IMMERSE transforms language learning by creating engaging, real-world environments. This innovative approach moves beyond memorization, fostering deeper understanding and retention through active participation in immersive scenarios. Our diverse, curated environments support all learning styles and levels, making fluency effective and enjoyable for everyone.
⚠️ Note: These are not the same as Community Practice Scenes. For information regarding those spaces, please refer to this learner article.
Current Scenes (listed alphabetically)
ℹ️ Want to get a feel for our live classes in these locations? Check out these learner articles!
Airport Departure
Airport Departure
Main Areas
Terminal Entrance: This is the first point of entry into the airport building before heading to their airline’s check-in counter and security area.
Check-in Counter: At the check-in counter, passengers typically interact with airline staff to check their luggage, receive their boarding passes, and confirm flight details.
TSA Security Checkpoint: This is where passengers and their carry-on items are screened by the Transportation Security Administration.
Gate Waiting Area: After clearing security, passengers proceed to their assigned gate to await boarding.
Jet Bridge and Airplane: The jet bridge connects the gate to the aircraft, and then passengers board the plane.
Baggage Claim Carousels: Upon arrival at their destination, passengers retrieve their checked luggage from the baggage claim area.
Unique Interactions
Print a Boarding Pass: Users can scan their passport and receive a custom boarding pass with their name.
Set off the Security Alarm: Should a user with metal pass through the detector, or an illegal item be scanned on the conveyor, alarms will sound and lights will activate.
Board an Airplane: Users can experience the full boarding process, from walking down the jet bridge to finding their aisle or window seat on the plane. Refreshments will be served by the flight attendant.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Conveyor Belt | Security Checkpoint | Prohibited Items |
Baggage Scale | Escalator | Terminal |
Art Studio
Art Studio
Main Areas
Entrance Lobby: Users arrive in a welcoming seating area from the elevators, featuring a screen and elegant decor.
Portrait Hall: A hall adorned with portraits leads visitors to the main gallery and studio.
Gallery / Studio: This inspiring central space is a large gallery showcasing artwork, sculptures, and a wall of windows for natural light, complemented by live plants for ambiance.
Unique Interactions
We have a collection of hats for you to try on and use for your portrait, and paintbrushes for your colleague to unleash their inner Picasso.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Spray Paint | Canvas | Portrait |
Still Life | Sculpture | Natural Light |
Backyard BBQ
Backyard BBQ
Main Areas
Back Porch & Shed: A welcoming scene unfolds in the backyard of a rustic log cabin, featuring hanging plants, a small red wagon, and a wheelbarrow positioned beside a shed.
Pool Paradise: Tubes, floaties, and toys abound in the crystal-clear water.
Barbecue Grill: Where the best virtual burgers are flame-broiled to perfection. Users can control the flames of the grill and must be careful not to start a grease fire.
Presents & Piñata: Underneath a grand oak, adorned with a treehouse, sits a table laden with gifts and a waiting piñata.
Garden: Where users can water patches of dirt, allowing tulips or vegetables to grow tall enough for picking.
Food Table: Users can celebrate with a scrumptious birthday cake and adorn themselves with party hats, all while enjoying an ice cream cone making station.
Unique Interactions
Water Cannons: Spray your friends and avoid getting pushed into the pool.
Balloon Inflation: Pump up balloons and watch them float freely.
Leaf Blower Clean-up: Use a leaf blower to gather all the fallen balloons.
Piñata Party: Grab a bat, take a swing, and enjoy the falling candy.
Build-a-Burger: Take turns grilling and then assemble your perfect burger with all the toppings.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Birthday Party | Pool Floatie | Barbecue Grill |
Gifts / Presents | Tree House | Toys |
Bank
Bank
Main Areas
Main Lobby: An extravagant two-story bank entrance featuring waterfalls, grand staircases, and multiple seating areas.
Teller Windows: Located on either side of the main lobby, multiple teller windows are available for transactions.
Broker's Offices and Private Vaults (Upstairs): Upstairs, dual offices for loan officers and mortgage brokers include desks and smaller private vaults.
