Web-based conversation quest for enhancing English speaking skills

Cheng Ting Chen, Maiga Chang, Kuan Hsing Wu, Pei Shan Yu

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    Abstract

    In this paper, a Conversation Quest in the educational game platform MEGA World v2.1, for English learners to practice their speaking skill is introduced. The system is designed specifically for assisting English learners to cultivate their speaking proficiency. Providing a non-threating environment with goal-oriented tasks, learners are invited to join a game with scaffold speaking tasks. Based on Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory, social interaction is a key element for improving language acquisition and speech fluency. It is believed that English learners would improve their communicating skills of using the target language while interacting with native English speakers because they can provide support or authentic language usage examples for learners through scaffolding structures like modeling, repetition, or linguistic simplification. In reality, however, a native English speaker may not be available for all English learners, so the Conversation Quest in MEGA World v2.1 is designed and developed to provide learners with simulated conversation scenarios.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationICCE 2018 - 26th International Conference on Computers in Education, Workshop Proceedings
    EditorsLung-Hsiang Wong, Michelle Banawan, Niwat Srisawasdi, Jie Chi Yang, Ma. Mercedes T. Rodrigo, Maiga Chang, Ying-Tien Wu
    Pages652-660
    Number of pages9
    ISBN (Electronic)9789869721424
    Publication statusPublished - 24 Nov. 2018
    Event26th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2018 - Metro Manila, Philippines
    Duration: 26 Nov. 201830 Nov. 2018

    Publication series

    NameICCE 2018 - 26th International Conference on Computers in Education, Workshop Proceedings

    Conference

    Conference26th International Conference on Computers in Education, ICCE 2018
    Country/TerritoryPhilippines
    CityMetro Manila
    Period26/11/1830/11/18

    Keywords

    • English learner
    • Interaction
    • MEGA World
    • Socio-cultural theory
    • Speaking proficiency

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