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Chen, Julian ChengChiang – ReCALL, 2020
Prior research on pre-task planning examines its effects on the quality of second language (L2) learners' planned output. Planning mitigates the cognitive overload placed upon L2 learners' oral performance, thus improving language production. Despite the pedagogical benefits, studies on pre-task planning on L2 learners' oral output are conducted…
Descriptors: Oral Language, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
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Peterson, Mark – ReCALL, 2012
This paper reports on the task-based interaction of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in the 3D multiuser virtual environment (MUVE) Second Life. The discussion first explores research on the precursors of MUVEs, text-based 2D virtual worlds known as MOOs. This is followed by an examination of studies on the use of MUVEs in Computer…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Computer Simulation, Simulated Environment, Role Playing
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Deutschmann, Mats; Panichi, Luisa; Molka-Danielsen, Judith – ReCALL, 2009
The following paper presents two stages of an action research project involving two oral proficiency courses held in the virtual world Second Life. Course 1 was conducted during the Autumn of 2007. Based on the experiences of this course, we redesigned many aspects of it in order to improve student activity in terms of oral participation and gave…
Descriptors: Action Research, Student Participation, Comparative Analysis, Language Proficiency