Language Learning, The Sims and Blogging
Language Learning & Technology has an article discussing how the popular computer game The Sims can be adapted for language learning. Here's an extract from the abstract of the article:
"This commentary examines how content originally designed for entertainment purposes can be modified to provide natural and context rich language learning environments, without sacrificing its entertainment value. First, I examine a modification to the number one selling video game The Simsthat intelligently combines game data from the English edition with data from editions of other languages to form a bilingual gaming environment. This exposes learners to abundant L2 vocabulary, yet still provides enough L1 support not to detract from the game"
I've just had an idea to extend it - students could also set up a blog and post to it as if they were a member of their Sims family.
"This commentary examines how content originally designed for entertainment purposes can be modified to provide natural and context rich language learning environments, without sacrificing its entertainment value. First, I examine a modification to the number one selling video game The Simsthat intelligently combines game data from the English edition with data from editions of other languages to form a bilingual gaming environment. This exposes learners to abundant L2 vocabulary, yet still provides enough L1 support not to detract from the game"
I've just had an idea to extend it - students could also set up a blog and post to it as if they were a member of their Sims family.
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