Author:
Ameen Bibani Khozga Harbi
Abstract
This study investigated the impact of video games on vocabulary acquisition among young learners of English as a second language in the Kurdistan region of Iraq-Erbil.The sample consisted of 74 male and female students, aged 12, who were studying English at a public school in the Kurdistan Region. The present study employed a quantitative, quasi-experimental design, where an experimental group received video game-based instruction, while a control group was taught using traditional methods. The results showed that the experimental group experienced an important development in their vocabulary test scores compared to the control group, indicating the effectiveness of video games in enhancing vocabulary acquisition. The study also found that the benefits of video game-based instruction were consistent across participants, regardless of their initial proficiency levels in English and information technology. Furthermore, the study revealed no significant differences in the vocabulary gains between male and female students. The findings suggest that incorporating video games into language learning curricula can be a valuable strategy to support the vocabulary development of young learners in the Kurdistan region. The study provides insights for educators, policymakers, and researchers regarding the integration of technology-based learning approaches in language education.
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