International Journal of Social Science Research (IJSSR)

Attitudes of Primary School Students About the Role of Computer Video Games in Learning English: Case Study in North Macedonia

The majority of research on video games focuses on children and teenagers, though the age range of players has expanded. Most studies emphasize elementary school students, who are generally enthusiastic about gaming. Our research focused on this group across several elementary schools in the southeastern part of North Macedonia. The results demonstrate correlations and comparisons that align with current trends. Internet access plays a key role in gaming, with 86% of respondents having access, compared to 98% of Australian teenagers. Our findings reveal that 51% of students want to play video games, and 31% play daily. Additionally, 71% believe video games help in learning English, particularly by enhancing motivation, vocabulary, conversation, listening, and overall language skills. Furthermore, 51% of students view gaming as a fun activity shared with peers. Meanwhile, 98% stated they are not allowed to play video games in the classroom. Opinions remain divided on whether video games should be integrated into English language learning.