AI Virtual Language Immersion with Mondly VR
DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)
Time
Preparation time 15 minutes
Implementation time minutes
Educator Progression Level
Explorer
Target groups
Pairs or small groups
Minimum student digital skill level
Intermediate
Minimum student language level
B1
🎓 Learning Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Practise real‑life conversations in the target language using virtual reality.
- Respond to instant pronunciation feedback and adjust their speech accordingly.
- Build confidence and fluency by repeating dialogues in immersive, scenario‑based environments.
- Answer AI‑generated quizzes to check understanding of a topic.
- Reflect on question types (multiple‑choice, recall, short answer) and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide feedback on the accuracy and relevance of AI‑generated questions.
Ingredients
| Item / Resource | Quantity | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| VR headset with Mondly VR installed | One per student or pair | Provides an immersive environment for language practice |
| Mondly VR account | One per student | Access to languages, chatbot and speech‑recognition features |
| Conversation scenarios (e.g., travel, dining) | Several | Focus practise on specific contexts |
Utensils
VR‑ready devices, controllers, comfortable physical space; optional external screen for demonstrations.
🥣 Preparation – Before Implementation
- Ensure all headsets are charged and Mondly VR is installed and updated.
- Select the language and relevant scenario for the lesson (e.g., checking into a hotel, ordering food).
- Create or assign user accounts and calibrate each headset.
- Brief students on VR safety, how to navigate the virtual environment and how to use the microphone for speech recognition.
🔥 Implementation Steps
- Introduce Mondly VR and show how to access the selected scenario. Demonstrate starting a conversation with the virtual character.
- Pair students; one student practices the scenario in VR while the other observes and takes notes. Students switch roles after completing the first round.
- Encourage students to repeat and respond to the AI‑generated prompts, using the microphone to trigger speech‑recognition feedback. Point out the instant feedback on pronunciation and vocabulary.
- After each practice round, students discuss what they learned, focusing on new vocabulary, expressions and pronunciation tips.
- Rotate through different scenarios or roles to broaden practice and challenge students with varied contexts.
🧂 Differentiation & Inclusion
🍴 Assessment & Feedback
⚠️ Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding
🍱 Extensions / Follow‑Ups
- Homework ideas: Students replicate the VR conversation at home using transcripts or write their own dialogues based on the scenario.
- Further exploration: Encourage students to explore cultural elements present in the VR scenario and research real‑world etiquette.
- Projects: Assign groups to create a mini presentation about the city or context they explored in VR, integrating vocabulary and cultural facts.
🔗 Cross‑Subject Link
- Geography: Use VR scenarios set in various countries and discuss regional differences, landmarks and customs.
- Cultural studies: Analyze cultural norms, dining etiquette or social practices encountered in the VR scenarios.
- Media studies: Compare VR immersion with other media (videos, podcasts) and discuss how different modes affect language learning.