Eight fun video games to help you learn a foreign language

Video games can be the next step towards learning a new language. If popular language learning apps are starting to bore you, it's time to get out the joysticks, reports thegamer.

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If you like the idea of ​​learning a new language through a video game, some studios have already found a way to incorporate entertaining technology into your learning journey.

Influential

Welcome to the palace of the mind!

Influential focuses on pronunciation training and vocabulary expansion through continuous, gradual immersion. Well, all this will happen once you manage to overcome your first major obstacle: choosing one of the 23 languages ​​this game has to offer.

Once you understand all this, you will explore the "virtual palaces of the mind." There you can interact with various everyday things, such as scissors, lamps and cats, through the lens of another language. You can even challenge your own word lists if you need specific practice.

Earthlingo

The most peaceful alien invasion in history!

playing As a cute little orange alien named Mako, you'll explore Earth and learn the language of your choice during your travels. With 28 languages ​​to choose from, you'll have plenty of time to learn the languages ​​you'll end up enjoying the most.

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The best part is that the game is completely free. It can teach you over 1000 words if you have the willpower to squeeze through all the information Earthlingo has to offer. This might be your chance to surprise some of your online friends from different countries.

Core VR

Be careful not to get dizzy!

Korean is the only language this game.

Grab your white futuristic blaster and head into the arena where you can shoot various letters and symbols of the Korean alphabet called Hangul, listen and learn the basics of pronunciation, and even learn a little about Korean foods.

Linguist FPS

Who knew that educational shooters existed?

Although the genre FPS is an unexpected and bold choice for a game that's supposed to teach you a language, the developers at Rocket Boy Games seem to have managed to make this odd combination work. Who knew shooters could be educational experiences?

By choosing from 16 available languages, you can unlock more weapons and upgrades as your language skills grow. It's at least a more enticing incentive than taking a vocabulary test at school or being threatened by a Duolingo owl.

Lost Abroad Cafe

Relaxing language learning through running a cafe!

Lost Abroad Cafe takes the exhilarating experience of opening your first coffee shop in a foreign country and packages it into a cute, accessible digital format where you can serve customers while learning a new language.

The game allows you to travel to multiple cities around the world, teaches practical vocabulary and phrases you commonly use in everyday life, and offers a catalog of seven different languages ​​to choose from, including:

• French.
• Italian.
• Spanish.
• Deutsch.
• Chinese.
• Korean.
• Japanese.

Newcomer

Is there anything fantasy RPGs can't do?

As it turned out, fantasy role-playing game is another genre that can teach you a new language. Newcomer developers jumped at this opportunity. To save the kingdom and make friends with its inhabitants, you will have to at least take learning the language seriously.

The game is aimed at beginners interested in learning Spanish, French or Italian. In this epic adventure you will learn over 100 new words, 32 key phrases. You will be introduced to a variety of sentences in the language of your choice.

Kana Quest

Japanese, but even cuter!

Kana Quest designed for Japanese language learners who need to build a solid foundation in hiragana and katakana. These are two of the three scripts or alphabets.

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There are many polyglots, people who speak many languages, who recommend flash cards as a learning tool. Luckily, if flash cards aren't your thing, you can challenge yourself with over 300 unique puzzles instead. Beautiful pixel graphics will also be a nice bonus.

Noun Town

Villages filled with knowledge are much better than quizzes!

Through exploration, mini-games and conversations with 16 unique villagers Noun Town will teach you one of seven languages ​​in a colorful world. It will give you the opportunity to learn over 1000 words and phrases.

You'll learn new vocabulary, practice speaking with non-player characters, and test your knowledge. But perhaps one of the coolest features of Noun Town is the ability to repeat what you hear. The game will tell you whether your pronunciation is acceptable or not.

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