Online games can enhance language acquisition. Discuss.

Online games

Possible arguments about online games and language

• Addictive
• Replaces social activity with friends and family
• Expensive
• Some argue that it can induce poor behaviour
• Can be used for education
• Can develop thinking skills
• Can enhance problem-solving ability
• Sharpen our reactions
• Develops a competitive spirit
• Can provide links to literature and film
• More active than watching TV
• Some online activities include working with others
• Can be bad for health – not leading an active lifestyle
• Can become divorced from reality
• May lead to crime if no money to buy equipment