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The Power of Games in Language Classrooms | Abdul Qayom Salik | TEDxDarulaman

What if the most powerful tool in language classrooms is not grammar, but games? For young English language teacher Abdul Qayum Salik, this question grew out of personal struggle. As a language learner, he loved English but felt afraid to speak it in traditional classrooms where rules, structures, and correction came first. Language felt more like mathematics than communication. As a teacher, Salik noticed the same fear in his students—quiet classrooms, hesitant voices, and learners who knew the rules but avoided speaking. Everything changed when he introduced games. Through role play, storytelling, and interactive activities, students became more confident, motivated, and willing to speak without fear of mistakes. This talk explores how games transform language classrooms into safe spaces for communication. It shows how play increases motivation, builds courage, and helps students develop fluency naturally. The power of games lies not in fun alone, but in their ability to turn fear into participation—and learners into speakers. Abdul Qayom Salik is an educator from Kabul, Afghanistan, with a Master’s in Education and over 12 years of teaching experience. He believes teaching should be more than just following rules and books; it should spark curiosity, creativity, and real connection. Over the years, he has developed new ways to make English learning exciting and meaningful for students. He believes English teaching can be redefined, moving away from traditional methods toward a classroom where imagination, joy, and communication come first. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx