Possible points for/against the claim that Online playing of games can enhance language acquisition
• Addictive
• Replaces social activity with friends and family
• Expensive
• Some argue that online playing of games 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