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===Task-based language learning===

[[Task-based language learning]] (TBLL) has been commonly applied to virtual world language education. Task-based language learning focuses on the use of authentic language and encourages students to do real life tasks using the language being learned.<ref>Nunan D. (2004) ''Task-based language teaching'', Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.</ref> Tasks can be highly transactional, where the student is carrying out everyday tasks such as visiting the doctor at the Chinese Island of Monash University in Second Life. Incidental knowledge about the medical system in China and cultural information can also be gained at the same time.<ref>Chinese Island is an initiative by the Chinese Studies Program at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia designed to complimentcomplement traditional classroom-based learning with context-based, hands on learning in the virtual environment of Second Life: http://www.virtualhanyu.com/</ref>

Other tasks may focus on more interactional language, such as those that involve more social activities or interviews within a virtual world.