About the Project

A European cooperation project enhancing foreign language speaking skills through evidence-based VR innovation.

1

Innovative Language Teaching Methods

Develop and promote VR-supported, student-centered and interactive approaches in foreign language education.

2

Improve Speaking Skills with VR

Provide students with real-life speaking simulations to increase fluency, confidence and communication skills.

3

Strengthen European Cooperation

Facilitate long-term collaboration between schools across Europe through joint activities, shared resources and a digital cooperation platform.

Project Overview

WE ARE IN VR is an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership (2024–2026) that aims to improve foreign language speaking skills of students aged 13–19 through Virtual Reality (VR) technologies. The project introduces innovative digital learning methods, builds the capacity of teachers, and strengthens cross-European collaboration in language education. It responds directly to the partner countries’ need for more interactive, motivating and effective language learning environments. The project is implemented across six European countries through coordinated pilot activities, training programmes and dissemination actions.

Needs Analysis

Partner countries face common challenges in foreign language education:

  • Students have limited opportunities to practice speaking with confidence.
  • Non-touristic regions (e.g., Düzce) lack real exposure to English.
  • Teachers need modern tools, digital pedagogy skills and interactive materials.
  • Traditional classrooms do not provide real-life speaking situations.

VR technology offers a solution by allowing students to practice authentic conversations in safe, immersive environments, reducing anxiety and increasing motivation.

Target Groups

Primary Target Groups

  • Foreign language teachers seeking innovative tools and methodologies
  • Students aged 13–19 participating in VR-based speaking activities

Final Beneficiaries

  • Secondary schools
  • Adults interested in language learning
  • Local education authorities
  • Institutions integrating VR and digital pedagogy

Expected Results

The project will generate five key outputs:

Competence-based training modules on VR pedagogy and interactive teaching methods.

Immersive VR speaking scenarios designed for classroom and individual practice.

Practical tools and guidelines to increase student engagement and enjoyment in language learning.

Digital instruments for evaluating students’ speaking development through pre- and post-testing.

A multilingual online platform enabling resource sharing, dissemination and long-term collaboration.

Impact

The project delivers measurable and transferable impact by aligning learner outcomes, teacher competence development and institutional innovation capacity.

Students

Students develop stronger speaking confidence, practical communication skills, and higher motivation through immersive VR-based language practice.

Teachers

Teachers enhance their digital and pedagogical competences by integrating innovative VR tools and student-centred methodologies into language teaching.

Institutions

Institutions strengthen sustainable innovation capacity by adopting modern digital approaches and reinforcing European cooperation in language education.

Project Facts

Administrative information and funding details of the project.

Project Duration

01 Dec 2024 – 30 Nov 2026

Funding

Erasmus+ KA220-SCH

Cooperation Partnerships in School Education

Grant

2024-1-TR01-KA220-SCH-000253717

Funded by the European Union.

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