VIRTUAL REALITY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Abstract

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computerized Simulation, Virtual Reality (VR), and Artificial Environments (AE) has emerged as a hotspot for innovation in the tech industry due to the exponential growth of these fields. Within the field of educational technology, the combination of Virtual Reality  (VR) with language learning offers a promising frontier, providing immersive and interactive experiences for English language acquisition. This paper delves into the complex relationships and synergies among these cutting-edge  technologies, investigating their combined influence on different domains. This research article explores the world of virtual reality (VR) within the framework of ESL instruction, illuminating the potential pitfalls and difficulties of this cutting-edge method. The study tackles issues like pedagogical efficacy, accessibility, and learner engagement by investigating the present status of virtual reality (VR) applications in language learning and how they interface with artificial intelligence (AI). It also explores the cultural and linguistic factors that need to be considered while creating and implementing language learning systems that utilize virtual reality. This research adds to our complex knowledge of the possibilities and challenges within the rapidly growing field of Virtual Reality in ESL instruction by critically examining previous literature and case studies. The purpose of this paper is to help educators, technologists, and legislators understand the obstacles standing in the way of fully realizing virtual reality's promise as a tool for equitable and effective language learning.