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Instead of going on language courses to other countries, why not order an espresso in an Italian cafe while sitting on the couch at home?
What seems a bit like science fiction is possible with the help of virtual reality (VR). “In virtual environments, students can actively act and communicate, regardless of location,” says lecturer Timo Ahlers, who researches VR at the University of Potsdam in Germany.
What is VR? “It is a computer-generated, purely digital environment in which you can move virtually and in real time,” Ahlers explains.
This environment can be experienced through a head-mounted display, known as a VR headset. “This means that my vision and hearing are virtually linked to the virtual environment,” he says.
Simulating a visit to a café or a doctor, solving puzzles in a labyrinth, playing a basketball game or having a conversation around a virtual campfire: VR makes many things possible.
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