USING GAMIFICATION TOOLS TO TEACH ENGLISH TO NAVAL FORCES PERSONNEL FOR NATO MISSION READINESS
USING GAMIFICATION TOOLS TO TEACH ENGLISH TO NAVAL FORCES PERSONNEL FOR NATO MISSION READINESS

Summary/Abstract: With the increasing importance of multinational cooperation within NATO operations, naval forces personnel, including officers, petty officers, and non-commissioned officers, must be proficient in English for effective communication. Traditional methods may sometimes prove insufficient, but gamification, incorporating points, competition, and real-time feedback, offers an innovative solution to enhance language learning for dynamic military operations. This paper explores the integration of gamification tools into military English training, emphasizing their effectiveness in improving communication skills, technical vocabulary acquisition, and team-based collaboration. Through case studies involving naval personnel, this article demonstrates how gamified activities, such as mission simulations, vocabulary challenges, and emergency response exercises, create engaging, task-based learning environments that mirror real-world operational scenarios. The findings indicate that gamification not only encourages higher engagement and motivation, but also enhances the readiness of naval forces personnel for NATO operations. By providing practical applications and insights from classroom implementation, this research highlights the potential of gamification to transform language training in military contexts, providing naval personnel with the language proficiency and confidence required to perform effectively in multinational missions.

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