The Big Vault (Downstairs): The bank's main vault is situated downstairs, offering multiple layers of security for storing vast quantities of cash, gold, and other valuables.
Unique Interactions
Instructors have the ability to open and close the main vault door downstairs. This action triggers alarms and can be used to simulate trapping learners inside for demonstrations and lessons.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Deposit / Withdrawal Slip | Teller Window | Gold Bars |
Scales | Vault | Alarms |
Bar
Bar
Main Areas
The Bar: A quintessential local spot, this hole-in-the-wall dive bar, with its worn-in bar stools and booth seating, draws both residents and visitors. Just a heads-up: the kitchen is permanently closed, so don't expect any food.
Billiards & Games: The bar also features a pool table, darts, and an old-school arcade game in its other half.
Live Band Stage: A raised platform provides a space for anyone who wishes to perform, featuring playable instruments and a microphone.
Unique Interactions
Prepare a Cocktail: Blend a sliced lime with green liquid and gather customer feedback.
Play the Xylophone: Grab the mallets and show us some notes.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Bar Stool | Booth Seating | Wine Bottle |
ATM | Dart Board | Pool Stick |
Car Dealership
Car Dealership
Main Areas
Manager’s Office: Where clients finalize paperwork and agree on sales terms.
Sales Floor Models: Here various vehicle styles are showcased for test drives and discussions.
Service Bay: The shop right off of the sales floor, where dealership mechanics service vehicles to maintain optimal condition.
Balcony Lounge (Upstairs): This area offers vending machines, refreshments, seating, and scale models of vehicles from the sales floor.
Unique Interactions
Within the service bay, you have the ability to open and close car doors, the hood, and the trunk. Additionally, a hood on the wall can be repainted a different color. But the most exciting of all is chatting about the futuristic hovering car that’s on the sales floor!
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Pick Up Truck | Scale Model | Automatic Transmission |
Oil Change | Balloons | Engine |
Central Park
Central Park
Main Areas
Stage & Dress Up Area: Where local bands and community plays take place on the weekends.
Picnic Area: A picnic table amongst the shade trees filled with favorite foods.
Playground: A jungle gym and sand toys are located next to an ice cream cart.
Games & Toys: Adjacent to the playground, a treehouse and tire swing stand beside a table laden with toys and outdoor activities.
Unique Interactions
Dress up, play pretend, and connect with your inner child in this sunny park atmosphere.
Special for VR: Users can go across the monkey bars or climb the fire pole.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Jungle Gym | Sand Castle | Hula Hoop |
Fountain | Picnic Table | Kite |
City Center
City Center
Main Areas
Café: This is the platform's entry point, offering users a welcoming space to relax, enjoy a coffee, or plan their next shopping destination.
Cat Walk: Floating walkways provide 360-degree views from viewing platforms positioned in the heart of the city.
City: A bustling metropolis of interweaving streets connects a necropolis of diverse buildings, each serving a purpose for inhabitants.
Unique Interactions
Users can fly a drone out over the city while listening to directions about how to get to a certain building.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Book Store | Stadium | Windmills |
Hair Salon | Helicopter | Fire Station |
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Main Areas
Order & Pick Up Counter: where customers place their orders, receive their drinks and food, and make payments. It includes espresso machines, blenders, a display case for pastries, and a cash register.
Seating Area: designed for customers to relax and enjoy their purchases. It includes various types of seating such as tables and chairs, comfortable armchairs, and bar stools, and is accompanied by ambient lighting and music.
Unique Interactions
Baristas can create custom drinks by utilizing the available coffee makers, mugs, milks, and various sugar types.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Oat milk | Sugar | Fireplace |
Coffee Grounds | Tea bags | To-go cup |
Comedy Club
Comedy Club
Main Areas
Green Room: A backstage dressing room filled with various costume items, ready for a show.
Main Stage: Where the most daring comedians perform, aiming for laughter.
Bar: Located at the back, behind the audience, an open bar for patrons who might need a break from the jokes.
