DigCompEdu Competence Area(s)

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Target groups

Pairs or small groups

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.

1. Ensure all headsets are charged and Mondly VR is installed and updated.
2. Select the language and relevant scenario for the lesson (e.g., checking into a hotel, ordering food).
3. Create or assign user accounts and calibrate each headset.
4. Brief students on VR safety, how to navigate the virtual environment and how to use the microphone for speech recognition.

1. Introduce Mondly VR and show how to access the selected scenario. Demonstrate starting a conversation with the virtual character.
2. Pair students; one student practices the scenario in VR while the other observes and takes notes. Students switch roles after completing the first round.
3. 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.
4. After each practice round, students discuss what they learned, focusing on new vocabulary, expressions and pronunciation tips.
5. Rotate through different scenarios or roles to broaden practice and challenge students with varied contexts.

• Provide an alternative 2‑D version or recorded conversation for students who cannot use VR due to motion sensitivity or accessibility concerns.
• Adjust scenarios to match each student’s proficiency: simpler dialogues for intermediate learners and more complex tasks for advanced learners.
• Pair less confident students with supportive peers and allow them to practise outside VR first.
• For students with motion sensitivity, keep sessions short and encourage them to remove the headset when needed.

• 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.

Mondly VR is described as the first language learning experience with chatbot and speech recognition in virtual reality. Learners step into a virtual world, practise conversations in realistic scenarios, receive instant feedback on pronunciation, and build the confidence to speak new languages.