Pictorial Exercises

Language learning resources are constantly evolving along- side technology. One of such resources is REAP.PT, a system which aims to raise users proficiency in the Portuguese language in an inter- active manner. Its current features include text-based exercises. This paper describes the evolution of REAP.PT aiming on locative preposi- tions used to describe the spatial position between objects. In this new REAP.PT, exercises take place in a 3D environment, and are comple- mented with gaming aspects to make them more appealing to students. The game scenario is an office, where each room contains different exer- cises. Completing exercises awards the student with points that unlock harder rooms. This provides the student with a challenge and a sense of progression. We believe that with these gaming aspects, students will have increased motivation to complete exercises.

This paper presents and discusses the methodology for the construction of an Academic Word List for Portuguese: PAWL, inspired in its English equivalent. The aim of this linguistic resource is to provide a solid base for future studies and applications on Computer Assisted Language Learning, while maintaining comparability with other comparable resources.

This paper presents and discusses the methodology for the construction of an Academic Word List for Portuguese: PAWL, inspired in its English equivalent. The aim of this linguistic resource is to provide a solid base for future studies and applications on Computer Assisted Language Learning, while maintaining comparability with other comparable resources.