Unique Interactions
Use the costume pieces in the green room to do different sketches.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Audience Member | Open-Mic Night | Stand-Up Comedy |
Green Room | Laughter | Stage Presence |
Commons
Commons
(Also IMMERSE’s Language Exchange Social Lounge)
Main Area
The expansive open courtyard is a diverse scene designed to entice different people and interactions. It features a variety of activity areas, including a DJ booth, a dress-up station, basketball, a bar, and language games, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Unique Interactions
Practice alone or with friends in this scene, which offers a variety of AI-powered language vocabulary games.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
DJ Booth | Basketball Court | Floating Targets |
Cocktail | Globe | Walkways |
Cooking School
Cooking School
Main Areas
Demonstration Room and Prep Stations: An open area with multiple workstations for presenting new techniques and allowing a group of chefs to follow along individually. This space is also ideal for competitions.
Outdoor Dining Area on Deck: A beautiful, family-style outdoor dining area perfect for serving your gourmet creations in style.
Prep Kitchen with Walk-in Pantry and Cooler: Suitable for teaching new recipes to smaller groups, or for evaluating how students collaborate in a single kitchen setting to prepare a meal.
Farm-to-Table Garden with Brick Pizza Oven: Cultivate vegetables in the garden to use in recipes, such as braising them in a pan on the stove, or for creating new dishes in the brick pizza oven.
Unique Interactions
Kitchen Appliances: Knives chop, blenders blend, toasters toast, pans fry, and ovens bake.
Cooking Outcomes: Food can burn.
Safety Measures: A fire extinguisher extinguishes fires.
Water Usage: Sinks run water.
Gardening: Water plants in the garden to grow food and flowers.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Brick Pizza Oven | Table Cloth | Work Stations |
Walk-In Cooler | Paper Towels | Demonstration Platform |
Coworking Space
Coworking Space
Main Areas
Reception Foyer: A welcoming entrance where members can check-in or engage concierge with membership questions.
Botanical Café: Beyond the reception area's porous wall, a bright and inviting café space awaits. Filled with natural light and surrounded by nature, it's designed to inspire, relax, and energize dreamers.
Cozy Cubbies: Opposite the reception area, a row of private cubbies offers both bench and hanging basket seating. These cubbies are designed for collaborative work, providing a private space filled with books.
Round Table Discussion Area: A seventies style "round table" is available for structured group work, with all seating arranged to encourage face-to-face interaction.
Group Lounge Area: A sunken lounge area is available for more free-form group work, complete with a graphic organizer.
Board Room (Upstairs): The board/conference room, enclosed by glass walls on the upper level, offers a stunning view and is equipped with a presentation screen. This is where private meetings are held and critical decisions made.
Unique Features
This innovation hub and brainstorming station incorporates modern design with whimsical elements. Moving art installations, distinctive wall partitions, and thoughtfully designed business areas create an inspiring and lighthearted atmosphere.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
3D Printer | Stairwell Landing | Vending Machine |
Co-Working Cubbies | Board Room | Art Installation |
Debate Room
Debate Room
Main Areas
Debater Tables & Judges Panel: These areas are the central hub of the room, positioned facing each other where all the debate action takes place.
Presentation Screen & Audience Bleachers: A set of bleachers for audience members is located beneath the presentation screen, which displays questions to the competitors.
Unique Interactions
Press the button on the table when you want to answer a question and it will buzz.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Facilitator | Bleachers | Buzzer |
Screen | Judges Panel | Debate Table |
Deserted Island
Deserted Island
Main Areas
Plane Wreckage: The fragmented, burnt fuselage of the aircraft, damaged by an emergency landing, is beyond repair. While useless for flight, it remains a potential makeshift shelter or a source for salvaged parts.
The Campfire: Located amidst passenger luggage used as seating, this is the central hub for signaling (smoke) and critical survival decision-making.
Skull Cave: This ominous rock formation provides shelter and is reputed to be a hiding place for buried valuables.
