Investigating the Potential of Online Video Games in Enhancing EFL Learners' Communication Skills

Ghaffour, Mohamed Toufik; Sarnou, Hanane

doi:10.13189/ujer.2021.090205

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“…It has been found that generally, video games are perceived as computerized games which require player input to manipulate certain elements within (Wilen-Daugenti, 2009). Video games facilitate active EFL acquisition and learning by presenting authentic situations in which language is used in accordance with various contexts, allowing for linguistic skill enhancements (Toufik & Hanane, 2021). Furthermore, video games provide features such as visuals, texts, sounds, and usage of lexical items.…”

Section: Video Games' Roles In Learning Englishmentioning

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The Role of Video Games in Learning English

Seli¹,

Santosa²

2022

IJLECR

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The aim of this study was to elucidate the role of video games as medium to be applied in a technique of learning English in Indonesia. Playing games has a vital role as a means of enhancing learners' reading, writing, listening, and speaking capabilities. In addition, video games offer unique opportunities for learners to master English grammar and expand their vocabularies. Furthermore, playing video games has a pivotal role in motivating EFL learners to communicate using EFL through their challenges, active player interaction, audio and visual elements, as well as contexts. The qualitative descriptive analysis was employed to explore the roles of video games as an EFL acquisition technique through the distribution of a Google Form questionnaire containing 39 questions, to which 57 respondents gave their opinions. Through the analysis, the researcher was able to confirm the validity of the aforementioned roles; the average values of the responses indicated that, in overall, the respondents were either in agreement or strong agreement with the provided statements. However, the results of the questionnaire were only able to illuminate the roles of video games as a medium to be applied in technique of learning English specifically in Indonesia. Thus, the researcher suggests that there is an opportunity to utilize the presented data to support future studies of larger scopes.

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The Role of Video Games in Learning English

Seli¹,

Santosa²

2022

IJLECR

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“…98% выборки считают онлайнвидеоигры полезными для изучения английского языка, 72% отметили положительное влияние на навы-ки говорения и аудирования. Отмечалось благоприятное влияние на навыки межкультурной коммуникации, так как среди игроков есть представители разных национальностей [23].…”

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The Relationship between Types of Video Games and Communicative Skills of Young Players: The Systematic Literature Review Using the PRISMA Tool

Salomatova

2024

Современная Зарубежная Психология

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<p style="text-align: justify;">The article presents a systematic review of studies on the effects of different types of video games on the communication skills of adolescent and young adult gamers. To conduct the systematic review, the PRISMA methodology was used, which offers an algorithm that makes the literature review as objective as possible. This methodology involves searching for articles of interest in databases based on keywords. Of the 1,953 articles retrieved from 2018—2023, 9 studies were included in the qualitative synthesis after going through the identification, screening, and eligibility stages. Based on the results of analysis of data from these studies, video games have the potential to develop communication skills in adolescents and young adults. The most pronounced effect is demonstrated by massively multiplayer online video games (MMOG), since during the game the participants actively interact with each other using oral and written communication. MMOGs motivate players to learn English, its grammar and vocabulary, and the ability to communicate confidently increases the players’ self-esteem and provides skills in intercultural interaction. Further development of issues related to the practical use of MMOGs within the framework of foreign language training courses seems promising.</p>

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“…Based on the results demonstrated by Toufik and Hanane (2021), League of Legends is responsible for enhancing players' intercultural competence by developing their awareness of intercultural differences and knowledge about the values, beliefs, and practices of other cultures. However, there have been some limitations and ambiguities during the Covid-19 pandemic.…”

Section: League Of Legends In Developing Learners' Iccmentioning

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MOBA Games in EFL Educational Settings For Intercultural Language Teaching

Ghaffour

SARNOU

2022

LLT Journal

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This paper unveils the relative merits of multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) games in EFL educational settings for educational purposes, particularly rechecking the influence of League of Legends (LoL) on the EFL learners’ ICC. We have used Byram’s (1997) Model as a framework of assessment for thematic analysis, and both the Cultural Intelligence Scale (CQS), modified by Gozzoli and Gazzaroli (2018) and the Assessment of Intercultural Competence of Chinese College Students (AIC-CCS) by Wu et al. (2013) to ensure a consistent questionnaire. Our participants were 75 Algerian EFL learners (Males=86,7%, Females= 13,3%) from different educational levels, aged 20.08 (SD= 2.99). The results indicate a need to design a more convenient MOBA game as a replace for LoL, as well as adopting a flexible assessment continuous guidance to ensure appropriate ICC instruction.

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Investigating the Potential of Online Video Games in Enhancing EFL Learners' Communication Skills

Cited by 6 publications

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The Role of Video Games in Learning English

The Role of Video Games in Learning English

The Relationship between Types of Video Games and Communicative Skills of Young Players: The Systematic Literature Review Using the PRISMA Tool

MOBA Games in EFL Educational Settings For Intercultural Language Teaching

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