Can Grammar be taught through Games?

Given the pursuit of excellence in second language (L2) teaching, this paper aims at discussing the issue of teaching grammar through game activities. Some definitions of grammar, followed by the place of grammar in L2 teaching will be introduced. In approaching games as a good way to teach grammar, some background information on games will be presented with regards to its place in language description nowadays. To give punch line in advance, what this paper will suggest is that games in language teaching must depend on such factors as the learners’ age and level, the motivation and interest in games, the size of group, the time devoted for the course and so on. This paper concludes that game activities, no matter how ingenious and sophisticated, are only one avenue of approach to improving language teaching.