Examining the Synergistic Impact of Cross-Cultural Communication and Virtual Reality on Young Adults’ English Language Proficiency

Authors

  • Shohidahon Nurmatova English Language Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, KRG, Iraq
  • Narmin Mohammed Noori Computer Education Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, KRG, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v11i1p18

Keywords:

Virtual Reality, Cross-Cultural Communication, English Language Skills, Young Adult Learners, The EFL Context

Abstract

The demand for English language proficiency has developed significantly as the world gets interconnected nowadays. In the meantime, a variety of technological tools such as Virtual Reality (VR) have emerged to help increase the demand for learning and business experiences. This review study synthesized existing literature in the relevant field and examined the synergistic impact of implementing VR tools and cross-cultural communication (CCC) in developing the English language skills of young adult learners. This review paper explores the benefits, challenges, and limitations of VR and CCC intersection in the language learning context concentrated on young adults. It also showcased that young adult learners are highly engaged and motivated in expanding their English language skills when they are exposed to the world that counterparts the one real. However, alongside the positive impact of CCC and VR in the language teaching setting, some challenges and limitations such as accessibility, the need for pedagogical frameworks, and ethical implications have been highlighted.

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11.02.2024

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Nurmatova, S., & Noori, N. M. (2024). Examining the Synergistic Impact of Cross-Cultural Communication and Virtual Reality on Young Adults’ English Language Proficiency. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 11(1), 18-30. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v11i1p18

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