Can video games support literacy skills?

News 26.06.2025

Andrew Ettinger, Director of Education at the National Literacy Trust explores the relationship between video games and literacy, especially within the context of our Future of Literacy project.

Is there a way that children and young people can access vital literacy skills through gaming? What are the benefits of playing video games in relation to a child’s literacy skills? Andrew reflects on his own experiences of engaging with video games and considers how this can provide an appealing gateway into reading for pleasure.

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