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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Heads up language learners! Do you have a Netflix subscription? If so, have you heard the news? Last year, Netflix released their version of Heads Up!, originally popularised on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show. The premise of the game is simple; one person has their device held up in front of their forehead, and the... More
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Everybody knows the classics. Whether it’s Monopoly, Clue, or Pictionary, it’s likely that your family has at least one board game in their libraries. However, the world of board gaming is so much larger than that. The board gaming is an ever-growing industry that has seen increasing popularity, despite the rise of technology. Recently,... More
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Games2Teach is a simple website designed by two American language instructors to help learners and teachers leverage games for language learning. The site is split into 4 sections: Home, Learn, Download, and Explore. From the Home section, the designers let us know that: “[They] believe that games can challenge and motivate learners to use... More
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Attention language learners! The LLRC will be soon be holding its first game night of the year! The event is intended as a bit of a pilot to see if students (like you) think that board games can be a useful tool to improve language learning. So come and join us to play games and help... More
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Happy Wednesday, language learners! I’ve been doing a lot of research on how board games and language interact, and I came across this study called “The Effect of Using Board Games in Reducing Language Anxiety and Improving Oral Performance” published by Yi-Chun Cheng. I came out with a lot of useful insights regarding how... More
Thursday, November 17, 2022
Game Info Premise You and your friends are absent-minded pyrotechnicians working to put together a firework show, but you mix up the fuses and colours! Work together to build fireworks, but be careful of putting them in the right order, lest you start the show early! Number of players 2-5 players; 4 recommended Necessary... More
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