Um protótipo de uma aplicação multi´plataforma para o arpendizado de expressões idiomáticas em inglês
Keywords:
Idiomatic expressions, Gamification of learning, Mobile application, Technology, PrototypeAbstract
Idiomatic expressions, are considered an important topic in the English lexicon and becoming acquainted with them is fundamental for those who desire to enhance their fluency in this language. Nonetheless, due to the nature of these expressions, many students face difficulties when trying to learn them. Fortunately, with the advance of technology, new strategies have been implemented in the educational field and the teaching-learning process of foreign-languages have improved significantly. From this perspective, this article aims to present a prototype of a cross-platform mobile application for learning idiomatic expressions in English, emphasizing the importance of gamification as a relevant tool from a pedagogical viewpoint.
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