Case study: Using the Emys Robot in teaching English to children

Abstract

Teaching a foreign language poses challenges for teachers to of keeping children interested and engaged during class. One of the modern tools supporting English language learning is the Emys Robot, an interactive robot developed by the Polish company Flash Robotics. The purpose of this article is to analyze the use of the Emys Robot in the education of preschool children based on the opinion of an English teacher who is one of the first users of this innovative tool, as well as to identify its advantages and limitations The study used the case study method and an interview with the teacher using the device. The results of the study indicate that it is an excellent teaching tool that will not only make English lessons more attractive, but, above all, facilitate its learning by fully involving children in the classroom.