grammar, particularly singular and plural nouns. Chapter 2 reviews the literature on grammar games and their impact on ESL learners. The report examines various types of grammar games and their perceived effectiveness in improving noun comprehension. Chapter 3 details the research methodology, including the research design, population, sample, research instruments, data collection, and analysis methods. Chapter 4 presents the data analysis, discussion, and findings. The report concludes with recommendations for further research and the practical application of grammar games in ESL classrooms. The study aims to determine the most effective grammar games and the learners' perceptions of these games, providing valuable insights for ESL educators and learners.

Research matrix

Table of Contents
TITLE: “The effectiveness of using grammar games to enhance ESL Learners' understanding of
singular nouns and plural nouns”.....................................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Action Research.............................................................................................................1
Introduction............................................................................................................................1
Problem Statement..................................................................................................................1
Research objective .................................................................................................................2
Research Questions................................................................................................................2
Hypothesis..............................................................................................................................2
Significance and rationale of research....................................................................................2
Limitation of study.................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2: Literature Review...........................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3
Effectiveness of grammar games in enhancing ESL learners' understanding of singular nouns
and plural nouns.....................................................................................................................3
Different types of grammar games.........................................................................................4
Various perception of ESL learners' on the usage of grammar games...................................6
SUMMARY...........................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY.............................................................................8
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................8
Research design......................................................................................................................8
Research plan..........................................................................................................................9
Population and samples..........................................................................................................9
Research instrument...............................................................................................................9
Pilot research........................................................................................................................10
Data collection......................................................................................................................10
Data analysis.........................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 4: DATA ANALYSIS................................................................................................11
DISCUSSION ...............................................................................................................................22
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .........................................................................23

REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................26

TITLE: “The effectiveness of using grammar games to enhance ESL
Learners' understanding of singular nouns and plural nouns”
Chapter 1: Action Research
Introduction
English is a most common language used by individuals across the world. This language
belongs to West German and was initially spoken in England. With the changing time, English
became one of the leading language that is being used at international scale. English is now
becoming basic requirement of every person as it is used as a secondary official language in
approximately 60 states. As per the requirement of English in each profession, people are
becoming more conscious about learning this language for communicating effectively with
everyone easily. ESL stands for English as a second language (Han, 2015). This term can be
defined as the teaching of English language to student or individuals who usually speaks
different or native language but they are living in that country where English is being used as
main and common spoken language. This program is much helpful for students as well as
professional for improving their spoken and written English language. It has been analysed that
there are certain institution which are conducting ESL programs for the individuals who are
seeking for enhancing their command over English (Bennui, 2016). Now a days, Teachers or
individuals are using grammar games in ESL programs in order to enhance their knowledge and
understanding on singular and plural nouns. This research has been conducted for identifying
importance and benefits of grammar games in ESL programs. Along with this, it will also help
learners in improving their knowledge over the singular and plural form of English grammar
which is being used by individuals effectively so that their learning can be done in effective
manner.
Problem Statement
The main problem due to which this research has been conducted is that is to enhance
knowledge of individuals over the ESL programs or institution as it helps them in getting better
job in foreign countries. It has been seen that these individuals are not aware about the different
learning programs and involved activities which are used ESL institution that are helpful for
individuals in learning English language (McArthur, Lam-McArthur and Fontaine, 2018). In
addition to this, it has also been seen that non appropriate knowledge over this English teaching
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institution keeps the individual away from their dream. This research will help individuals in
improving their knowledge on over different learning practices which have been used by ESL
teachers in order to make employees learn in effective manner.
Research objective
 To study the effectiveness of grammar games in enhancing ESL learners' understanding
of singular nouns and plural nouns.
 To determine the various grammar games which significantly impacts upon
understanding of singular and plural nouns of ESL learners.
 To identify the ESL learners' perception on the use of grammar games in enhancing their
understanding of singular and plural nouns.
Research Questions
 How effective are the grammar games in enhancing ESL Learners’ understanding of
singular nouns and plural nouns?
 Which type of grammar game has a significant impact on ESL learners' understanding of
singular and plural nouns?
 What are the ESL learners’ perceptions on the use of grammar games in enhancing their
understanding of singular nouns and plural nouns?
