Immersion and Focus
Sustained concentration with fewer outside distractions.
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About the research
A qualitative study with 13 university students examining the factors that shaped their experience while learning Italian in VR. Participants completed a session in Noun Town or Language Lab, followed by a semi-structured interview; transcripts were coded and analyzed thematically.
The findings highlighted cognitive, emotional and perceptual factors that supported or hindered the learning experience.
A qualitative study with 13 university students examining what shaped their experience while learning Italian in VR. Participants used Noun Town or Language Lab, then completed semi-structured interviews that were analyzed thematically.
What emerged
from the interviews
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Motivation and Confidence
Enjoyment, curiosity, motivation, and a stronger sense of confidence.Enjoyment, curiosity, motivation, and confidence.
Contextual Exploration
Meaningful exploration, balanced by usability and adaptation challenges.
VR language learning benefits from clear onboarding, manageable cognitive load, and purposeful multisensory exploration.
Research in practice
From analysis to publication - thematic analysis, paper spreads, and a conference presentation.