Question
Reference number: 703885 | Miscellaneous | April 22, 2022
I am a girl who is planning to create accounts to play some video games. These video games will enable me to speak to foreigners in English; this will improve my English. I think I will be committed to restrictions while talking to them. Is this allowed?
Answer
Praise Be to Allah and Peace Be Upon His Messenger.
First, learning English or improving speaking skills by talking to foreigners who speak English is not practical, nor is it effective. There are other methods which have specific rules, and they are effective.
Second, there are many online courses and websites such as YouTube and news channels which help anyone learn a foreign language. If one registers, they can really improve their speaking skills.
Third, what you want to do is considered a hidden whispering of Satan. Gradually, formal conversation will turn to be informal as you will talk while playing. This context will lead to informality.
Therefore, this is an entrance to haram relations, so I recommend that you choose other methods to improve your speaking skills.