Hypothesis
Significance and rationale of research
The main purpose of current research is to evaluate role of grammar games in ESL
programs so that students can improve their knowledge on singular and plural nouns. From
researchers perspective this research will also enhance command of investigator themselves on
English language. It will also improve their grammar which will help them in working this
specific stream that is related to English learning institutions. Along with this, improvement in
English grammar will open up numerous of job opportunities for learners in foreign countries as
they can easily grab job in their favourite location with effective command over English.
Limitation of study
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Chapter 2: Literature Review
INTRODUCTION
Literature review refers to the scholar paper that narrates reader about the topic. This
paper covers information based on the research questions according to the perception of various
authors. With reference to current study, this section covers information based on different types
of grammar games, their influence over ESL learners in the understanding of singular and plural
nouns. Under this, all objectives are described as below in detailed manner.
Effectiveness of grammar games in enhancing ESL learners' understanding of singular nouns and
plural nouns.
According to the perception of Zhou, (2009) it has been analysed that grammar games are
becoming most trendy method which helps teacher in conveying right message to learners' so
that they could enhance their understanding on singular and plural nouns. It has been further
evaluated by author that grammar games develops competitive streak among learners which
makes them learn faster. It also develops interest among learners as they learn through the
medium of game (The Ultimate Guide to ESL Grammar Games, 2019). Along with this,
grammar games boost up the mind of learners effectively and influences them to learn each and
every chapter and topic of singular and plural nouns in effective manner. As a result, it can be
said that grammar games are much effective for learners which supports them in learning both
the noun, their uses and differences in playful manner.
From the the perspective of another author named as...., it has been seen that ESL
institution helps individuals in improving their knowledge over English language. These
institution not only work on spoken area of individual, but it also focuses on enhancing their
written English. The author have further stated that with the passing time demand for English
language is increasing rapidly because, it is used as one of the common language that is used
across the world for professional purposes. According to (Shintani, 2015) if an individual owes
command over this language then it is easier for them to work effectively in foreign countries
and can also grow their career in effective manner. While looking after the perspective of
institution towards this scenario. It has been analysed that these English intuitions are now
focusing on using different games and technological tool by which they can easily improve
knowledge over English. It can be said that games are considered as the effective method which
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helps individual in increasing their interest over the learning. In addition to this, games are
providing practical scenario to individuals with which they can effectively learn in playful
manner. Games in learning session not only makes learners energetic but helps them in learning
in quick manner. From over all knowledge, it has seen that there are numerous of learning games
which are being used by ESL institutions such as debate, group discussion, speech on desired
topic and many more. With reference to learning grammar section of English, all of these games
helps ESL teacher in making students interacts with one another so that maximum English could
be used by them at the time of their interaction. Along with this, increase in interaction in
English allows individuals to understand where these guys are making mistakes. It can be said
that individual are able to find out new mistakes of others when they hear someone other making
out mistakes in verbal session.
Apart from this, it has also been seen that there are numerous of another grammar games
which have been used by ESL teachers in order to help learners in learning faster manner. Also,
some of the common grammar games are Board Race, word jumble race, The mime, The hot
seat etc. According to Polio and Shea, 2014, it has been seen that all of these games are quite
common for all and used by maximum number of ESL institution. These games allows learner in
learning in a effective manner without facing much trouble in understanding complication of
grammar. In addition this, these games also helps them in improving their knowledge on
grammar in interesting and non forgettable manner. Mainly individual who are learning English
faces trouble related to singular and plural form of English. This is because, its quite difficult for
them to deal with the grammar of foreign language with whom they are not familiar. As a result,
it can be said that with the help of ESL English grammar games its easier for individuals to learn
in an effective manner. While understanding the perspective of ESL teachers, it has been seen
that these teachers also gives more importance to ESL games in comparison of theoretical
knowledge because according to them it is helpful for them to maintain interest of students in the
learning session for long period of time.
Different types of grammar games
As per thoughts given by Diab, 2015, it has been analysed that ESL teachers are using
different grammar games which helps them in making individual learn in effective manner. It has
been observed that in the initial time individuals were using simple games such as black board
activities and interclass quiz among the individuals. In these methods, learners were getting
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opportunities to communicate to their friends and teacher where they conduct certain competitive
game for all. The main advantage of these games is that student gets opportunity to prove their
knowledge in the class over English grammar(singular and plural). This influences interest of
individuals in enhancing their knowledge in more effective manner. These common class room
games are described as below in detailed manner:
Black Board: As per view point of Apel and Werfel, 2014 teachers write some singular
or plural words on black board and ask its students to write correct form of nouns in front of
presented word on black board. It has been further analysed that black board games are quite
interesting for students as they are getting chance to show up their knowledge in whole class.
