A New Serious Game (e-SoundWay) for Learning English Phonetics

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Опубліковано в::	Multimodal Technologies and Interaction vol. 9, no. 6 (2025), p. 54-81
Автор:	Lago-Ferreiro, Alfonso
Інші автори:	Gómez-González, María Ángeles, López-Ardao, José Carlos
Опубліковано:	MDPI AG
Предмети:	Language Pedagogy Higher education Accuracy Spanish language Phonetics Gamification User experience English as a second language Foreign languages Speaking Phonology Interactive media Games Skills Motivation Human-computer interaction Multimedia Second language learning Learning Learning outcomes User satisfaction Voice recognition Online instruction Perception Design Linguistics Multimodality Pronunciation instruction Accentuation Speech English as a second language instruction Digital literacy Computer & video games Satisfaction Teaching English language Competence Pronunciation Access
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Короткий огляд:	This paper presents the design and evaluation of e-SoundWay, a cross-platform serious game developed to improve English phonetic competence through a multimodal and narrative-driven approach. While the platform is specifically tailored to meet the needs of Spanish-speaking learners, it is adaptable for a wider range of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) users. e-SoundWay offers over 600 interactive multimedia minigames that target three core competencies: perception, production, and transcription. Learners progress along a gamified version of the Camino de Santiago, interacting with characters representing diverse English accents. A mixed-methods evaluation combining pre- and post-tests with a user experience questionnaire revealed statistically significant improvements across all domains, particularly in perception. Reduced post-test variability indicated more equitable learning outcomes. User satisfaction was high, with 64% of participants reporting satisfaction with their phonetic progress and 91% stating they would recommend the platform. These findings highlight the educational effectiveness, accessibility, and motivational value of e-SoundWay, reinforcing the role of serious games and multimodal technologies in delivering inclusive and engaging pronunciation instruction.
ISSN:	2414-4088
DOI:	10.3390/mti9060054
Джерело:	Advanced Technologies & Aerospace Database