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The Impact of Virtual Reality on L2 Learning Performance: A Meta-Analysis of Effectiveness Studies from 2015–2025

Year: 2025

Type: review

Study designs: Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis

Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) has become a prominent tool in language education, enabling learners to engage with the target language in immersive and interactive contexts. Despite growing research on VR in language learning, few meta-analyses exist. This study examines its impact, with immersion level, language skill, task type, and contact with non-human characters as some of the potential moderators.Following PRISMA methodology, peer-reviewed studies and conference proceedings published between 2015 and 2025 were identified via Scopus and Web of Science. Preliminary findings suggest overall positive trends, though further analysis is needed to determine the potential of VR. This research contributes to understanding how technological affordances interact with learner characteristics and pedagogical approaches.

Source: Institutional Research Information System University of Turin (University of Turin)

Authors: Natasha Devroede, Dylan Dachet, Fabiola Camandona, Ferran Suñer Munoz

Institutions: University of Turin, UCLouvain

Language: English

Topic: Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts

Subfield: Human-Computer Interaction

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7133402267

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