Along with this, another benefit of this game is that it enhances knowledge of entire class by
engaging some of them in the game activity. As a result, it can be said that these activities places
positive influence over ESL learners as with the support of this these employees are able to
maximise their knowledge in positive manner.
Competition within class: It is one of the common practice which is being used by ESL
learners from Past time. In this game, ESL learner conducts a basic competition within the class
in which students area asked to participate in a verbal activity where they are asking as well as
answering to questions related to singular and plural noun. This kind of game develops
competition among the learners and also contributes in making them learn in a fast manner.
Visual aids: It is considered as the another interesting game which includes numerous of
pictures, images and other visible things which are helpful in clearing concept of individuals who
are seeking to learn English Grammar by their heart. According to Bailey, 2014, ESL teachers
are also taking help of the latest or upgraded technology in which individual are able to
understanding the concepts of singular and plural nouns with the help of visual displays. These
visual displays includes picture and videos that attracts students towards the concept effectively.
In addition to this, it has also been seen that these visual aids are selected by the teachers
according to the age group of students. For instance: if age of students or ESL learners is
between 11- 17 years then the teacher will select cartoons, characters and other attractive images
which attracts the student at highest level and also influences them to learn in effective manner.
On the other hand, while discussing about students of age group 18 and above, it can be said that
ESL learners are using quite serious and meaningful images for improving knowledge on
singular and plural nouns.
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On the basis above made discussion, it has been analysed that there are different types of
games used by ESL teachers while teaching their students about singular and plural nouns. It can
be said that among all the games, games related with visual aids are mostly used by ESL teachers
as it helps them in maintaining interest of students in the class. Furthermore, it has also been
analysed that learning done from visuals aids makes students learn for long term. As a result,
with this learning students will be able to use this gained knowledge on grammar for longer
period of time.
As per given by Park, 2015, it can be said that all of the learning games significantly
helps individuals or ESL learners in enhancing their knowledge on singular and plural nouns.
This is because, grammar games includes various kind of interesting ways which attracts and
sustain ESL Learners in their studies. It has also been seen that visual games also includes
certain test series that helps ESL teacher in creating competition among the learners as they all
have to participate in the game. This participation enhances knowledge of learners. Along with
this, the remaining ESL learners who are not participating in the same also gets chance to
improve their knowledge on singular and plural noun. According to Straus, Kaufman and Stern,
2014, it can be said that grammar games places positive impact over the ESL learners as they are
now able learn in effective and quick manner. Furthermore, it has also been seen that learning of
singular and plural nouns through grammar games not only improves their verbal command over
language but it also helps them in improving their written English too.
Various perception of ESL learners' on the usage of grammar games
According to the views presented by Hasan and Tan, (2017) it has been evaluated that
grammar games have modified the learning pattern of learner. It can be said that usage of
grammar games in learning singular and plural nouns have developed different perception in
ESL learners towards it. It has been analysed that some of the ESL learner believes that grammar
games helps individual in learning faster as it makes learning interesting. On the other hand
remaining, individual believes that grammar games are time wasting activities as through this
people indulge into games and they forgot to understand actual motive of learning. As a result,
their gained knowledge on singular and plural noun does not sustain longer.
While on the other hand, with the perspective of different author named as …., it has
been analysed that perception of ESL learners completely depends upon their culture and
upbringing areas. Along with this, there perception also depends upon their educational
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background too. Some of the learners who have learned English from their starting learning age
believes that learning developed from face to face interaction is more effective in comparison of
the learning which is done with the help of technological tools. This learners also states that
learning is the practice which can be done effectively with the help of serious attitude of learners
as well as teacher who guides individuals to learn the important language in effective manner.
