Research Library

Welcome to the ImmerseMe Research Library! Here you'll find a collection of academic studies, dissertations, case studies, conference papers and presentations that explore the impact of ImmerseMe on language learning.

Peer-reviewed Studies

Peer-reviewed Studies

Published in academic journals and peer-reviewed outlets.

 

Title	Author	Institution	Year	Lan­gua­ge
CEFR updates (2020)-based next-gen immersive learning in 5 steps	Dr. Gökhan Haldun DEMİRDÖVEN	Sakarya University of Applied Sciences	2025	EN          (2.2 MB)
Exploring the Impact of VR Integration on ESL Leaners’ English Verbal Communication Skills: A Case Study in a Malaysian High School	Kumutha Raman	Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia	2024	EN          (1.0 MB)
The impact of virtual reality (VR) pedagogy on L2 English learners’ oral communication and pragmatic competence	Melike Akay	University of South Florida	2024	EN          (3.0 MB)
(Dis)Engagement and Usefulness: Students’ Experiences of Practicing Speaking German in a Virtual 360° Environment	Elin Ericsson, Sylvana Sofkova Hasemi	University of Gothenburg	2024	EN
Testing ImmerseMe with Chinese students: acquisition of foreign language forms and vocabulary in Spanish	Ricardo Casañ-Pitarch, Jingtao Gong	Universitat Politècnica de València	2021	EN
Perceptions of ImmerseMe Virtual Reality Platform to Improve English Communicative Skills in Higher Education	Juan Habib Bendeck Soto, Diana Carolina Toro Ocampo, Lued del Carmen Beltrán Colon, Alejandro Valencia Oropesa	Uniremington University	2020	EN          (790 KB)

Dissertations & Theses

Dissertations & Theses

Doctoral and master's research exploring ImmerseMe in depth.

 

Title	Author	Institution	Year	Lan­gua­ge
The Effect of Virtual Reality on Students’ Speaking Performance in EFL Classes	Sumeyra Aydin	Istanbul Bilgi University	2026	EN          (10.7 MB)
Immersive Virtual Reality for L2 Pragmatics Instruction in an Intensive English Program at a US University	Emilia Gracia, PhD	Arizona State University	2024	EN          (1.1 MB)
Experiences of Speaking with Conversational AI in Language Education	Elin Ericsson	University of Gothenburg	2023	EN
The Use of Virtual Reality Technology in Foreign Language Education: From Teachers' Perspectives	Bella (Ngoc) Tran	University of Oxford	2021	EN          (3.7 MB)

Conference Papers & Presentations

Conferences Papers & Presentations

Presentations delivered at education and language learning conferences.

 

Title	Author	Institution	Year	Lan­gua­ge
From Headsets to Language Fluency: Investigating Engagement and Learning with VR in Middle School Spanish (ISCAP Conference)	Emily Loughlin, Kevin Mentzer, Ph.D.	Wachusett Regional School District  Nichols College	2025	EN            (82 KB)
Assessing the Impact of AI on Student Communication in German (IALLT / FLEAT 8 Conference)	Michael B. Dettinger, Ph.D.	Louisiana State University	2025	EN            (1.7 MB)
Virtual Worlds, Real Insights: Exploring Student Reflections from ImmerseMe (IALLT / FLEAT 8 Conference)	Betty Rose Facer, Denis Uebiyev	Old Dominion University  Purdue University	2025	EN            (22.2 MB)
The use of immersive virtual environments to enhance language learning, improve learners’ experience, and foster willingness to communicate: A study with ImmerseMe Presentation (CALICO Conference)	Irene Soto-Lucena	University of Pittsburgh	2024	EN          (680 KB) EN            (1.9 MB)
Engaging World Language Students with the Virtual Reality of ImmerseMe (IALLT Conference)	Betty Rose Facer, Denis Uebiyev	Old Dominion University  Purdue University	2023	EN            (4.5 MB)
Closing the gaps with ImmerseMe: An ongoing investigation into teachers' beliefs and perceptions (CALICO Conference)	Farhana Ahmed	University of Toronto	2023	EN            (3.5 MB)
La Realité Virtuelle: Using Immersive Technology to Engage Year 7 Boys in Learning French (IBSC Annual Conference)	Suzanne Hill	The King's School	2022	EN            (6.4 MB)
ImmerseMe - Learning languages authentically using virtual reality-based immersive lessons (CALICO Conference)	Denis Uebiyev	Purdue University	2022	EN            (1.9 MB)
Can 360 virtual reality tasks impact L2 willingness to communicate? Preview of slideshow presentation of research findings presented at CALICO 2019, Montreal	Dr Kevin Papin	McGill University Montreal	2018	EN            (7.7 MB)
Virtual Reality Technology ImmerseMe Software: Speaking, Interactivity, & Time. (Bajorek, 2018) CALICO 2018	Dr Joan Palmiter Bajorek	University of Arizona	2018	EN

Case Studies & Other Research

Case Studies & Other Research

Action research, implementation studies, reviews, reports and other supporting research.

 

Title	Author	Institution	Year	Lan­gua­ge
A Blueprint for Integrating VR into Language Centers (Chapter 2 of the Language Center Handbook 2025, pages 23-43)	Betty Rose Facer, Denis Uebiyev	Old Dominion University  Purdue University	2025	EN          (1.3 MB)
Developing practical language skills in the foreign language classroom with the help of artificial intelligence and virtual reality (pages 367-374)	Dr. Tamás Csontos	Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary	2025	EN          (13.9 MB)
A Constructivist Desktop Virtual Reality-Based Approach to Learning in a Higher Education Institution	Dr Meri-Yilan	Agri Ibrahim Cecen University	2021	EN
Action Research in French Action Research in English	Michelle Renée Genua	Niagara University	2021	FR            (912 KB) EN            (884 KB)
Learning Technology Review for CALICO Journal Vol 37.3 2020.	Margherita Berti	University of Arizona	2020	EN