Beach Escape: The sole point of access to the water and the only direct escape route, it offers a view of a bleak neighboring island and distant mountain ranges.
Unique Interactions
Build a Driftwood Raft: Gather washed-up logs, rope, and a tarp to assemble a seaworthy vessel and plan your escape route from the island.
Find the Key to Open the Treasure Chest: You've found the map and the chest, but the best prizes are still locked inside. Find the key, unlock the treasure, and strike it rich!
Shark-Infested Waters: Swimming is not recommended due to a resident great white shark lurking in the shallow waters. Be vigilant; it may also try to steal your catch while fishing.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Buried Treasure | Raft | Parachute |
Plane Crash | Skeleton | Pirate Hat |
Doctor Office
Doctor Office
Main Areas
Waiting Room & Reception: The area for patient check-in and waiting prior to being called by a nurse for their appointment.
Identical Exam Rooms: Spaces where the nurse and doctor examine patients. Each room is equipped with standard medical furniture, including a scale and a raised examination bed.
Unique Interactions
Pretend to be a doctor or patient. Use the stethoscope, take the patient's temperature with the thermometer, then apply a band-aid to their scrapes.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Stethoscope | Wheelchair | Throat Lozenge |
Thermometer | Medical Files | Exam Table |
Emergency
Emergency
Main Areas
Park: This is the scene's main area, allowing users to observe all concurrent city emergencies.
Emergency Scenarios:
Motorcycle Accident: A crash caused by a rider hitting a large pothole or being struck by a truck changing lanes.
Burning Building: Firefighters are on the scene at an apartment complex, working to rescue both residents and a neighbor's cat.
Bank Robbery: A costumed individual attempts to rob the bank, only to find the police waiting outside.
Crosswalk Chaos: An elderly man has fallen after his wheelchair rolled off the sidewalk.
Unique Interactions
Practice calling 911 with the cellphone on the picnic table.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Fire Truck | Ambulance Stretcher | Criminal |
Ladder | Crosswalk | Police Officer |
Fast Food
Fast Food
Main Areas
Ordering & Kitchen: Designed for efficiency during peak hours, the area features multiple ordering counters. Customers can observe their food being prepared on the fryers and grills in the open kitchen behind the counters.
Seating: The establishment offers a variety of seating options, including comfortable indoor booths as well as tables for both indoor and outdoor dining. It's a popular destination for burger enthusiasts.
Ice Cream Truck: A classic ice cream truck is situated on the city street, and users are welcome to enter it.
Unique Interactions
Build-a-Burger: Take turns grilling and then assemble your perfect burger with all the toppings.
Process a Sale: Input the customer's order into the register, take payment, and issue a receipt.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Slushie | French Fries | Booth Seating |
Patio | Cash Register | Menu |
Garage
Garage
Main Areas
Work Bench: A dedicated area for users to engage in hobbies by building various items with hand tools.
Storage & Laundry: This area is used by the homeowner to store sports and camping gear, and to do laundry.
Basketball Hoop & Driveway: A two-car driveway, accessed through dual garage doors, where users can play basketball.
Unique Interactions
Construct a Wooden Chair: Put the pieces together to assemble a wooden chair and apply the paint color of your choice.
Design and Assemble a Skateboard: Select a board style, customize it with paint, and then pick out the wheels.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Screwdriver | Sports Equipment | Laundry Basket |
Drill | Shelving | Garage Door |
Grand Hall
Grand Hall
Main Areas
Guardian’s Foyer: The entry area, guarded by imposing stone knights, serves as the gateway to the main hall.
The Dragon’s Lair: After passing through the grand wooden doors, users encounter a fire-breathing dragon that functions as a prompt station during class.
Archery: A dedicated practice area featuring multiple stations and targets for users to hone their aim with a bow and arrow also acts as a prompt station.
Unique Interactions
Fantasy Dress Up Items: Outfit yourself with fantastical items, essential for protection against dragons or any lurking rogue sorcerers within the castle walls.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Shield | Sword | Throne |
Crown | Wizard Staff | Torch |
Gym
Gym
Main Areas
Reception: The primary point of service for checking in, resolving membership concerns, and addressing equipment issues.
