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Tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs) and EFL Part 1 – Where to start?

I have been thinking of how I could potentially implement tabletop roleplaying games into my teaching. Here are a few thought points before we embark any further:

  • What are TTRPGs?
  • Why would I consider using them in class or as an after-school programme?
  • What are the potential benefits of using TTRPGs?
  • Has there been any research on the pros and cons of using TTRPGs for language learning?
  • What kind of challenges would I face running a game?
  • What obstacles would students with lower level English abilities face?
  • What do I hope to achieve by doing this?
  • What kind of research could I contribute through running these games?