A Literature Review on the Impact of Digital Games on Improving Students' English Language Writing Skills

ABSTRACT

The new generation uses digital games in their everyday lives for entertainment and learning. Digital games have a remarkable role in the learning process of the new generation. Many education scholars investigated the effect of using games to enhance learners' English language learning in general and specifically improve writing skills, revealing that games in the classroom can foster writing skills and bring remarkable improvement. This study investigates the impact of digital games on improving students' English Language writing skills depending on a literature review. As many studies focus on the impact of digital games on different English language skills, this conceptual literature review aims to stimulate reflection on the use of digital games in enhancing English language writing skills. This study revealed that digital games increase students' engagement in the learning process, create a less-anxious writing skills environment for students, and motivate and help students get a deeper understanding of the English writing process.