I, like most ELL teachers, often use simulations/role-plays in class, and have been recently intrigued by some recent research about their effectiveness.
There are some new Artificial Intelligence-powered free tools that let you easily create online simulations, and you can find them at The Best Online Learning Simulation Games & Interactives — Help Me Find More.
Websim.ai is another one to add to that list.
I typed in “I am learning English. Help me practice English by ordering lunch at a restaurant.” In about five seconds, it created this simple simulation.
Of course, it probably won’t be able to pass district student privacy guidelines, but it could be an effective tool for ELLs to use at home.
I, like most ELL teachers, often use simulations/role-plays in class, and have been recently intrigued by some recent research about their effectiveness. There are some new Artificial Intelligence-powered free tools that let you easily create online simulations, and you can find them at The Best Online Learning Simulation Games & Interactives — Help Me AI, ESL Web Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day…