Probably most of you will agree in order to be able to fluently use a foreign language, learning from coursebooks is not enough. Practice is the key to success. How do we do this, if we do not have any friends abroad? There are various possibilities. Language learners should definitely try watching movies without subtitles or dubbing or reading books in the original language. For optimal results, language skills should be practiced regularly. Still, movies are too long to be watched every day, and access to literature in the desired language can be problematic. There is, however, another solution, complementary to the traditional language acquisition methods: online browser games. If learning through fun sounds exciting to you, you should definitely explore the topic further...
Probably most of you will agree in order to be able to fluently use a foreign language, learning from coursebooks is not enough. Practice is the key to success. How do we do this, if we do not have any friends abroad? There are various possibilities. Language learners should definitely try watching movies without subtitles or dubbing or reading books in the original language. For optimal results, language skills should be practiced regularly. Still, movies are too long to be watched every day, and access to literature in the desired language can be problematic. There is, however, another solution, complementary to the traditional language acquisition methods: online browser games. If learning through fun sounds exciting to you, you should definitely explore the topic further...
Even if you have been learning a foreign language for many years, but did not have the chance to put your skills in practice, you should browse the web for any...online browser games site in the desired language version (provided that you like gaming at least a little). Yes, most websites are in English and the Internet stores zillion games, programs, e-books etc. in the English language. But do not give up your search too quickly! Once you find a suitable site, simply choose a game that you like and think would be most useful for our purposes. Skill games are probably not the best choice here, unless they are complicated enough to require at least reading a manual before game play. An interesting-looking game will definitely motivate you to check the words you do not know in the dictionary (could be online too!).
There are of course language games, designed by professionals who know the most effective methods for studying foreign languages. Such games can be cool, but the educating factor can sometimes be too prominent for the game to be still considered fun. This is why probably the best browser games genre for foreign language practice are MMORPGs. The multi-player, 3D world is not only visually and functionally attractive, but provides a platform for social - hence verbal - interaction. Successful and satisfying game play is practically impossible without communication. If you are lucky enough, you will easily join a team of speakers of the language you want to practice. Even if they are not native users, you will still be able to benefit from the contact. Some browser games offer the possibility of live-talk. You can compare the situation to joining a free - and fun - language course.
So, the next time you feel like playing online browser games, choose a site in the language you want to learn. What is more, many of the most popular MMORPG games have bustling fan communities. Usually each has a discussion forum where community members share tips, opinions, write comments etc. It is just another way you can practice your language skills. Obviously, simple browser games are probably the best choice for language beginners. MMORPGs require at least basic ability to communicate one’s thoughts. As it was already suggested, people who want to practice their English are probably in the best position, but the Internet is full of wonderful learning possibilities also in other languages.
