Frequently Asked Questions

Game types

ELSA has 8 game types for you to improve your English skills.

  • Pronunciation
  • Intonation
  • Listening
  • Word Stress
  • Conversation
  • Video Conversation
  • Unscrambling words
  • Missing letters

1. Pronunciation game:

Listen and repeat the words and short phrases to get detailed feedback on your pronunciation.

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2. Intonation game:

Improve your intonation by emphasizing the important words (in bold) in a sentence.

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3. Listening game:

Improve your listening skills by practicing with minimal pairs and learning to distinguish sounds between similar words.

There are 2 types of lessons in the listening game:

  • Select the phrase/word that matches the audio.
  • Select the audio that matches the phrase/word.

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4. Word Stress game:

Learn to emphasize the right syllables within words. Words have both – stressed and unstressed – syllables.

The result is calculated based on your word stress and pronunciation scores.

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5. Conversation game:

Engage in realistic conversations to practice speaking English with all the words and phrases you have learned in previous lessons.

The result is calculated based on your fluency, pronunciation, and intonation scores.

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6. Video Conversation game:

Use videos to practice realistic conversations with additional context.

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7. Unscrambling word game:

The Unscrambling Words game, provided by ELSA, is a valuable tool for expanding your English vocabulary. 

You will see words where the characters are in the wrong order. Find the correct word and say it aloud. The number of correct answers will determine your final score. 

If the words are too challenging, the game provides helpful hints to guide you toward the correct answer. Click the Take a Hint button.

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8. Missing letters game:

In this game, you will practice your vocabulary skills.

You will see words that are missing characters. Find the correct word and say it aloud. You can use hints in case it is too difficult. The more answers you get right, the higher you score.

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