Looking at human communication from the perspective of semiotics extends our view
beyond verbal language to consider other sign systems and meaning-making resources …

Augmented and virtual realities (together “extended reality”) offer language learners the
opportunity to communicate and interact in real and virtual spaces. In augmented reality …

This study aimed to explore the applicability of VR-based language learning in an EFL
context. An online survey was conducted to understand the structural relationship between …

Taking the interactionist perspective, this study investigates the use of communication
strategies in Dutch as a lingua franca videoconferencing discussion within a …

Recent years have seen growing interest in extended reality (XR) in education, covering the
spectrum from virtual reality (VR) to augmented reality (AR), and including mixed reality …

Many studies have demonstrated that Virtual Exchange (VE) for teaching languages can
have a positive effect on learners' intercultural awareness or achievements. However, during …

The sudden shift to online teaching in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded
not only the way we learn and teach foreign and second languages (L2) but also the way we …

While traditional English as a foreign language (EFL) classrooms often lack context and
authenticity, immersive virtual reality (iVR) provides a valuable alternative opportunity to …

Intercultural dialogue is an essential component of intercultural citizenship, ie, students'
ability to address complex societal issues. With more interconnected problems comes an …

Virtual reality (VR) has rapidly evolved as a language education environment, offering
opportunities for immersion, interactivity, and enhanced motivation for learners. High …