Is Virtual Reality Language Learning of the Future?
Virtual reality has become the premiere source of party entertainment in the modern world – but is there scope for this to extend beyond entertainment and into the domain of learning? There are studies that suggest virtual reality can help you to improve your language skills through interactive experiences. Does this really mean that future translation services could be provided by those who have learnt languages through virtual reality?
The main reason this is powerful as a learning method is because it simulates interaction which is proven to be more engaging than traditional methods. You can also practice more extensively without the need of tiring out another human being, as well as saving yourself from the possible intimidation of facing somebody and struggling to communicate.
In the future we will easily be able to simulate life-like scenarios including ordering food in a restaurant, going on a date in a coffee shop or even sitting in an airplane – the potential is limitless. This functional and practical learning method will set language learners up for much more efficient use of language in everyday scenarios and more importantly, let them do it in a fun and deeply engaging way. It is also not a bad tool for kid’s party entertainment either.
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