Virtual Reality in Inclusive Language Learning

Abstract

This monograph offers a timely and original contribution to applied linguistics by bringing into dialogue second language acquisition, inclusive language learning, and immersive technologies. The volume addresses a persistent gap in current research by focusing on specific language needs and diverse learner profiles, with particular attention to university students with dyslexia. Moving beyond tool-oriented perspectives, the book reconceptualizes Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence not only as educational aids, but as emerging cognitive frameworks that are reshaping how language is processed, experienced, and made meaningful. Within this perspective, this work foregrounds vocabulary acquisition, especially in English as a Foreign Language, as a foundational dimension of language development, and examines its central role for neurodivergent learners. By integrating theoretical reflection with design-oriented insights, the volume proposes a holistic and ethically grounded approach to inclusive language learning in technologically mediated environments. It will be of interest to researchers, lecturers, educators, and instructional designers in applied linguistics, language education, and educational technology.