Language Learning Pedagogical Affordances of the Metaverse

This article aims to explore the use of the metaverse, a 3D virtual space created by the convergence of the physical and digital realms, for teaching language learning. The authors discuss the affordances and constraints of using a social virtual reality learning environment for language education, offering examples from English as a Second Language and French as foreign language classes. The article notes that the technology is adaptable to any language curriculum, and its use ultimately depends on the creativity and technology literacy of the teacher.

Cristina Obae
TAMK
Tampere, Finland

Cristina Obae is a researcher and lifelong learner who never stops seeking new opportunities to innovate. Doctor in linguistics from the University of Bordeaux 3, finishing her second masters in Educational Leadership at TAMK, member of CARDE research group, languages coordinator in an IB World School, and founder of the NEdHo.fi startup she firmly believes that it is though education that we can make the world a better place.

Amany Alkhayat
Teachers College, Columbia University
New York, NY, United States

Amany Alkhayat is a teacher trainer, instructional designer, author, and entrepreneur. She is a consultant to VR companies. She is an adjunct faculty at New York Institute of Technology. Amany is currently pursuing her Doctoral degree in Instructional Technology and Media at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is also the founder and Chair of the NYS TESOL Technology Enhanced Language Learning SIG and the VirtuaTELL conference where she hosted more than 150 teacher training workshops on Zoom, Virtual reality platforms during the pandemic.

Amany is also the co-founder and CEO of Language Cities, a VR game. She has taught over 7000 students on Udemy since 2017.
As an author and instructional technology designer, Amany is always exploring emerging technologies to enhance the learning experience. She is committed to using her expertise to help learners and trainees reach their full potential.

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