There are currently a handful of VR and spatial desktop options for learning languages in an immersive environment. The article talks about immersion camps and how they are built on the idea that languages are best learned through culture. By immersing students in the culture of the target language by learning the customs and traditions, students, in theory, will be able to learn the language faster and have longer lasting connections with the language. Immersion camps are not always accessible for would be learners and some potential learners may not be comfortable with an in person immersion camp for various reasons. The article introduces some VR and spatial desktop options that can allow for immersion in a language in the metaverse.
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M2 P4 Metaverse and language learning: Preparing for an immersive future
The metaverse seems to be the next big thing in the internet realm, but will take time to implement. There are a number of companies working on their own version of a metaverse. The metaverse may be a place where language learning can thrive by facilitating a way to learn through the 4Cs (critical thinking, collaboration, creativity and communication). In the metaverse language learners would be able to work together in the same space to solve problems. The example used in this article is a language lesson in the kitchen where learners can walk around in a kitchen to discover what ingredients are available and work together to create a dish. In fully immersive VR using VR goggles the learners would use their bodies in real life to make their avatars gesture and interact with their peers. Below is a video demonstrating how students can interact in a VR program called Immerse.
Metaverse and language learning: Preparing for an immersive future