36.2024, FYI: Research Participation Opportunity: L2 English Speaking Practice + Self-Hosted AI

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LINGUIST List: Vol-36-2024. Tue Jul 01 2025. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 36.2024, FYI: Research Participation Opportunity: L2 English Speaking Practice + Self-Hosted AI

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Date: 30-Jun-2025
From: Emma Caputo [emma.caputo at ub.edu]
Subject: Research Participation Opportunity: L2 English Speaking Practice + Self-Hosted AI


Hello everyone!
I'm conducting a "la Caixa" Foundation funded research project at
University of Barcelona on how extramural gaming habits relate to L2
English speaking skills.
This study offers valuable English speaking practice with
conversational AI in a low-stakes environment, with flexible
participation you can complete from home anytime. You'll support
ethical research using 100% free (as in freedom) software with no
third-party data sharing, and contribute to informal language learning
research.
Requirements:
    - Adults (18+) who are non-native English speakers
    - Any gaming background in any language (from occasional mobile
games to regular gaming)
    - 15-minute online study
This IRB-approved study involves a brief survey, speaking tasks, and
dialogue with our AI agent. €250 prize pool for participants.
Study link: https://videogames.emmacaputo.com
Please share with students and colleagues who might be interested.
Best,
Emma Caputo
University of Barcelona

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
                     General Linguistics

Subject Language(s): English (eng)




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