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Title: LangLandia.
Authors: Choi, Yeachan1 (AUTHOR) ychoi115@asu.edu
Source: CALICO Journal. 2025, Vol. 42 Issue 3, p573-582. 10p.
Subject Terms: *Second language acquisition, *Limited English-proficient students, *Imagination, *Gamification, *Computer assisted language instruction, Mobile games
Abstract: The article focuses on LangLandia, a mobile game-based language-learning application that combines elements of fantasy monster-taming games with vocabulary and grammar acquisition. Released in January 2019, the app supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, and is designed for beginner to lower intermediate learners. It features various activities such as vocabulary battles, reading short books, and structured conversations with nonplayer characters, although many advanced features are locked behind a paywall. While the app effectively engages users through gamification, it primarily emphasizes vocabulary memorization and lacks depth in cultural and pragmatic language skills, making it less suitable for advanced learners. [Extracted from the article]
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  Data: The article focuses on LangLandia, a mobile game-based language-learning application that combines elements of fantasy monster-taming games with vocabulary and grammar acquisition. Released in January 2019, the app supports multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, and Japanese, and is designed for beginner to lower intermediate learners. It features various activities such as vocabulary battles, reading short books, and structured conversations with nonplayer characters, although many advanced features are locked behind a paywall. While the app effectively engages users through gamification, it primarily emphasizes vocabulary memorization and lacks depth in cultural and pragmatic language skills, making it less suitable for advanced learners. [Extracted from the article]
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