@inproceedings{57b29ec16557419bbf1bd78728b84cf0,
title = "Words in Kitchen: An instance of leveraging virtual reality technology to learn vocabulary",
abstract = "Vocabulary is an essential part in second language learning. The traditional way of learning vocabulary is dull and boring in class with thin context. Nevertheless, a rich context for memorizing words is necessary according to the situated learning theory. Thanks to virtual reality (VR) technology, such a rich context can be achieved by creating a virtual simulation scenario. 'Words In Kitchen' is a VR system designed as an educational tool for second language learners to learn vocabulary. With the help of the proposed system, a user can interact with virtual objects in the virtual scene to learn the spelling and pronunciation of specific vocabularies. We aim to make full use of immersion and interaction of VR and propose a prototype of vocabulary learning in VR, so that the system can promote learners' common vocabulary learning as a supplement to class and textbooks. A pilot study was conducted to identify its usability and enjoyment and the result indicated that the system could help remember words and stimulate interests.",
keywords = "Education, Language learning, Virtual reality",
author = "Tianyu Jia and Yue Liu",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 IEEE.; 18th IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019 ; Conference date: 14-10-2019 Through 18-10-2019",
year = "2019",
month = oct,
doi = "10.1109/ISMAR-Adjunct.2019.00-59",
language = "English",
series = "Adjunct Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019",
publisher = "Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.",
pages = "150--155",
booktitle = "Adjunct Proceedings of the 2019 IEEE International Symposium on Mixed and Augmented Reality, ISMAR-Adjunct 2019",
address = "United States",
}