Teaching English and Language Learning English Journal
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): February

Developing Gamification Strategies to Boost English Speaking Skills: Manuscript Submission: Developing Gamification Strategies to Boost English Speaking Skills

Mendrofa, Nur Shiyam (Unknown)
Zebua, Malili (Unknown)
Gulo, Lefis Niwati (Unknown)
Waruwu, Puspa Triyani (Unknown)
Laowo, Fitriyana Purnama S. (Unknown)
N.Cui, Siti Khafifah Shaleh (Unknown)
Zebua, Muharni Sartika (Unknown)
Waruwu, Yaredi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Feb 2026

Abstract

Speaking skill is a crucial component of English language learning; however, many EFL students experience anxiety, low confidence, and limited opportunities to practice oral communication. This study aims to develop gamification strategies to boost English speaking skills among third-semester students of the English Education Study Program at Universitas Nias. The study employed a Research and Development (R&D) design using the ADDIE model, consisting of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation stages. The participants were ten students selected from one class with a total population of thirty-eight students. Data were collected through speaking tests, observation checklists, questionnaires, and documentation. The findings indicate that the developed gamification strategies increased students’ motivation, participation, confidence, and speaking fluency. These results suggest that gamification, when systematically designed, can serve as an effective instructional strategy for improving English speaking skills in higher education EFL contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

telle

Publisher

Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

TELLE Journal is an OPEN ACCESS journal aims to provide opportunity for research to publish research articles of analyses, studies, research reports, application of theories, material development, and reviews. The scopes of the journal cover English Language, English linguistics, English literature, ...