TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES USING VR TECHNOLOGY

Abstract

The article analyzes the use of virtual reality in the field of learning foreign languages – with an emphasis on English. In higher educational institutions, two types of software can be used – specialized and related developments. The analysis shows that virtual reality has potential as an educational technology. But at the moment it is at an early stage of development, and existing applications require improving the methodology and conducting further research to increase their effectiveness. The author concludes that there are three main approaches that are used today to learn foreign languages using virtual reality: the first approach is an autonomous tool that allows training certain linguistic skills or abilities; the second approach involves the use of virtual reality as components of a comprehensive training program; the third approach is related to the creation of an educational environment in virtual reality, which can become an alternative to the traditional physical learning space.