A new version of Minecraft to make English learning fun

Built in Minecraft: Education Edition, helps young learners practise their English skills while they have fun. It adds a different dimension to the learning, making learning English far more enjoyable

Minecraft is a hugely popular game where learners are presented with a wide-open world to explore with a lot of variety and different environments. Cambridge English are looking to harness some of those natural activities that they do in the game for language learning.

Students of all ages show increased engagement, improved retention through an active learning environment, better leaning outcomes and higher participation and achievements rates.

Unlike most games, there is something educational about Minecraft. Simply surviving your first night in the base requires creativity, organization and critical thinking. You are surrounded by a context rich environment so if you talk to someone within the game, they will not ask you a grammar question, they will ask you a question related to the context of the game specifically and that combines the benefits of the learning and the game.

Cambridge have built the game with a specific audience in mind, that of young children, who at that age have studied learning English recently. Cambridge English has a specific exam that caters to those children. These exams, just like the games, have a very limited range of vocabulary, that their researchers have identified as appropriate at that level and age. Cambridge believes that games have the potential to make learning fun.

With a focus on real-life communication and vocabulary skills, English Adventures with Cambridge helps develop skills at A1 level and above of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference). Created by world-leading assessment experts from Cambridge in collaboration with Minecraft, children can learn new words, get creative and solve problems through the power of play.

Inspiring children to learn English at home, this Minecraft world can be played on desktop or tablet. It encourages learners to complete fun puzzles, meet new characters, and solve mysteries while they learn to use new words. Children can also repeat the game as many times as they like, so they can continue to develop new skills and build their confidence.

Visit https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english/games-social/english-adventures/

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