PRACTICING ENGLISH SPEAKING IN VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENTS
Keywords:
Virtual Reality, English speaking skills, immersive learning, language anxiety, pedagogical technology, communicative competence, simulated environments.Abstract
This article explores the transformative role of Virtual Reality (VR) in developing
English speaking skills among second-language learners. While traditional classroom
settings often struggle to provide authentic, high-stakes conversational practice, VR
technology offers a unique solution by creating immersive, three-dimensional worlds.
This study examines how these simulated environments help reduce learner anxiety,
promote "spatial presence," and provide realistic contexts for communication. By
analyzing the psychological and pedagogical benefits of VR, the article argues that
immersive technology is moving from a futuristic concept to an essential tool for
achieving oral fluency in the digital age.
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