Raul Mora on Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers
From Experience Points by Dave Eng, EdD
May 3, 2026 · 27 min · Season 1 · Episode 163
About this episode
Dr. Raul Alberto Mora discusses how gamers learn English through play and the research conducted by his team.
Raul Mora on Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers In this episode of Experience Points, Dr. Raul Alberto Mora shares insights from his book Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers: Language as Victory. He explores how gamers learn English through play, not for school, but to win, connect, and belong in gaming spaces. Mora emphasizes the value of research by gamers, highlighting how his team of undergrad researchers brought unique perspectives shaped by thousands of hours of gam...
People in this episode
Host: Dave Eng
Guest: Raul Alberto Mora
Topics covered
- second language acquisition
- gaming
- English learning
- research
- gamers
- education
Keywords
- second language users
- gamers
- English learning
- gaming spaces
- research
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers: Language as Victory
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