Furthermore, these learners have also stated that ESL institutes are using numerous of grammar
learning games in order to improve learning capability of individual. According to the perception
of Kotsyuk, 2015, they completely believe that adoption of grammar learning game is seen as the
profit earning method or strategy for the ESL institutions because with the help of attractive
games they can easily influence interest of learners towards them. The usage of attractive games
ultimately increases number of students in the ESL. As a result, they gets opportunities to
increase their profit margins. These learners also believes that the main focus of ESL institutions
to maximise their profitability without concerning about learning of students. At the same time,
some of the another ESL learners also believes that there are usage of grammar games helps
learners in learning deep knowledge of English grammar with the help of games in playful
manner. These learners have personally thinks that learning is somewhat boring procedure
therefore, it is essential for teachers to use different tools, strategies and methods with the help of
which they can retain individual to remain loyal with the ESL institutions for longer period of
time. As per the view point of Tammenga-Helmantel, Arends and Canrinus, 2014, learners
thinks that it is also helpful for the individuals who takes games sessions in ESL institutions
because with the help of these games it is easier for them to grab all the learnings for longer
period of time with them. Along with this, these learners also believes that the learning gained by
the students with the help of grammar games helps them in clearing their concepts in more
detailed manner. This helps these learners using the gained knowledge for long period of time at
market place.
Apart from this, it has also been seen that some authors also believes that English
grammar games looks like the short warm – up activities which develops interest of learning
among learners. According to Subramaniam and Khan, 2016, The best time to use grammar
games in class is mid of the session. This means after completion of theoretical training of
learners as when learners are aware about theoretical concept of grammar then are easily able to
relate their learning with the theory part. Games are also considered as the best for enhancing
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knowledge over the grammar part of foreign languages. Therefore, it is essential for ESL teacher
or trainer to select right game for their students so that their learning can be done in right
direction and also makes it easier for the learner to maximise their command over singular and
plural noun of English Grammar.
SUMMARY
On the basis of above made description done in the literature review section, it has been
concluded that visual aids are considered as the best grammar games which are beneficial for the
ESL learners in improving their knowledge over the singular and plural nouns. In this overall
section, maximum of the authors have shown their positive influence of grammar games over
ESL learners because they thinks these games develops interest among learners towards the
learning which helps them in grabbing the knowledge in quick manner.
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
Research methodology is considered as the sequential methods which are being used by
investigator for gathering information on chosen topic in order to complete research effectively.
It includes various sub sections such as research design, research plan, population and samples,
research instrument, pilot research, data collection and data analysis in order to obtain findings
on the influence of grammar games on ESL learners on understanding singular and plural nouns.
All of the stated terms along with their description are described as below:
Research design
Research design is considered as the systematic approach which guides investigator in
conducting an effective research study. Adoption of right research design helps investigator in
obtaining true and authentic research outcome that is valuable for all. Research design are mainly
of four types that is descriptive research, evaluation research, exploratory research and
explanatory research. In the current study, investigator has chosen descriptive type of research
design. It includes both pre and post test analysis. The main reason behind choosing descriptive
research design is that it helps researcher in deeply analysing the topic in order to test it in
appropriate manner in past as well as in future too.
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Research plan
Research plan is considered as the short document that consist of basic but important
terms of overall research project. All of the information of this project is represented concise and
logical manner. This paper is being shared with research associated people which guides them at
each and every plan of the investigation. With reference to the current study, formulation of
effective research plan will help readers to get persuaded towards the research topic that is “The
Effectiveness of Using Grammar Games to Enhance ESL Learners’ Understanding of Singular
Nouns and Plural nouns” so that they can give value to the same.
Population and samples
Population in research refers to the total number of potential people who are going to be
taken into consideration for the purpose of conducting an effective research. Under this,
investigator selects few respondents as the sample size from whom whole information for the
investigation will going to be taken for attaining true outcome for the same. For current
investigation, researcher has chosen sample population from the overall ESL institute. In this
overall 25 students are selected as the sample size in 14 are boys and 11 are girls. All of the
chosen sample students are categorised into two groups that are controlled and experimental
groups. Here, control group is treated as normal one whereas experimental group has been
judged through different sessions.
Research instrument
Research instrument refers to the measurement tools which are especially formulated in
order to collect information on the specified research topic. These tools are questionnaire,
survey, observation and focus groups. Research instruments also records gathered information
which is later used for attaining project results. In context to present investigation, researcher
will use different research instrument such as document analysis, observation, semi structured
interview. All three of these methods are described as below:
Document analysis: It is considered as the qualitative kind of research under which
documents are portrayed by investigator for the giving valuable meaning to the stated topic.
Document analysis is also seen as the systematic procedure that is being used by investigator for
analysing whole research effectively.
Observation: Observation is a kind of research instrument in which investigator collects
data on their own level on the basis of their own observation. In this, investigator logically use
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