Word Bucket concept outline - Describes existing elements and concept of platform in development. Suitable for: Education providers with focus on foreign language learning - Covers all major languages.

1. Find, Save & Learn New Words
Fun, adaptive, game-based language learning to build
vocabulary - in & out of class.
Learn:

2. A fun new way to learn vocabulary
No more:
● Scribbled, unlearned words in notebooks
● Dog-eared dictionaries
● Dull rote repetition of words
● “What was that word again?...”
● ‘Phrasebook’ style digital content
● Shoehorned-in non-language tools
● Lost chances for incidental word learning
● Pressure on teachers to create content

3. Not fun ways to learn vocabulary
Learning?
Modern?
Adaptive?
Challenging?
Fun?
Relevant?
Engaging?

4. Personal dictionary & word learning notebook
Find, save and learn new words
Learn vocabulary with Word Bucket
● Adaptive learning at an appropriate level
● Personal vocabulary added by learners
● Relevant online vocabulary content
● Shareable words & achievements
● Interactive pronunciation practise
● Intelligent word-learning algorithm
● Engaging game-based tests & progress

5. Search & save words to build vocabulary
● Unlimited capacity
● Add your own translation
● Add audio tags and pronunciation
● Add notes to help retention
● Save words offline
Learners fill their personal Word Bucket with vocabulary from class,
words they find & set homework themes

6. Scientific learning algorithm
● Fun tests and games to learn words
● Tracked progress and individual reporting
● Innovative learning algorithm based on word
acquisition research: tested & proven to
ensure retention
● Game-based learning, engaging students &
encouraging continued interaction
Word Bucket’s tests and games ensure all
vocabulary is retained in long term memory

7. Learner-friendly content
● Leading international publishers
● Teacher-led shareable word sets
● Standard exam prep
● Aligned to course books & levels
● Learn from peers through big data
● Everyday practical topics & interests
● Vocabulary for specific purposes
● Important grammatical & lexical areas
Content for specific areas, including exams, as well
as structured take-home revision of class content

8. Class study, revision & independent learning
Learn words with fun tests and games
● Incentivised, gamified vocabulary building
● Mobile tool – add words as you go
● Challenges & content-sharing
● Effective, proven game-based learning
Incentivise and gamify L2 vocabulary building & bring
into learners free time & online activities

9. Personal and adaptive vocabulary learning
● Exciting, engaging vocabulary learning
● ‘Traffic light’ progress and clear outcome
● Measurable improvement in retained vocabulary
● Pronunciation, notes, images to facilitate learning
● Formal and casual word learning
● Tool to support contextual learning & speaking
Complete vocabulary learning experience -
promotes long term language acquisition

10. Making vocabulary learning fun
Play to revise personal ‘Bucket’ of vocabulary
● Progressive games & tests - gamified
vocabulary acquisition
● ‘Get words to Green’ clear learner
outcome
● Effective retention algorithm ensures
learning
● High engagement for learners
● Time saver for teachers
Tracked, incentivised learning journey to ‘Green’
(learned words) outcome

11. What language learners say
● 30,000+ downloads
● 140+ countries
● 4.4 App Store Rating
● More engaging learning journey than competitors
● More efficient testing framework
Android Apps of the Week
Testing with real learners on commercial app stores
- Improving through learner & educator feedback

12. Our approach
● High quality vocabulary acquisition games designed by language experts with
experienced game developers
● Relevant, appropriate topics for learners with capacity to create & add content
● Proven foreign language retention methods
● Big Data to provide relevant and personalised content
● Designed by language learners for language learners
● Fusing fun with learning - incentivised vocabulary building through the magic
of games

13. Next steps
● Try it. Install Word Bucket for mobile
● Be an early adopter - Integrate Word Bucket in class
● Participate in pilot testing
● License mobile app for group discount
● Contribute content & tell us how to make Word Bucket even better
● Check out our other vocabulary games, integrated with Word Bucket
We want your feedback.
All flattery & criticism to
wordbucket@englishbubble.com

14. English Bubble
Game-Based Language Learning

15. Questions?
Glad to chat, at
rob@englishbubble.com