USE OF VIRTUAL REALITY,

CHATROOMS & EMAILS IN

ONLINE LANGUAGE
LEARNING AND TEACHING
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ONLINE SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING
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VR

Email

Chatrooms
 WHAT IS VR?

VR is a computer application that enables its users

to experience immersive, three dimensional visual
also actively interact in this new learning
environment.

VR provides an exploratory learning environment in

which a learner interacts with virtual objects in real time
and acquires new knowledge or skill through
experimentation.
 THE USE OF VR IN ONLINE TEACHING

PC based immersion headgear

(HMD)

students need to wear VR

equipment to experience the
learning environment and
learning content.

Oculus Rift
VirtualSpeech-VR Courses app
 USING VR
APPLICATION
VirtualSpeech-VR Courses app

- this app mainly develops business skills. This app can

be used in business English language courses. its function
of speech analysis enables students to get feedback on
their speeches, record all the speeches and have the
progress results.
 Mondly VR: Learn
Languages in VR

It has 33 different languages. It has two sections: a

vocabulary section and a conversation section.
 VR Learn English App

This app enables a learner to walk inside the house with

its different rooms and objects. The learner walks around
various objects and by pointing them with his/her VR
headset, the app provides its corresponding name and
shows it on the learner’s screen. The learner listens to the
pronunciation of the word, repeats it and memorize it
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS CAN USE VR IN PRACTICE
SPEAKING AND LISTENING SKILLS IN SIMULATED REAL-
WORLD SITUATIONS, OR ROLE-PLAY CONVERSATIONS WITH
VIRTUAL CHARACTERS.
 Teachers can create immersive storytelling experiences
where students are required to communicate in a second
language.

Teachers can create role-play scenarios in VR where

students interact with virtual characters to practice their
conversation skills in the second language.

Teachers can use VR to enhance students' vocabulary by

creating virtual flashcards or interactive language games.

Teachers can use VR to enhance students' listening skills

by creating scenarios where they must understand and
respond to spoken language in the virtual environment.
 EMAILS

WHAT IS EMAILS?

Email, short for Electronic Mail, is a method of sending

messages, digital files, and other forms of data across network
systems primarily using the internet. It's an essential tool for
communication, especially in the digital age
Emails provide opportunities for
learners to practice reading and
writing skills in an authentic
context
 Teachers can assign students to write an essay, journals
through emails. And teachers can provide personalized
feedback on students' written assignments.

Teachers can assign students to send their writing to

classmates for peer review at the same time help improve
their reading skills.

Teachers can create a 'Word of the Day' or 'Phrase of the

Day' email series to enhance learners' vocabulary.

Teachers can organize email pen pals program where

students can communicate with native speakers or other
learners.

Teachers can send links to additional resources, like

online articles or videos, encouraging independent
learning
 WHAT IS
CHATROOMS?
chatrooms are online platforms that allow for real-time
interaction among users, typically via text.
 THE USE OF CHATROOMS

Chatrooms provide opportunities for

learners to practice reading ,writing and
speaking skills.
 Teachers can create language-specific chatrooms where students are
required to communicate only in the language they are learning.

Teachers can organize live chat sessions or discussions on

specific topics to enhance vocabulary and comprehension
skills.

Teachers can create role-play scenarios in chatrooms where

students can practice conversation

Teachers can use chatrooms to pair up students for peer-

to-peer language practice.

Teachers could hold a 'question and answer' session in the

chatroom where students can practice forming questions
and answers in the second language.
Examples of chat room
software