WorkdPlays has received development support from the Education and Collaboration Fund of the Meat and Food Industry. The funding is being used to develop and initially implement a mobile language learning game specifically tailored to the meat-processing sector.
The goal of the new language learning game is not only to improve employees’ Danish language skills but also to strengthen workplace communication, enhance well-being and employee retention, and promote integration between Danish-speaking and non-Danish-speaking colleagues. The game is primarily aimed at employees with limited Danish skills, as well as those who face challenges with written Danish.
The WorkdPlays game-based language learning tool is built on well-documented research in language acquisition and motivation, ensuring an effective and engaging learning experience based on realistic workplace scenarios within the sector.
Read more about our research foundation here.
New Features
With support from the Education and Collaboration Fund of the Meat and Food Industry, WorkdPlays is now launching an updated version featuring teaching tailored to the meat-processing sector. A new built-in language test ensures that employees start at the appropriate skill level, while the language difficulty progresses gradually. There is also a greater focus on realistic workplace dialogue in everyday tasks.
The updated WorkdPlays app also places renewed emphasis on motivation. With high scores, point systems, and more interactive elements, language learning becomes even more engaging. Users can now compete with colleagues and encourage each other to continue learning. At the same time, companies can track employee progress through statistical overviews, fully compliant with GDPR.
Positive Results from Pilot Projects
Initial trials of the WorkdPlays app took place in 2023. The pilot projects showed positive results across employees with different language skill levels (DU 2 and 3), who were able to significantly improve their Danish. They made fewer language errors and expanded their Danish vocabulary, with the greatest progress seen among employees with basic Danish skills.
Positive feedback from team leaders also highlighted increased motivation for language learning among employees and confirmed that the game was well received. Overall, the language learning game has proven to be an effective supplementary tool, supporting improved communication and integration in the workplace.
Game Rollout in 2024
In autumn 2024, an initial implementation of the sector-specific “The Slaughterhouse Game” will take place at selected slaughterhouses that are members of the Dansk Industri (DI). This will pave the way for future implementation across the sector in collaboration with DI, The Food Workers’ Trade Union (Fødevareforbundet NNF), and the slaughterhouses.
WorkdPlays has developed three versions: Basic, Premium, and Premium+. The three versions are designed to meet the individual requirements, needs, and capacities of different slaughterhouses.
Want to know more?
Contact WorkdPlays for further information.
WorkdPlays ApS
Hulvejen 32, 3400 Hillerød, Denmark
T: +45 30 49 09 89
E: Louise@workdplays.dk