OVERVIEW:

Looking for a good project for upper year classes? This might be an option.

MacOdrum Library has a collection of +/- 50 board games.? or scan the QR code below to see the list.? These games can be checked out by 杏吧原创 students or instructors. In some cases, they even have class sets.? And, while not all the games have potential for teaching and learning languages, quite of few of them do; especially for students at beginner levels.? But what is missing for these beginners is the language they need to play them.?

What I am proposing in this AAO is that students in upper-level classes, create “Playing guides” for students at more beginner levels; possibly as an alternative to a presentation or essay assignment.

An example of a suitable game might be something like “Hanabi”. In this game, students only need to know colours and numbers!

These guides are not simply translated versions of the instructions for a particular game.? No. Because, while they may include instructions (clearly written for learners at a beginner level), they also offer necessary vocabulary, table talk, and a short list of “things you will learn” (e.g. grammatical features, giving instructions, asking questions) that students can expect to encounter when playing the game.?

As an extension, student groups may also choose to create short videos of themselves playing the games along with explanations in the target language.?We can then post these as help videos on the website.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Write clearly using appropriate language for a specific audience
• Consider different language functions (e.g. giving instructions, casual interactions, “what if” scenarios)
• Consider using board games to supplement their own language learning

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Apparently, we’re not the only people thinking about connections between board games and language learning. In her interview with Tim Clare, the CBC’s Nora Young learns more about the history of board games, the power of role-playing, and the influence of colonialism on the spread of board games around the world.  Clare also mentions a newly released game called that requires players to organize an alien’s book collection based only on cards written in the alien’s language. 

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If you’ve ever wanted to add some more fun to your language learning journey, why not consider checking out one of the over 200 board games MacOdrum Library has on offer?

It’s a great way to get together with peers to practice your language, and, even better, it’s free!

Let’s say you’re learning Japanese, and you want to practice your vocabulary and speaking skills. Consider Hanabi (花火, Japanese for ‘fireworks’), a game perfect for beginner learners – you only need to know colors and numbers!

Doesn’t sound like your kind of game? Well then visit the MacOdrum Library website to check out their extensive board game collection!

Here’s a quick guide on how to find a game that suits your fancy:

1. Log in to your account on the

2. Navigate to the three dots in the menu bar

3. Click on “Featured Collections”

4. Scroll down until you find “Board Games”

5. Search for the game you want, or browse around until you find one

6. Request to pick up the book at MacOdrum Library or get it delivered to you

7. Play!

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