Best games for learning English?

[MadZec]

As said in title, My sister has kids that really could use help on learning English, and I thought some video games that really could help them.
I really am hoping on some help on suggestions for games that help in learning English (just bare in mind these are kids around 8 year old) and English is not their primar language it is Serbian
They really could use help on learning secondary language....

[Zefar]

You don't really "Learn" English from games.

English isn't my first language and I played games in English from the very start. At young age I didn't really understand everything. But it wasn't because of games that I learned more and more.


But basically any games put on English that your sister enjoy will be enough.

[MadZec]

I did not meant learn English from the game itself, but helping it. I learned English from school of course, but my interest in computers and computer games, movies that are subtitled not voice really really helped.
I just would like some not too gory games.

[BJWyler]

https://blog.prepscholar.com/games-learn-english

[BloodShed]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/274980/Influent/

[Pscht]

Any game made for kids that age should have somewhat simpler text and thus vocabulary anyway. Maybe pick something that is slower, so they don't have to concentrate on not failing and can actually read/listen in peace.

[natshely]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1726360/_/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1071240/Earthlingo/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/765780/Little_Smart_Planet/

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[Your Mom's Oshi]

When I was learning Spanish 18 years ago I would play old JRPGs that I'd played before in Spanish. It really helped improve my reading comprehension in that language. Nowadays I can barely speak any Spanish since it's been over a decade since I've needed it but I can read books no problem.

I don't know what would help people that young though. I think educational TV shows might be better than games for that purpose.

[The Commendatore]

School.

[TentacleMayor]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Zefar:

You don't really "Learn" English from games.

A curious child very much can; I did. Of course, I had a dictionary in hand to look up words I didn't know, and since I had internet access I'd put what I learned to use on game forums. A much breezier method than sitting in a classroom and doing homework, although it can leave blind spots... I still can't recite the last third of the alphabet with certainty, not that that's relevant anywhere.

[Euphytose]

Oprindeligt skrevet af Zefar:

You don't really "Learn" English from games.

English isn't my first language and I played games in English from the very start. At young age I didn't really understand everything. But it wasn't because of games that I learned more and more.


But basically any games put on English that your sister enjoy will be enough.

I learned a lot of English through games. Mostly movies, but games nonetheless.

[metamec]

Oprindeligt skrevet af MadZec:

I did not meant learn English from the game itself, but helping it. I learned English from school of course, but my interest in computers and computer games, movies that are subtitled not voice really really helped.
I just would like some not too gory games.

"Immersion" is the word you're looking for. If the child hasn't reached intermediate level in the target language then ideally you want games which can be paused during dialogue and cut scenes. This isn't possible with a lot of games. RPGs are most likely to fit the bill though.

To the Moon is probably a good, safe, child friendly choice in this regard, but it's not a AAA game by any stretch of the imagination.

[Thermal Lance]

I'd go with an RPG that has a lot of reading and less talking.

Fortunately it's pretty fashion these days with some retro styles coming back. But, if you don't mind some "mind ♥♥♥♥", you could get a lot of fun with Planescape Torment. Just keep a dictionary close to you because it ain't a kid game so don't expect a learning course.

Kind of funny. The first english words I ever understood are "Start Game"