Lingua-Legends Approach: A Quote-Based English Grammar Instruction

Abstract

Deeper linguistic comprehension and student engagement can be achieved by rethinking grammar instruction using relevant quotations. Standard grammar training often falls short because it places too much emphasis on memorization and repetitious exercises with little practical application. Since these conventional methods do not help students use the language, there is a growing movement toward more creative ways, like digital game-based learning. By utilizing students' preexisting interests, such as their favorite games and cultural backgrounds, these modern approaches make studying feel more natural and engaging, which ultimately aids in their language acquisition. This study evaluated the "Lingua-Legends Approach," a novel instructional method using dialogue from Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) and quotes from Philippine national heroes to teach English grammar. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design among Grade 12 students, the research compared this approach against traditional instruction. Results indicated that although both groups started at similar proficiency levels, the Lingua-Legends group achieved a significantly higher post-test mean score than the control group. Although the gain scores were higher for the experimental group, the difference was not statistically significant, and the effect size was small. The study concludes that this approach is a viable alternative that enhances final proficiency by leveraging student interests.