Arabia: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Arab
Vol 17, No 2 (2025): JURNAL ARABIA

Educational Games for Enhancing Arabic Language Proficiency: A Literature Review at the Madrasah Aliyah Level

Hunainah Hunainah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya)
Tanti Oktorisa (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya)
Devita Novia Rahmah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya)
Annisa Nurjannah (Universitas Muhammadiyah Palangkaraya)



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Publish Date
15 Dec 2025

Abstract

Abstract The teaching of Arabic in Madrasah Aliyah (Islamic senior high school) continues to encounter various challenges, including limited learning media, monotonous teaching methods, and low student motivation. While numerous methods have been introduced, studies specifically addressing the integration of educational games in Arabic language learning at Madrasah Aliyah are still scarce. A game-based approach, however, has been recognized as effective in improving student engagement, motivation, and mastery of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This study adopts a library research method with descriptive analysis to examine the effectiveness of educational games, key success factors, and their theoretical and practical implications. The findings reveal that educational games contribute to vocabulary development, enhance speaking and listening skills, and foster students’ confidence and motivation. Successful implementation depends on well-designed games, alignment with curriculum objectives, the teacher’s role as facilitator, and the integration of technological tools such as Quizizz and Wordwall. Theoretically, this study affirms the shift toward an interactive, student-centered learning model. Practically, the findings support the use of innovative strategies that address the specific needs of Madrasah Aliyah students and serve as a reference for teachers, curriculum developers, and researchers in optimizing Arabic language learning through contextual and enjoyable methods.

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Arabia

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Articles to be received and published in the Journal of Arabia must be included in the scope of the field of Arabic Language Education. This journal not only invites scientists, lecturers, and professors from Islamic institutions only, but we invite anyone who will contribute by submitting an ...