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18-04-2022 | Original Paper

A Systematic Review of Research on High-Immersion Virtual Reality for Language Learning

Authors: Tetyana Kucher Dhimolea, Regina Kaplan-Rakowski, Lin Lin

Published in: TechTrends | Issue 5/2022

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Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) can be beneficial for learning and for increasing learners’ engagement and motivation. However, aggregations of studies on language learning in high-immersion VR are scarce. This paper offers a systematic review of existing research on VR-based language learning, encompassing 32 peer-reviewed studies published between 2015 and 2020. The study yielded three main language-related findings: (1) multiple exposures to VR are necessary for effective learning; (2) VR is beneficial for contextual vocabulary learning; and (3) perceptions of language learning in VR are positive, but its effectiveness is inconclusive. We also describe VR technology trends, VR content used in language learning, and learners’ perceptions of learning languages in VR. This systematic review is useful for language educators, researchers, and VR app developers.
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Metadata
Title
A Systematic Review of Research on High-Immersion Virtual Reality for Language Learning
Authors
Tetyana Kucher Dhimolea
Regina Kaplan-Rakowski
Lin Lin
Publication date
18-04-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
TechTrends / Issue 5/2022
Print ISSN: 8756-3894
Electronic ISSN: 1559-7075
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-022-00717-w

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