A Systematic Review of AR and VR Enhanced Language Learning

This paper provided a systematic review of previous Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual (VR) studies on language learning. A total 88 articles were selected analyzed from five perspectives: their ways integrating AR or VR tools in learning; main users technologies; major research findings; why are effective promoting the implications. It was found that (1) immersing learners into virtual worlds is approach to learning studies; (2) university students AR/VR (3) findings concerning benefits included improvement students’ outcomes, enhancement motivation, positive perceptions towards using VR; (4) promoted through providing immersive experience, enhancing creating interaction, reducing anxiety; (5) implications identified include need training for teachers, enlarging sample sizes, exploring learner factors such as engagement satisfaction.