Using Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TRPGs) as a Method of Improving Speaking Skills in Teaching English as a Foreign LanguageGolob, Luka (Avtor) Skela, Janez (Mentor) gamificationTabletop Role-Playing Game (TRPG)Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)English as a Foreign Language (EFL)high schoolThis MA thesis examines the use of Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TRPGs) in English as a foreign language education. The first part of the dissertation deals with gamification and game-based learning, defines what TRPGs are and how they compare to other types of games, their benefits, detriments, and how they may be used in a language learning classroom. The main skills found to receive some improvement are speaking skills and foreign language speaking confidence. The second part of the dissertation describes the action study which took place in Ljubljana, with a group of general high school students. The TRPG system used was Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition. Based on personal observations and student feedback, students managed to improve their speaking skills and speaking confidence in English and a majority reported having fun during the meetings.20232023-09-23 07:45:49Magistrsko delo/naloga150789VisID: 532636sl