The multimodal metaverse: real-life language practice in feigned virtual horizon

The shift to a digital milieu has transformed language education through the metaverse, integrating immersive technologies, haptics, and multimodal communication to create engaging, interactive learning environments. Gaining traction in regions like Malaysia and ASEAN, this approach utilizes gamification, two-way simulations, and collaborative scenarios such as historical role-play or virtual negotiations to deepen student participation and understanding.