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Anon, 2018. IGI GLOBAL DESSEMINATOR OF KNOWLEDGE. [Online]
Available at: https://www.igi-global.com/dictionary/a-massively-multiplayer-online-role-playing-game-and-its-effects-on-interaction-in-the-second-language/62271
[Accessed 09 December 2018].

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I hope you enjoyed reading this post, I hope you've taken something beneficial from it. Happy gaming and happy language learning!!

Louise

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Lets not get ahead ourselves and believe that ALL games are perfect for language learning - this isn't true. Some games are created purely for entertainment, for example Flappy Bird. It would be impossible to learn a language through this game so I'd advise to pick your game wisely.

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What is Digital Game-Based Language Learning?

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What is Digital Game-Based Language Learning?

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A learning setting involving the use of digital games to enhance language learning and teaching. (Anon,2018)

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WordLink can be defined as a 'serious' or educational game with a purpose other than entertainment that provides positive results. I think this game would be brilliant for any language learner learning English as you have to create words using just a few jumbled up letters. This would get your brain thinking and open your mind to a whole new range of words you may not have known before. You don't have to be overly tech-savvy to play this game and you can choose your level of difficulty to suit you. Anyone that would refer to themselves as a visual learner would be the perfect candidate to play this interactive game. This is just one example of how games can be extremely beneficial for language learners, while also providing a source of entertainment.

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I don't see the connection.. Language learning is boring and gaming is fun..

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I don't see the connection.. Language learning is boring and gaming is fun..

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That's where you're wrong! I put this theory to the test and was pleasantly surprised! I tested a few different games such as Farmville, The Sims (I mean, of course there was bound to me some unsuccessful ones) and WordLink.

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What kind of games are we talking about?

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What kind of games are we talking about?

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All types of games! Although, some may be more beneficial than others, most games will be helpful to language learners in one way or another through use of images, sound effects, subtitles etc..

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I'm really excited to use Padlet - there's something really unique and quirky about the site! Its a change to my usual blog posts (which you can have a read of here: https://wordpress.com/view/louisedempseylatinamericanstudies.wordpress.com) and there's nothing like change. In this post, I'll evaluate the effectiveness of games in language learning and see if there really are links between education and entertainment.