Digital Dialects
Principal function(s): Autonomous learningGame appsIndividual workListeningVocabularyGrammarStudentWebsite/other users supply
Digital Dialects is a website offering interactive language learning games and activities for 79 languages, sorted into different topics. Users navigate the site to access language-specific games to practice vocabulary, grammar, spelling, phrases, and scripts or alphabets. Vocabulary lists are accompanied by audio for practising pronunciation and listening skills. Learners can use Digital Dialects' games for independent learning or in the classroom. The website also provides information about culture and language, links to other useful resources, and language learning tips. Digital Dialects is freely accessible online without the need for signing up or having an account. It was developed by Craig Gibson.
Evaluation: Digital Dialects is a useful resource for learning dozens of languages. It is particularly suitable for younger learners due to its interactive and gamified features. For teachers, it can provide supplementary resources to enhance classroom instruction and reinforce language concepts in a fun and engaging way. Importantly, it contains games in minority and endangered languages such as Cook Island Maori, Horami, Saami, Nuiean and Karelian, which is not that common.
Cost: Free without registration
Website: https://www.digitaldialects.com/
Categories
Skills
- Listening
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
Content
- Website/other users supply
Usability
Interface 
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Simple, slightly old-fashioned.
Time efficiency Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
English.
Respect for privacy Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium (?). Digital Dialects is run mainly by volunteers and therefore does not monetise any of its contents. It does not gather user data since it does not require logging in and pledges not to share user data with any third party. However, third parties such as Google or Amazon collect cookies for advertisement. It does not mention compliance with GDPR. Digital Dialect’s privacy policy misses lots of important information. See more here.
Saving work for future use Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
No.
Tailorability (If so, how?) Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
To some extent; learners can choose what topics and languages to study and filter content per topic.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
No; it is a browser-based tool.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser.
Other technical requirements