Last Updated: November 12, 2024
IMMERSE insights:
- If you want to be able to actually speak in a new language, you need to practice using it for real communication.
- Talking to other learners not only gives you practice, it also gets you thinking about the language itself - and that leads to deeper learning.
- IMMERSE makes it fun and easy to improve your skills with other learners (and make new friends) outside of lessons by hanging out with the IMMERSE community.
Still struggling to learn a language even after hours of study with a language app? That’s no surprise.
One of the key ingredients of successful language learning is authentic communication.
Your brain is set up to use language to interact with others. When you practice communicating with real people in the language you’re learning, you tap into the neural language networks that are already wired in your brain.
Why is conversation practice with other Members such an effective way to improve your language skills?
Interacting with fellow language learners will help you learn faster and better. A big part of this is the practice you get speaking and trying to understand others, but there are other benefits too.
When you communicate with peers in your target language, you don’t just get practice - you’ll spend time talking about vocabulary, grammar, and culture too.
These conversations will deepen your understanding of the language. In fact, there’s evidence that giving feedback to your peers is even more beneficial than receiving it!
How does IMMERSE support learner interaction on its platform?
We understand the value of communicating with your fellow language learners, and we make it easy for you to reap those benefits.
The entire IMMERSE VR language learning platform was designed with interaction in mind.
Here are three ways you can tap into the power of social interaction in IMMERSE:
1. Jump into an IMMERSE hosted meetup
Join a hosted meetup for a variety of events like game nights, open conversation meetups, roleplay events, and more. An IMMERSE host will be on hand to facilitate conversations and activities with Members from all levels, and it’s all very casual. The realistic settings and fun topics create a special opportunity for you to engage in authentic, spontaneous interactions with others.
This is an incredible opportunity for you and your fellow language learners to practice chatting in your new language with the IMMERSE host on hand to provide any language support you need.
2. Drop into one of our public or private meetup spaces
Time really flies in IMMERSE lessons, and you may find yourself hungering for more after class.
IMMERSE provides a variety of ways to meet up informally with other learners inside the platform.
- Our Language Exchange is a common space where learners of all languages can meet up for games, vocabulary practice, and conversation. Reach out in the IMMERSE Facebook group to see who’s in the mood to hang out, or just drop on in!
- Or visit our meetup scenes, where you can practice with people learning the same language as you. Rotating each hour, these spaces encourage you to jump in and meet others in your language program. Some times are set aside for learners at a particular level, and others are for everyone - so you can practice the way you feel most comfortable.
- You can also set up a private version of each scene anytime for just you and your friends. Create a code and share it with your buddies - and you’ve got a fun space to practice all by yourselves!
These scenes provide perfect settings for authentic conversation practice while you go bowling, mix drinks, or have an epic squirt gun battle.
3. Join our community groups on Facebook and Discord
IMMERSE has an active community of language lovers. Join them on Facebook to share tips, post pictures you’ve taken in IMMERSE, and make plans to meet up and practice. Plus, catch announcements about upcoming hosted meetups and other IMMERSE events.
All IMMERSE Members are welcome regardless of their language level. Come and join us!
