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Word Bucket: Game-based Vocabulary Learning

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Word Bucket concept outline - Describes existing elements and concept of platform in development. Suitable for: Education providers with focus on foreign language learning - Covers all major languages.
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Find, Save & Learn New Words Fun, adaptive, game-based language learning to build vocabulary - in & out of class. Learn:
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Page 1: Word Bucket: Game-based Vocabulary Learning

Find, Save & Learn New Words

Fun, adaptive, game-based language learning to build vocabulary - in & out of class.

Learn:

Danny Smits
I think one simple ask is best.Avoid words like "early adopter" as they probably won't know what you mean.
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A fun new way to learn vocabulary

No more:

● Scribbled, unlearned words in

notebooks

● Dog-eared dictionaries

● Dull rote repetition of words

● “What was that word again?...”

● ‘Phrasebook’ style digital content

● Shoehorned-in non-language tools

● Lost chances for incidental word

learning

● Pressure on teachers to create

content

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Not fun ways to learn vocabulary

Learning?

Modern?

Adaptive?Challenging?

Fun?

Relevant?

Engaging?

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Learn vocabulary with Word Bucket

● Adaptive learning at an appropriate level

● Personal vocabulary added by learners

● Relevant online vocabulary content

● Shareable words & achievements

● Interactive pronunciation practise

● Intelligent word-learning algorithm

● Engaging game-based tests & progress

Find, save and learn new words

Personal dictionary & word learning notebook

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Search & save words to build vocabulary

● Unlimited capacity

● Add your own translation

● Add audio tags and

pronunciation

● Add notes to help retention

● Save words offline

Learners fill their personal Word Bucket with vocabulary from class, words they find & set homework themes

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Scientific learning algorithm

● Fun tests and games to learn words

● Tracked progress and individual reporting

● Innovative learning algorithm based on

word acquisition research: tested &

proven to ensure retention

● Game-based learning, engaging students

& encouraging continued interaction

Word Bucket’s tests and games ensure all vocabulary is retained in long term memory

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● Leading international publishers

● Teacher-led shareable word sets

● Standard exam prep

● Aligned to course books & levels

● Learn from peers through big data

● Everyday practical topics &

interests

● Vocabulary for specific purposes

● Important grammatical & lexical

areas

Content for specific areas, including exams, as well as structured take-home revision of class content

Learner-friendly content

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Learn words with fun tests and games● Incentivised, gamified vocabulary

building

● Mobile tool – add words as you go

● Challenges & content-sharing

● Effective, proven game-based

learning

Incentivise and gamify L2 vocabulary building & bring into learners free time & online activities

Class study, revision & independent learning

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Personal and adaptive vocabulary learning

● Exciting, engaging vocabulary learning

● ‘Traffic light’ progress and clear outcome

● Measurable improvement in retained

vocabulary

● Pronunciation, notes, images to facilitate

learning

● Formal and casual word learning

● Tool to support contextual learning &

speaking

Complete vocabulary learning experience - promotes long term language acquisition

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Making vocabulary learning fun

● Progressive games & tests - gamified vocabulary acquisition

● ‘Get words to Green’ clear learner outcome

● Effective retention algorithm ensures learning

● High engagement for learners

● Time saver for teachers

Play to revise personal ‘Bucket’ of vocabulary

Tracked, incentivised learning journey to ‘Green’ (learned words) outcome

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What language learners say

● 30,000+ downloads

● 140+ countries

● 4.4 App Store Rating

● More engaging learning journey than

competitors

● More efficient testing framework

Android Apps of the Week

Testing with real learners on commercial app stores - Improving through learner & educator feedback

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● High quality vocabulary acquisition games designed by language

experts with experienced game developers

● Relevant, appropriate topics for learners with capacity to create &

add content

● Proven foreign language retention methods

● Big Data to provide relevant and personalised content

● Designed by language learners for language learners

● Fusing fun with learning - incentivised vocabulary building through

the magic of games

Our approach

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● Try it. Install Word Bucket for mobile● Be an early adopter - Integrate Word Bucket in class● Participate in pilot testing● License mobile app for group discount● Contribute content & tell us how to make Word Bucket even

better● Check out our other vocabulary games, integrated with Word

Bucket

We want your feedback.

All flattery & criticism [email protected]

Next steps

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English Bubble Game-Based Language Learning

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Questions?

Glad to chat, at [email protected]


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