Games
Which game donates rice for each correct answer?
Freerice
What is a benefit of Memrise?
Authentic language use with native speakers
What can be a challenge in LyricsTraining for beginners?
songs may be too difficult, too fast or difficult to understand
What is gamification?
Use of game elements in non-game contexts
Which game lets you create your own stories with images?
Storybird
Which game allows users to create picture books in-browser?
Storybird
What is an advantage of Freerice?
feel good donating to charity and study/practice at the same time
What is a disadvantage of Storybird?
not all content is free, seems a little childish, being able to draw might be helpful etc.
Name a typical element of gamification.
Points, levels, badges, leaderboards
Which game is especially popular among teachers?
Kahoot!
Which game feels old-fashioned but is still versatile?
English Club Games
What is a typical advantage of Duolingo?
Motivation through daily tasks, progress tracking, colourful and sounds, achievements and goals etc.
What is a common downside of free platforms?
limited features or ads
What element shows progress over multiple stages?
level system
Where are music and language learning effectively combined?
LyricsTraining
Which game has a version called "Live" for class competitions?
Quizlet
What is a benefit of Educandy?
Quickly turn custom content into games
What is a downside of Spelling City?
many features behind a paywall
What is a potential risk of too much gamification?
Focus on rewards rather than learning content
Which game focuses especially on synonyms?
Freerice
What platform lets teachers create small games from vocabulary sets?
Educandy
What is a benefit of Quizlet Live?
Team collaboration and vocabulary review
What is a con of English Club Games?
Outdated visuals, low engagement
What do we call a task with a story-based goal in gamification?
quest or mission
Which game uses avatars and a level-based system?
Duolingo