This document discusses possible uses of the virtual world Second Life for English language teaching. It outlines several modalities for Second Life use, including occasional conversation clubs, blended courses with some online and some offline components, and fully online courses. It then provides examples of language activities that could be done in Second Life, such as conversation lessons, discussion groups, drama, roleplaying common scenarios like shopping or doctor visits, and practicing various English for Specific Purposes domains. The comment notes additional opportunities in Second Life like creating imaginary worlds to practice conditionals or developing avatar personalities for self-expression.
22. LOTS OF OTHER POSSIBILITIES¡
Comment:
this presentation mainly covered the opportunities of Second Life
to re- create the Real World in order to practice the target
language( functions) .
However, there are a lot of unique Second Life affordances that
could also be included in ESL/EFL classroom.
23. SOME EXAMPLES:
Creating and presenting imaginary world
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? This could be used to practice such aspects of
grammar as conditionals
Creating new avatars and describing their
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personalities and appearances..
A lot of possibilities for self-expression of students
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? ..and many many more!
