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ERIC Number: EJ1460087
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 11
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PlayPhrase.Me: A Multimedia Corpus for Foreign Language Education
Technology in Language Teaching & Learning, v7 n1 Article 102405 2025
Technological advancements have not only introduced new tools for language education but also tailored apps and resources for specific language skills. These include mobile apps (e.g., "Drops: Language Learning Games" for vocabulary), websites (e.g., "SpanishDict" for Spanish dictionary and grammar), and reference tools (e.g., "Grammarly" for writing assistance). One such resource is PlayPhrase.me, an online and mobile tool serving as a database of movie clips for language practice, particularly vocabulary. Despite the relative attention that similar tools (e.g., "YouGlish" and "Voscreen") have received, only two studies have been conducted about the PlayPhrase.me website. Accordingly, there is a need for a review that outlines its general characteristics and pedagogical affordances. To this end, this review evaluated the website and revealed considerable potential for vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation learning. Citing the possible pitfalls, such as short video durations, lack of filtering, and absence of evaluative and competitive means, the researcher offered recommendations for improvement. The review concludes with the researcher's reflections as a teacher and urges further research to validate the findings.
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Language: English
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