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examine games that mo3vate students to learn from grammar and vocabulary ac3vi3es.  \n• Grammar is an important aspect of language learning, but instruc4on doesn’t always have to focus directly on teaching rules .  \n• Students enjoy varied methods of learning English grammar and vocabulary.  \n• Today’s games will help students learn, review, and internalize through personal connec4ons and having fun!  \nKate Bain  \nKate Bain taught English as a foreign or second language for over thirteen years in K-12 and university seGngs . She was an English language Fellow in Colombia before moving to Washington, DC to work at Georgetown University and now at the U.S. Department of State. She enjoys her current role, in which she gets to manage the American English social media channels and website.  \nUsing Games in the Classroom to Build Vocabulary and Grammar Skills  \nKate Bain  \nUsing Games in the Classroom to Build Vocabulary and Grammar Skills  \nKate Bain  \nDiscussion Ques3ons:  \n1. What fun ac4vi4es do you do in the classroom to help your students develop their vocabulary skills?  \n2. How do you use games in your English language classroom?  \n3. What are the advantages of using games in the classroom? 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