BLENDING AI AND VR TECHNOLOGIES FOR CREATING A FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPING COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE
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https://doi.org/10.59787/2413-5488-2026-53-1-%25pKeywords:
Foreign language learning environment, communicative competence, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, educational processAbstract
This study investigates the integration of artificial intelligence (and virtual reality technologies as pedagogical tools for enhancing communicative competence and creating a foreign language learning environment. Conducted with 35 university students, the research employed a pre- and post-test design to measure progress across four criteria: fluency, accuracy, lexical range, and communication. The blended use of ChatGPT, structured through the AUTOMAT framework and immersive VR resources provided the simulation of real-life communication experiences. The results revealed a significant improvement in overall performance, with the mean score increasing from 12.14 to 15.50 out of 20. The findings prove that combining AI and VR technologies offers effective conditions for creating a foreign language learning environment and serves as a promising approach for communicative language teaching in higher education.
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