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IELTS Essay: Some people say that young people learn usefull skills by playing electronic ...

Prompt

Some people say that young people learn usefull skills by playing electronic and computer games. Others say that young people who play electronic and computer games are wasting their time. Discuss both views and give your opinion

#gaming#skill_development#youth_education#leisure_time#digital_learning#entertainment

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 writers balance evidence-based benefits against genuine concerns; Band 9 writers critically evaluate which game types develop which skills and for which age groups.

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Key concepts in this essay

practical_skills
cognitive_benefits
time_management
educational_value
behavioral_concerns

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating gaming as purely negative without acknowledging problem-solving or coordination benefits
Failing to distinguish between educational and recreational games
Using vague examples instead of concrete gaming skills (reflexes, strategy, teamwork)

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