Impact of Online Video Games on the Acquisition of the English Language

Abstract

Children have become more proficient in English in the past few decades. One of the main reasons is the influence of video games. Students are exposed to video games to a great extent which allows them to learn English proficiently. This research aimed to highlight the impact of video games on English language learning, communication, vocabulary, and pronunciation. This study is qualitative in nature and all the data was gathered from different valid sources including journals and books. The games are a wonderful source of positive and motivating atmosphere hence are the best way to adopt a non-native language. The results highlighted that online video games can improve English language learning and communication. Moreover, learning via video games can improve the vocabulary and pronunciation of gamers.