Transforming Language Learning: Exploring the Metaverse in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Yan Yan Lam

Transforming Language Learning: Exploring the Metaverse in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language

Yan Yan Lam

Chinese Language Centre

Research output: Unpublished conference presentation (presented paper, abstract, poster) › Conference presentation (not published in journal/proceeding/book) › Teaching and learning

Abstract

As the digital age progresses, the metaverse is transforming education. In Hong Kong, the pioneering
initiative “Metaverse for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language” leverages this immersive platform
to teach spoken Chinese to beginners. Utilizing advanced technology, the program creates a three
dimensional environment that enhances practical language skills. This study focuses on improving
Chinese as a second language (CSL) by employing Gamified Constructivist Teaching in the Metaverse
(GCTM), fostering a more interactive and engaging educational experience. The program has received
highly positive feedback from students, with surveys indicating that learners appreciate the immersive
experience and desire more opportunities for metaverse practice. This paper explores the core
concepts and applications of the metaverse, analyzing its potential and challenges in oral language
learning, while providing valuable insights for effective Chinese language instruction.

Original language	English
Publication status	Not published / presented only - May 2025
Event	AHKLC Symposium 2025: Repositioning Language Education in the Age of AI - Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong Duration: 22 May 2025 → 23 May 2025 https://events.polyu.edu.hk/ahklc2025/home

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Forum/Symposium	AHKLC Symposium 2025
Country/Territory	Hong Kong
City	Kowloon
Period	22/05/25 → 23/05/25
Internet address	https://events.polyu.edu.hk/ahklc2025/home

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