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This paper comprises a systematic review of relevant published studies from the year 2013 to 2020 on the use of language games in enhancing ESL learners’ sentence construction. This systematic review aims to answer two research questions, i.e., what type of language games should be used with ESL learners to enhance their sentence construction and how do language games aid in teaching sentence construction effectively. Fifteen studies were systematically reviewed. Results indicate that both digital and non-digital language games are great tools to be used in a language classroom as it enhances ESL learners’ sentence construction by boosting their motivation in a fun learning atmosphere. However, non-digital language games are considered to be easier to employ as it does not require ICT. The limitation of the reviewed studies and suggestion for further research was discussed.
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