Kahoot: uma maneira divertida de aprender a língua inglesa

Abstract

This article presents a study about the use of Kahoot/Quiz as an assistant in the process of disinhibition, socialization and learning in English language classes, in the first years of elementary school taught in a language course "Clubinho do Inglês" School. The goal is to review English language subjects using the Kahoot / Quiz, a game that takes place in real time and verify to what extent this digital resource helps in the teaching and learning process of English Language, and also if it promotes disinhibition, socialization and communication of the students. For this purpose, a bibliographical research was held about the importance of playfulness in English classes and how games can contribute in this aspect. For the data collection, the researcher observed the students participation during the activities, the scores that they reached in the game and rely on the results of the evaluation of students about the activities, elaborated by Kahoot. Therefore, it was verified that Kahoot / Quiz can contribute to English language learning in a playful, uninhibited and communicative way.