TSL641: Computer Assisted Language Learning

There is Another Sky   by Emily Dickinson There is another sky, Ever serene and fair, And there is another sunshine, Though it be darkness there; Never mind faded forests , Austin, Never mind silent fields - Here is a little forest, Whose leaf is ever green; Here is a brighter garden , Where not a frost has been; In its unfading flowers I hear the bright bee hum : Prithee , my brother, Into my garden come !

1. What does the game attempt to “teach”? Are there different levels of difficulty for different proficiency levels? As the name suggests, the game Adjectival Adventure attempts to teach learners about adjectives. There are no different levels of difficulty but it seems to me that this game suits beginner level learners only. The difficulty of the subject matter increases gradually and it also provides learners with examples which makes the subject matter easier to be understood. 2. What is the game’s best feature, aspect etc? It checks on learners' understanding. This game does not proceed with new information when learners have not understood what is being explained. It allows learners to go back and read again. Apart from that, it also explains the objectives at the beginning of the lesson. By explaining the objectives first, it gives learners insights of what they are going to learn and that will make them be more ready for the lesson. 3. What is the game’s weakest feat...