The Metaverse in Foreign Language Learning: A Theoretical Framework
Selami Aydın
Abstract
Inevitably, recent ideas and developments in the metaverse that are based on social interactions can profoundly influence the foreign language learning process since the core of the mentioned process is communication and interaction. However, whether the metaverse can be used in foreign language learning remains a crucial question that is unanswered within a theoretical framework. This paper aims to provide a theoretical basis regarding the use of metaverse in foreign language learning. For this purpose, it first defines and introduces the metaverse, gives a brief history of the concept, and introduces Metaversal games. Then, it focuses on the relationship between the use of the metaverse and the theoretical points of view. It concludes that the metaverse platform can be used as an effective language learning environment in light of the current theories, approaches, and models. The paper also discusses certain problems regarding the use of the metaverse as a language learning platform.