RealLife English: Learn and Speak Confident, Natural English #440 - How to Become FLUENT in English by Playing Video Games — Stories From Learners Who Did it, and Our Favorite Video Games from Our Childhoods
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May 5, 2025 Discover how video games can be surprisingly effective tools for mastering English! Hear inspiring stories from learners who blossomed linguistically through gaming. Explore nostalgic classics like Monkey Island and Pokémon, and learn how RPGs such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery can enhance vocabulary and language skills. The hosts also share practical tips for optimizing your gaming settings for language learning. Dive into the adventurous world of games and unlock your English potential!
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Humbert's Early English Journey
- Humbert started learning English with the game Monkey Island as a child, guided by his father translating English.
- The game offered immersive storytelling that helped him learn English contextually.
Play Games in English Settings
- Change your phone language to English to play video games in English.
- If the game language does not switch, look for the language setting inside the game menus.
Vocabulary Through Immersion
- Video games immerse you in advanced vocabulary relevant to different real-life topics.
- Using vocab actively in games helps cement understanding and memory better than passive reading.
