Using Games to Make Learning Fun for
Young English Language Learners
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“Whoever wants to understand much
must play much.” - Gottfried Benn
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Peer support & learning
Powerful motivator Try till level is achieved
Application within a context
Multimedia rich
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Why teach with digital games?
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Reinforce the learning!
HandoutsVocabulary lists
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Learning Game Websites
No Registration Required!
Learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org
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Brainpop.com/games
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Brainpop.com/games/game-finder
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Sheppardsoftware.com
ABCYA.com
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Starfall.com
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Learning Game Websites
Registration Required!
Pumkin.com
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English-attack.com
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Quizlet.com
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Teachingenglish.org.uk/article/computer-gaming
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Spaceteamesl.ca iOS & Android
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Reinforce the learning!
Walkthroughs Handouts
Vocabulary lists Screenshots of the work
Build Create a game
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Teacherrebootcamp.com/2018/09/08/machinariumgamelesson
Teacherrebootcamp.com/2018/09/08/machinariumgamelesson
Design walkthroughs, HackingDLS.com
Design walkthroughs, HackingDLS.com
Bigfishgames.com/blog/game-walkthroughs
Pearltrees.com/shellyterrell/game-based-lesson-plans/id13244420
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Teachingenglish.org.uk/article/computer-gaming
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Teachingenglish.org.uk/article/computer-gaming
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Zondle
Scratch MIT TinyTapGetKathoot Stencyl
SketchNation
GameSalad Purpose Games
ClassTools
Game Maker 3D
Sploder
Gamestar Mechanic
What2Learn
Kodu
Adventure Game Studio
Textbased Adventures UK
Unreal Engine
Unity 3D
YoYo Games
Gamefroot
Tynker
Hopscotch
Code Avengers Flowlab Create
games!
TinyTap.iT iOS & Android! Create games, quizzes &
presentations
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Make it collaborative!
Build worlds together
Play group games
Create a game together
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Education.minecraft.net/class-resources/lessons
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Pearltrees.com/shellyterrell/game-based-learning/id8639842
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Using Games to Engage Young Language Learners