Published November 16, 2025 | Version v1
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The Impact of Video Games on English Language Acquisition among Primary School Children: A Case Study from North Macedonia

  • 1. Assistant professor, English Department, Faculty of Philology, Goce Delcev University, Stip, North Macedonia
  • 2. Associate Professor, English Department, Faculty of Philology, Goce Delcev University, Stip, North Macedonia

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This study examined how computer video games support English‑language learning among elementary pupils in the city of  Stip, North Macedonia. A questionnaire completed by 45 parents (32 mothers, 13 fathers) of children aged 7–14 revealed that playing English‑language games markedly boosts vocabulary, communication, self‑expression and motivation. Parents noticed richer word use, greater confidence and more active peer interaction after game play. The findings confirm that the virtual, feedback‑rich environments of video games create an authentic, engaging context that facilitates effective foreign‑language acquisition, making them a valuable complement to classroom English instruction.

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