CLEAN : Wordle goes global as Cantonese and Maori versions prove a hit

CLEAN : Wordle goes global as Cantonese and Maori versions prove a hit

Assessment

Interactive Video

World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the creation of a toreo version of Wordle, highlighting the challenges faced in processing the Maori alphabet and finding resources. The creator received positive feedback from the Maori-speaking community and was surprised by teachers' interest in using the tool in educational settings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's initial inspiration for creating a Maori language version of a word game?

A tweet on Twitter

A television program

A newspaper article

A suggestion from a friend

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges in developing the Maori language game?

Finding a suitable game engine

Translating the game into multiple languages

Processing the Maori alphabet

Creating a marketing strategy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the speaker find surprisingly supportive?

Feedback from the Maori-speaking community

The financial backing from investors

The game's performance in the market

The technical support from developers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected interest did the speaker receive regarding the game?

Interest from game developers

Interest from language researchers

Interest from international players

Interest from teachers for classroom use