http://www.funbrain.com/lang/index.htmlDescription
This tool is an online game that can help students transfer their vocab from either English to Spanish or Spanish to English so it could be used in both ESL and Foreign Language classes. The game basically has four levels and each one either focuses on recognizing or being able to spell a word in either English or, in this case, Spanish.
Type of Tool
This website is an example of a drill and practice tool. It's drill and practice because it assumes that the student has a basic knowledge of the language they are trying to practice and simply provides a game that allows them to go over vocab and spelling. A drawback of a tool like this is that it doesn't really offer a way for students to ask questions, it simply provides a series of vocab/spelling match ups.
Educational Value
This tool is valuable because it emphasizes one of the most important aspects of learning a new language; repetition. If a student plays the game they will most likely begin to draw connections between their native language and their own. In addition to this, the game offers different vocab categories which allows the students to focus on the area they are having the most difficulty with.
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