Business English Game

Overview

Generate interactive HTML-based learning games for business English practice. This skill creates engaging, scenario-based exercises covering emails, meetings, presentations, negotiations, and industry-specific vocabulary. Games automatically adapt to user's proficiency level and professional context.

When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when users request:

• Business English learning games or quizzes
• Interactive practice materials for professional English
• Training exercises for specific business scenarios (emails, meetings, presentations)
• Vocabulary games for industry-specific terms (IT, finance, marketing, etc.)
• Scenario-based simulations for business communication
• Educational content for workplace English

Game Types

1. Multiple Choice Quiz

Create 4-choice quizzes testing business expressions, vocabulary, or appropriate usage in context.

Example request: "Create a business email vocabulary quiz"

Process:

• Load relevant expressions from references/business_expressions.md
• Select appropriate difficulty level
• Use assets/templates/quiz-template.html
• Generate 10-15 questions with explanations
• Include immediate feedback and scoring

2. Drag & Drop Matching

Create matching games connecting terms, definitions, or sentence components.

Example request: "Make a marketing terminology matching game"

Process:

• Load industry vocabulary from references/vocabulary_by_industry.md
• Use assets/templates/drag-drop-template.html
• Create 8-12 matching pairs
• Include visual feedback for correct/incorrect matches

3. Scenario Simulation

Create interactive dialogue simulations for business situations.

Example request: "Practice meeting discussion phrases with a simulation game"

Process:

• Load scenario from references/scenarios.md
• Use assets/templates/scenario-template.html
• Present branching dialogue choices
• Provide feedback on appropriateness and tone
• Suggest alternative expressions

4. Fill in the Blanks

Create cloze exercises with business expressions.

Example request: "Create email writing practice with fill-in-the-blanks"

Process:

• Select scenario-appropriate templates
• Remove key phrases/vocabulary
• Provide multiple-choice or type-in options
• Show correct answers with explanations

5. Sequence Ordering

Create games requiring correct ordering of dialogue or presentation flow.

Example request: "Practice presentation structure ordering"

Process:

• Present scrambled sequence of expressions
• User arranges in logical order
• Explain proper flow and transitions

Difficulty Levels

Beginner

• Common business phrases
• Basic email and meeting vocabulary
• Simple sentence structures
• Clear, formal language

Intermediate

• Industry-specific terminology
• Nuanced expressions (suggestions, polite disagreement)
• Phrasal verbs and idioms
• Tone matching exercises

Advanced

• Negotiation and persuasion language
• Cultural nuances and subtleties
• Complex sentence structures
• Executive communication styles

Customization Parameters

When generating games, consider:

• Industry: IT, finance, marketing, HR, manufacturing, logistics, etc.
• Job role: Manager, individual contributor, executive, sales, support
• Scenario: Email, meeting, presentation, negotiation, networking
• Skill focus: Writing, speaking, listening comprehension
• Time: Adjust question count for desired play duration (5-30 minutes)

Content Categories

Available in references/ files:

1. Email Writing (formal/informal)

   • Subject lines
   • Opening/closing phrases
   • Request and response templates
   • Follow-up language

2. Meeting Participation

   • Starting meetings
   • Expressing opinions
   • Agreeing/disagreeing politely
   • Asking for clarification
   • Summarizing and closing

3. Presentations

   • Introduction and agenda
   • Transition phrases
   • Explaining visuals
   • Handling questions
   • Conclusion techniques

4. Negotiation & Persuasion

   • Making proposals
   • Compromising
   • Objection handling
   • Closing deals

5. Networking & Small Talk

   • Introductions
   • Industry conversation
   • Building rapport
   • Following up

6. Phone & Video Calls

   • Opening calls
   • Technical issues
   • Active listening phrases
   • Closing professionally

Game Generation Workflow

1. Understand Request

   • Identify game type needed
   • Determine difficulty level
   • Note any specific industry/scenario requirements

2. Select Content

   • Grep relevant expressions from references/business_expressions.md
   • Find matching scenarios from references/scenarios.md
   • Load industry vocabulary if specified

