Using “The Sims” To Teach English Vocabulary For Young Learners

Arief Farendra Makarim

doi:10.24036/jelt.v7i1.8772

Using “The Sims” To Teach English Vocabulary For Young Learners

Arief Farendra Makarim⁽¹⁾,
(1) Universitas Negeri Padang

Indonesia

Corresponding Author
Copyright (c) 2018 Journal of English Language Teaching

DOI : https://doi.org/10.24036/jelt.v7i1.8772

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Abstract

The Sims with their realistic animation, complex scenarios and impressive interactivity, computer simulation games might be able to provide context-rich, cognitively engaging virtual environments for language learning. However, simulation games designed for second language learners are in short supply. As an alternative, could games designed for the massmarket be enhanced with support materials to allow students to enter and make use of them for learning? This classroom-based investigation looked into whether the best selling game “The SIMS” could be rendered pedagogically beneﬁcial to young learners by means of supplementary materials designed to meet criteria for second language learning. The mixed-technique study will signiﬁcant improvements in vocabulary knowledge, as well as a generally positive reaction to the modiﬁcations among users and will better to use this technique for young learners.

Keywords

The Sims

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