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Game designers to take language learning to a new level
21 December
A competition aiming to find new Flash-based educational computer games to help children learn English has been launched by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Students studying at UK Universities are invited to submit educational games aimed at children between 10 and 12 years old who are learning English as a second language. Ian Cook, Cambridge ESOL’s Marketing Manager for the School Sector explains:
“Creative approaches to education are so important when teaching children new skills. We’re looking for simple, fun games that will motivate children to learn and practise their English – a skill that will be of use to them their entire lives”.
Entries will be judged by an expert panel of Cambridge ESOL’s José Blanco who has two decades of experience in language learning and assessment, Steve Harris – Senior Lecturer in games design at Anglia Ruskin University, Gareth Hughes – Senior Designer at Sony Computer Entertainment's Cambridge studio, and BAFTA nominated game developer Dan Mayers.
