Raul Mora on Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers

Raul Mora on Understanding Second Language Users as Gamers

May 3, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 163

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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...

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Host: Dave Eng

Guest: Raul Alberto Mora

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