My first experience in Second Life

　　When Professor told us that we have to play "Second Life" in class, I was so excited and thought that I must be good at playing it because I have experiences in playing online game. However, after the first venture in Second Life, it turns out that I may not be an "expert" in the game.

　　The first time, Professor let us venture in the game by ourselves. I learned how to buy clothes in Freebie which is served to sell clothes and accessories in Second Life, and how to change clothes. I went to many places. I learned how to use gesture function, thus, I could dance with other players. Sometimes I would get lost in the game, but it was not so worse that prevent me from chatting with others. At the beach, I met Russians and Chinese. The Russians used microphones, thus I could hear them talking in Russians. However, I hadn't learned how to use voice chat, thus I couldn't talk to them. On the other hand, I chatted with Chinese delightfully. Two of them told me that they played the game for the same reason as me. Otherwise, one of the Chinese told me that she comes from the Zhejiang province, and she will visit Taiwan in August! Just at that time, Professor teleported us to the land which she buys and wants us to build the city, thus I could not chat more deeply with her. What a pity!

　　At the place which Professor teleported us, I met my classmates. It seemed like that we were all in the water. And, some of them wore suits, some of them wore ceremonial dresses, and I worn a vest and jeans with tanned skin. I really had fun that day.

The final scene of the game that day.

Useful English Learning APP: Dictionary.com

        I want to recommend a great app for ESL learners. It is called "Dictionary.com". It's not only available for Android users but also Apple users. It's not simply a normal English dictionary that provides meaning explanation, audio pronunciation, etc. It also has other useful functions for English learners. I will introduce you in the following paragraphs:

 ➔This is the beginning scene of the App.

  

　
　
　
The App provides a word for learning everyday:

Just like the picture shows us: a word will appear on the screen as soon as you open the app. And, if you don't know the word, you can click it, and acquire more information for this word, such as its meaning, example sentences, origin, etc.

        Then, when you look up the dictionary, except its modern and up-to-date definition and content, it also contains its origin and history, related forms , similar words that may be confused, and synonyms.

➔ The example of looking up a word.

        Otherwise, you can also find other useful function here:

1. Favorites: You can add favorite words you look up.

2.Translator: It provides over 30 languages, perfect for ESL and reliable translations into English.

3.Blog&Slideshow: They both provide helpful knowledge in using English, such as the changed way of using a certain expression (see pic[1]), and different phrases relating to a certain word (see pic[2]). 

        

➔ pic[1] : Do You Say Daylight "Saving"　　➔ pic[2] : A Look at 8 Expressions with Heart

 Time or Daylight "Savings" Time?

　　I think it is really worthwhile to download the app, especial for the nonnative learners.