3. Choose Template

   • Select appropriate HTML template from assets/templates/
   • Templates are self-contained with CSS and JavaScript

4. Generate Game

   • Use scripts/game_generator.py to inject content into template
   • Customize based on user parameters
   • Ensure proper feedback and explanations

5. Output

   • Save as standalone HTML file
   • Provide brief usage instructions
   • Suggest variations or follow-up exercises

Feedback Design

All games should include:

• Immediate feedback: Show correct/incorrect immediately
• Explanations: Why an answer is correct/incorrect
• Alternative expressions: Show other valid options
• Usage examples: Demonstrate in realistic context
• Encouragement: Positive reinforcement for learning

Technical Implementation

Templates Structure

All templates in assets/templates/ are:

• Self-contained HTML files with embedded CSS and JavaScript
• Responsive design (mobile-friendly)
• Accessible (WCAG 2.1 AA compliant)
• No external dependencies required
• Progress tracking built-in
• Built-in pronunciation features with Web Speech API

Pronunciation Features

Games include interactive audio pronunciation for learning correct speech:

Features:

• 🔊 Listen to Questions: Hear the full question read aloud
• 🔊 Listen to Choices: Each answer option has a speaker button
• ⚙️ Accent Selection: Choose between American, British, or Australian English
• ⏱️ Speed Control: Adjust playback speed (0.75x, 1x, 1.25x)
• 🔄 Toggle On/Off: Click speaker icon again to stop playback

Technology:

• Uses Web Speech API (built into modern browsers)
• No external API calls or audio files needed
• Works offline once page is loaded
• Supports multiple English accents

Usage in Games:

• Students can hear proper pronunciation of business expressions
• Useful for non-native speakers
• Helps with listening comprehension
• Reinforces correct pronunciation patterns

Scripts

scripts/game_generator.py provides:

• Template loading and rendering
• Content injection from references
• Difficulty adjustment
• HTML output generation

Use as:

python scripts/game_generator.py --type quiz --topic email --level intermediate --count 15

Resources

scripts/

• game_generator.py: Main game generation script with template rendering
• difficulty_analyzer.py: Analyze and adjust content difficulty

references/

• business_expressions.md: 500+ expressions categorized by scenario and difficulty
• scenarios.md: 30+ business scenario templates with learning objectives
• vocabulary_by_industry.md: Industry-specific terminology with examples
• game_design_patterns.md: Best practices for educational game design

assets/

• templates/: HTML game templates (quiz, drag-drop, scenario, etc.)
• styles/: Common CSS styling
• icons/: SVG icons for feedback (correct, wrong, hint)

Examples

Example 1: Simple Quiz Request

User: "Create a business email vocabulary quiz"

Output: 10-question multiple choice quiz with common email phrases, beginner level, ~5 minute play time

Example 2: Industry-Specific Game

User: "I need a marketing terminology matching game for my team"

Output: Drag-and-drop game with 12 marketing terms (ROI, KPI, CTR, etc.), intermediate level

Example 3: Scenario Simulation

User: "Help me practice disagreeing politely in meetings with a simulation"

Output: Interactive dialogue game with 6-8 meeting scenarios, multiple choice responses, feedback on tone and appropriateness

Example 4: Customized for Role

User: "Create a presentation skills game for IT product managers, advanced level"

Output: Mixed-format game (ordering, fill-blanks, scenarios) focused on technical product presentations, 20 minutes

Tips for Effective Games

• Context is key: Always provide realistic business scenarios
• Mix difficulty: Include easier questions to build confidence
• Explain why: Don't just mark wrong, explain the better choice
• Cultural notes: Mention US/UK differences when relevant
• Encourage practice: Suggest related scenarios for continued learning
• Track progress: Show improvement over time when possible

Extending Content

To add new content:

1. Add expressions to references/business_expressions.md with difficulty tags
2. Create new scenarios in references/scenarios.md following existing format
3. Update vocabulary_by_industry.md for new industries
4. Templates are reusable - no need to modify unless adding new game types