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Can computer games help to study English

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Can computer games help to study English
The game is a natural, useful and pleasant way to acquire new knowledge and skills. Its inclusion in the study of English can only bring benefitsWe've already talked about. Today, however, we will focus more specifically on computer games that are preferred by adolescents. 

Are computer games harmful

In the era of ever-growing technologies, accessible internet and computers it is perfectly normal that one of children's favorite entertainments should be this type of games. Many questions that keep parents excited - what is the appropriate age at which a child can start playing on a computer or tablet, how many hours a day can he do this, is there useful and harmful games, how to control addiction...? Very often, troubled by finding the right path, parents simply prohibit computer games and consider them mostly harmful to the health and development of their children. However, this is not quite true and if you are a parent and want to do smart things, use the passion of your children by selecting those games that will help them improve their level in English. 

How Computer Games Can Help in Learning a Foreign Language

There are really many ways and depend mostly on the type of game, as well as the age of your child. So before you completely ban computers and tablets from using for playing, try to learn more about what are the popular games at the moment. question your child because it will best give her information about fashion trends. The conversation will guide you in the particular interests of the little man. Do your own research to select those games that may be useful, except for fun. Here are some types of game that are suitable for different ages, which you can include in the entertainment of your children:

LingoKids

This is an Oxford University Press platform that offers training through entertainment for the youngest. It is suitable for children between 2 and 8 years old and there are a rich range of games with which they can start or expand their knowledge of English. Navigation is easy and children can handle themselves without having to constantly be engaged while they play. And the best part is, all the content is approved by teachers. The game can be played online or offline if you download it. the resources in it are diverse - games that can be independent or family, video lessons, songs or audio books. Parents can monitor their children's progress in all categories where they can develop their knowledge and skills - communication, creativity, critical thinking and interaction.

Monkey Puzzle

This is an educational game developed by experts at Cambridge to help children practice their skills of reading English. It is aimed at slightly older students who are still in the initial A1-A2 levels of the common European Language Framework (CEFR). In a fun interactive environment, young people can test their English reading skills. And the greatest dignity of the game is that it was created specifically to help children of this age prepare for Cambridge exams at Young Learners (Starters, Movers, Flyers).

Roblox

It's a game platform with very rich content. In it, besides ready games, you can also create such games. In general, it is best for children over 13 years old, but it is good to register in it and the games to choose from parents to avoid reaching out with unacceptable content for a given age. In general, it will help children overcome the language barrier and stress of expression. Because of their desire to fit in, they will be more motivated to develop and enrich their English skills and knowledge. Within the selected games they will also have an environment suitable for them to practice language while developing other skills such as ingenuity, logical and critical thinking.

Minecraft

It is possible that our previous proposals were unknown to you, but we are sure there is no person with access to the Internet today who has not heard of Minecraft. The game is really very, very popular and if your child is already obsessed with it, do not forbid him to play because it is certainly very useful. In general, the game is a virtual world where players have to survive by acquiring different things they need for life and by building facilities for living or other activities. Just because it is so similar to real life, it is able not only to teach children new things but also to develop many of their skills. Studies have shown that when children should decide an interesting task for them related to survival and progress in the game, they tend to show much more curiosity and diligence in learning new things. And here the spectrum of new knowledge is virtually unlimited starting from mathematics, going through history, astronomy and not least language. because the main language in which players communicate is English. Often, the tasks in the game require co-operation and joint work on solving a problem that is a good prerequisite for young people to communicate intensively on different topics. So they will not only have the incentive to fully self-devel in the necessary vocabulary, but also have a real environment to use it.  In conclusion, we can say that yes, computer games can really be useful. They improve cognitive flexibility, work memory, social skills and child problems solving skills. But as we said at the beginning, it is important that they are in line with age and interests. So if you need more help and guidance about which games are suitable for your child, you can consult the specialists at We have long discovered the benefits of games in foreign language learning and we can offer you many more interesting approaches to English that motivate every child. Look at our specialized courses Here..
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