THE ROLE OF PLAY AND EXPERIMENTATION IN CREATIVE LANGUAGE LEARNING
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This article explores the main role of play and experimentation as key elements in promoting creative language learning. Focusing on educational theories and practical classroom examples, it discusses how joyful and experimental approaches help students improve their imagination, boost confidence, and problem-solving skills. Play gives a chance to students to explore ideas freely, while experimentation encourages them to be risk-takers and innovators through errors. Together, both approaches create a learning environment that values curiosity and discovery over memorization.
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