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Abstract

The teaching and learning of foreign languages face various challenges, including foreign language anxiety (FLA). Educational games are increasingly gaining traction in the educational field as they can help reduce anxiety and boost motivation. This research aims to present the design, implementation, and evaluation of a game for teaching English as a foreign language. The study introduces the design of a serious game for English language learning, incorporating pedagogical resources and activities applicable both inside and outside the classroom. The game focuses on reinforcing and practising linguistic skills such as listening and reading comprehension through a narrative that offers diverse question formats. The game was designed for practising phrasal verbs in context, and it is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) at the B2 initial level. The research was conducted with students from the Faculty of Education at the University of Salamanca. Datacollected include students’ perspectives on the use of gamified resources and game-based learning. An evaluative study of the implemented resource was carried out in three different contexts, with data analysed using a mixed-method triangulation technique combining quantitative and qualitative data to validate results. Results indicate positive contributions of serious games in foreign language teaching and learning. However, there are opportunities to further incorporate oral and written production practice.