DIGITALIZING TRADITIONAL GAMES TO ENHANCE ENGLISH SPEAKING SKILLS AND MOTIVATION AMONG INDONESIAN SECONDARY STUDENTS

Abstract

This study investigates the integration of digitalized traditional games as an innovative approach to improve English-speaking skills and learning motivation among Indonesian secondary students. By combining cultural heritage with digital pedagogy, the study explores how digital adaptations of traditional games can make language learning more engaging and communicative. Using a mixed-method design, the research involved 60 students and 3 English teachers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Data were collected through pre- and post-speaking tests, questionnaires, and interviews. Results indicate that students who learned through digitalized traditional games demonstrated significant improvement in speaking fluency, pronunciation accuracy, and motivation levels. The findings suggest that this hybrid method bridges cultural learning with technological innovation, supporting both linguistic competence and cultural appreciation in English education.