An Analysis of PUBG’s Effects on Students' Motivation And Comprehension on English Language Learning

Ahmad Amrullah, Sabrina Sabrina

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This study investigated the impact of playing PUBG (Player Unknown's Battlegrounds) on students' motivation and comprehension in foreign language learning. With the rising popularity of digital games, their potential role in education has become a subject of academic interest. The research employed a descriptive qualitative approach, involving 16 students from the English Department at Universitas Serambi Mekkah who actively play PUBG and have a minimum of one semester of foreign language learning experience. Data were collected through an online questionnaire comprising two sections: motivation and comprehension. The results revealed that while PUBG enhances listening skills (73.5%) and reading skills (82%), its influence on vocabulary and grammar acquisition remains limited (30%). Additionally, the game fosters interest in language classes (57.5%) but does not significantly improve cultural understanding (33.3%). The study concluded that PUBG can serve as a supplementary tool to increase engagement in foreign language learning, although its educational potential is highly dependent on the game's content and player interaction. Further integration with structured language instruction is recommended to maximize its benefits

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