Virtual reality in language learning: A systematic review and implications for research and practice

A Parmaxi - Interactive learning environments, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The increasing popularity of Virtual Reality (VR) has provoked scholars' and educators'
interest to explore its potential as a learning environment for various fields of education …

A systematic review of AR and VR enhanced language learning

X Huang, D Zou, G Cheng, H Xie - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper provided a systematic review of previous Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual
Reality (VR) studies on language learning. A total of 88 articles were selected and analyzed …

Into the brave new metaverse: Envisaging future language teaching and learning

JG Wu, D Zhang, SM Lee - IEEE Transactions on Learning …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The emergence of the Metaverse, supported by innovative technologies, especially
extended reality, has opened up new possibilities for various fields of education. Some …

Digital language learning (DLL): Insights from behavior, cognition, and the brain

P Li, YJ Lan - Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2022 - cambridge.org
How can we leverage digital technologies to enhance language learning and bilingual
representation? In this digital era, our theories and practices for the learning and teaching of …

Immersion into virtual reality for language learning

YJ Lan - Psychology of learning and motivation, 2020 - Elsevier
This chapter is aimed at elaborating the effects of virtual immersion on language learning,
especially on the affective dimension, including learner motivation and autonomy. Following …

A comparative study on the effects of a VR and PC visual novel game on vocabulary learning

KWK Lai, HJH Chen - Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Research on vocabulary acquisition in digital game-based learning has been increasing
over the years, with advancements in technology giving rise to numerous learning …

The effect of Google Expeditions virtual reality on EFL learners' willingness to communicate and oral proficiency

S Ebadi, M Ebadijalal - Computer Assisted Language Learning, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
This study reports the results of a mixed-methods investigation on the impact of a virtual
reality (VR) tool on Iranian EFL learners' willingness to communicate (WTC) and oral …

On the effects of 3D virtual worlds in language learning–a meta-analysis

C Wang, YJ Lan, WT Tseng, YTR Lin… - Computer Assisted …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The 3D virtual worlds (3DVWs) were widely used for language learning in the past two
decades. Although numerous research studies acknowledged the affordance, a full-scale …

Educational metaverse: An exploration and practice of VR wisdom teaching model in chinese open university english course

J Yuan, Y Liu, X Han, A Li, L Zhao - Interactive Technology and Smart …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose The paper aims to propose a virtual reality (VR) wisdom teaching model in open
university English course from the perspective of “Metaverse”. The study aims to testify the …

[HTML][HTML] Virtual reality affordances for oral communication in English as a second language classroom: A literature review

A Yudintseva - Computers & Education: X Reality, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper reviews 34 studies related to oral communication in English as a Second
Language through Virtual Reality published from 2015 to 2022. Overall, Virtual Reality …