We’ve been experimenting with the use of Second Life to practice speaking a second language. Please contact us if you would like a free tour to see this for yourself.
Second Life is a popular online game where you speak to real people in a virtual world & have a personalised 3d character to explore in. There are many different cities and landscapes in Second Life. You can visit Paris, or London, or a tropical island, or take a trip into space. Luckily, if you are learning a second language, then this rather addictive game transforms into a fantastic learning opportunity. Believe me, it’s a blast!
Nicola also uses Second Life as a Business English coach - so send her a message if you know anyone who would be interested in studying English using this entertaining method.
To start using the Second Life computer program - made by Linden Labs, you need to visit this website to find out more before installing a plugin onto your computer. If you are interested in more structured learning opportunities, schools such as LanguageLab have their own specially build islands in SL.
Enjoy!
