English as a Second Language Using Gamification: a Case Study in Sri Lanka

English could be considered the most influential language in the world because of its extensive usage in almost every day-to-day activity of human life. Therefore, it has increased the importance of learning English for non-native speakers. Despite the importance of learning English, students still lack motivation and face difficulties learning English. Past research highlighted that the traditional approach has failed to motivate and engage students in English learning activities. Therefore, researchers were encouraged to study novel gamification approaches in this problem domain. However, these technological advancements are rarely applied in developing countries like Sri Lanka. This paper presents a study of a mobile-based gamified English learning application for primary students in Sri Lanka. A comparison study will be performed with controlled and uncontrolled groups to analyse the effectiveness of the newer approach. This research primarily targets improving students’ vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, and motivation to learn the English language. Finally, students’ and teacherS' feedback will be collected and analysed for future improvements. Furthermore, it provides insight into the applicability of this newer practice to the Sri Lankan educational system.