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Game based language learning for Irish: noticing errors while playing

Ward, Monica orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-7327-1395, Xu, Liang orcid logoORCID: 0000-0002-2619-1883 and Uí Dhonnchadha, Elaine orcid logoORCID: 0000-0003-3448-4288 (2022) Game based language learning for Irish: noticing errors while playing. In: EUROCALL 2022, 17-19 August 2022, Reykjavik, Iceland.

Abstract
Game Based Language Learning (GBLL) is an approach to language learning in which learning happens in the process of playing a game. GBLL has several potential benefits including enhanced reading, writing, and cultural awareness. This paper provides a brief overview of Cipher – Faoi Gheasa, a GBLL app for Irish and learners’ feedback on the game. The app inverts the current Intelligent Computer Assisted Language Learning (ICALL) approach to error detection and it asks players (learners) to spot the deliberate errors (ciphers) in texts that have been changed by an evil character called Sypher. Many elements of game playing are included in the app. It has been played by over 150 primary school learners of Irish. While there is still room for improvement, the overall feedback from the students was very positive.
Metadata
Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Event Type:Conference
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:ICALL, less commonly taught languages, natural language processing, Irish
Subjects:Computer Science > Interactive computer systems
Computer Science > Multimedia systems
Humanities > Irish language
Humanities > Language
Social Sciences > Educational technology
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing
DCU Faculties and Schools > Faculty of Engineering and Computing > School of Computing
Published in: Proceedings of the 2022 EUROCALL Conference. . Research-publishing.net.
Publisher:Research-publishing.net
Official URL:https://research-publishing.net/manuscript?10.1470...
Copyright Information:Authors
Funders:Science Foundation Ireland
ID Code:31996
Deposited On:11 Dec 2025 13:44 by Liang Xu . Last Modified 11 Dec 2025 13:44
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