Educational review finds language video games enhance vocabulary learning and retention in EFL learners, suggesting effective tools for language education.
Vocabulary knowledge is generally considered one of the main elements of second-language proficiency. Lack of adequate lexical resources prevents the learner from understanding input, conveying meaning, and engaging in communicative activities. According to recent meta-analytic and empirical studies, vocabulary knowledge remains a key predictor of language proficiency, reading comprehension, and communicative competence in EFL contexts (Zhu et al., 2024).
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