THE EFFECT OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE AND GAMIFICATION ON LEARNING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE IN THE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF PAKISTAN

Abstract

mixed-method approach was employed in this research to explore the impact of emotional intelligence and gamification on learning English as a second language (ESL) among students studying at The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. By using both quantitative surveys, which utilized a Likert scale to gauge perceptions from 100 ESL learners, and qualitative interviews with 20 individuals (10 males, 10 females), insights were gained into subjective experiences that complemented empirical data analysis conducted via SPSS version 23. Among other objectives set for investigating these factors' influences upon communication development skills as well - once results confirmed two accepted hypotheses indicating positive relationships between all three variables overall implying significance towards enhancing ESL education practices or future research pursuits further so.