Vocabulary Slots

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For TESOL Teachers & Educators

Pedagogical Framework: "Hooked on English"

This game is an educational tool that leverages intermittent rewards. You may recognize this as the core mechanic of casino slot machines, but here, it's repurposed to "hook" students on learning English vocabulary.

By providing unpredictable, random rewards for matching vocabulary words, we make the process of vocabulary review highly engaging and memorable. Unlike rote memorization, this gamified approach transforms learning from a chore into a chase.

Key Benefits for Vocabulary Acquisition:

Repetition Without Monotony: Students are exposed to target vocabulary repeatedly in a dynamic context.
Positive Emotional Association: The thrill of the spin creates a positive emotional connection to the vocabulary.
Auditory Reinforcement: When a student wins, the word is spoken aloud, connecting the written form to its pronunciation.
Lowering the Affective Filter: The fun, low-stakes nature of the game reduces anxiety, making students more receptive to learning.

How to Customize the Vocabulary List

Adapt this game for any vocabulary lesson by editing this HTML file. Find the <script> tag at the bottom and locate the vocabulary array.

const vocabulary = [
    { word: 'Apple', color: 'ef4444', emoji: '🍎' },
    { word: 'Book', color: '3b82f6', emoji: '📖' },
    // ... add more words here
];