IMMERSE's Learning Model
Lessons in IMMERSE are designed based on communicative language teaching principles. These practices ensure an engaging, immersive experience that helps learners develop fluency in real-world contexts.
Communicative Language Teaching
Role-plays
Interviews
Group work
Information gap activities
Opinion sharing
Task-Based Teaching
Focuses on pragmatic meaning
Encourages learners to choose the linguistic resources needed to complete tasks
Emergent Language
Emergent language refers to language that naturally arises in interaction between learners or between learners and Guides. This spontaneous language use supports more authentic communication.
IMMERSE Levels
When members register with IMMERSE, they take a proficiency placement test to determine the best level for their fluency. The test assigns a level automatically, but members can adjust their level manually at any time.
🔗 Link to the placement test here.
Available Levels:
English: Levels 1-6
Spanish: Levels 1-5
French & Portuguese: Levels 1-4
Members can freely take classes at any level, regardless of their placement.
Learning Opportunities in IMMERSE
Lessons
Available on both the Web App schedule and in VR.
Led by IMMERSE Guides and last 40 minutes.
Members must book in advance but can join unbooked sessions within the first 5 minutes if seats are available.
Maximum class size: 12 Members.
30-minute reminder email sent before class.
Schedule available 2 weeks in advance.
Focused on specific learning objectives and real-world communication.
Want to learn more? Click here for details about lessons.
Connect Events
No booking required – just join anytime!
Live, interactive sessions led by Guides.
Casual, open-ended conversations in various locations.
Available throughout the day across different Immerse spaces.
Want to learn more? Click here for details about Connect Events
Practice Activities
Each learning outcome and lesson includes ~15 minutes of asynchronous practice activities. Some are created by expert Guides, while others are powered by AI.
Available Activities:
Flashcards
Fill-in-the-Blank
Pronunciation Practice
Guided Conversations (Levels 2-5)
Scripted Conversations (Level 1)
Meetup Spaces – Public & Private Scenes
Community Scenes provide immersive locations where you can practice independently or with other members.
No booking required – enter and practice anytime!
Solo or Group Practice:
Private mode – Use a private code to practice alone or with invited friends.
Public mode – Join a shared space with other learners.
Language-Specific or Multi-Language:
Language-focused rooms for targeted practice.
The Commons – an all-language exchange space
NEW: Open-Convo AI Avatars in Community Scenes
Practice natural conversations with AI-powered Avatars.
Available in public and private scenes for spontaneous language interaction.
Helps develop fluency with adaptive responses based on your input.
Accessible anytime—no booking required!
Try it now! Jump into a Practice Scene and start chatting with an AI Avatar.
Language Exchange – The Commons
Join this public space to connect with learners across all language programs!
Meet new people and practice multiple languages.
Participate in language learning games.
Enjoy new features and interactive activities added regularly!
Want to learn more? Click here for details about the Language Exchange Commons and the games available.
Community Channels
Join our Immerse Facebook Community to connect with fellow learners!
Stay updated on special events and gatherings.
Find a training partner by posting in the group.
Engage with our Guides and fellow members.
For further assistance, contact us at [email protected].
Meetup Spaces - Public & Private Scenes
Practice Scenes are locations to practice what you are learning in Immerse either by yourself or with other members!
Accessible anytime - No booking. Simply enter and practice anytime!
Private or public - You can explore solo using a private code, share the private code to invite friends, or enter a public scene where anyone can join you.
Language Specific or All-Language Oriented (The Commons).
Language Exchange - The Commons
Join this public area to meet new people from across ALL Language Programs and play language learning games! We are always adding new features and exciting games to this space.
Community Channels
We wish to invite all Immerse members to join us on our Community Facebook page. Our guides and hosts regularly post messages and special events such as gatherings, and you can find a training partner by posting on our page.