Cardio: This zone features a variety of cardio machines, a small basketball court, and a punching bag, all designed to elevate your heart rate.
Calisthenics: The center floor offers space for activities using yoga mats, step boxes, medicine balls, and includes a rock wall.
Strength: This area is packed with all the weight machines and kettlebells you need to fuel your muscle-building workouts.
Unique Interactions
VR users will find this scene so interactive that it gives the full feeling of being at the gym, without the actual physical exertion: bench press a new record, run a four minute mile, or scale a wall like a spider.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Treadmill | Free Weights | Boxing Gloves |
Yoga Mat | Medicine Ball | Trampoline |
Home
Home
Main Areas
Entryway: A practical and welcoming space featuring a coat rack, shopping bag storage, a small stool, fresh flowers, and a calming fish tank.
Kitchen & Dining: This open area is designed for entertaining, boasting an island with seating and a spacious dining table. The space flows directly into the living room.
Living Room: Connected to the kitchen and dining areas, this inviting hub features comfortable seating and large picture windows, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere.
Bedroom: A private retreat complete with a large bed, extensive closet space, a dedicated desk, a comfortable seating area, and a view overlooking the front porch.
Laundry & Bathroom: After passing the laundry and cleaning supply area, you enter the full bathroom. This luxurious space includes a standing shower, a separate soaking tub, and double vanities.
Front Porch: A perfect sanctuary for relaxation and socializing, complete with a small front lawn and a raised fire pit.
Unique Interactions
Many realistic everyday actions can be performed in this environment, such as preparing and cooking breakfast, cleaning the dishes after use, bathing or taking a shower, answering the door when the doorbell rings, and providing food for the fish.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Refrigerator | Dirty Dishes | Bookshelf |
Vacuum | Wine Bottle | Toothbrush |
Hotel Room
Hotel Room
Main Areas
The Lobby & Front Desk: The main lobby offers check-in/out services and concierge assistance.
Breakfast Nook Café: Located to the left of the lobby, this café provides complimentary snacks and beverages with a charming courtyard view.
Elevator Nook: To the right of the lobby, this area provides access to other floors via a non-operable elevator, featuring a piece of art outside the windows.
Destroyed Single Room): This room contains a single double bed in a completely disordered state, indicative of a guest's recent destruction.
King Suite with Private Balcony & Jacuzzi: A luxurious option featuring a king-sized bed, a separate seating area, an outdoor balcony, and a cozy atmosphere due to the rainy weather.
Clean Double Room: A standard room equipped with two double beds, ready for reservation.
Unique Feature
This scene has a hidden patron! Located within a wall light socket between rooms 103 and 104 lives a little mouse.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Elevator | Double Bed | Balcony |
Light Socket | Room Service | Revolving Door |
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Main Areas
Administration Breezeway: This central area serves as a nexus, linking the factory entrance, the training/seminar room, and the production floor. Employees begin their workday here by clocking in and gearing up with essential personal protective equipment, including hardhats and safety goggles.
Training/Seminar Room: A corporate classroom, located off the Administration Breezeway, for providing valuable professional development and safety briefings to employees before they enter the Production Floor.
Production Floor: Where the manufacturing of toy cars involves four distinct assembly lines, each dedicated to a different step in the production process.
Employee Break Lounge: A lounge area with sofas, coffee, and donuts off the backside of the Production Floor facing the warehouse.
Back Warehouse: The automated warehouse, visible through the glass windows of the Employee Break lounge, serves as the storage area for all packaged final products awaiting distribution. This section of the scene is purely for ambiance and cannot be entered or interacted with.
Quality Assurance & Packaging: This testing facility features a mechanics corner for last-minute modifications, two racetracks for product performance evaluation, a packaging station for boxing finished items before distribution to the warehouse, and a Fail-Disposal area with a trash compactor.
Unique Features or Interactions
Body Station: Choose from a Sports car, SUV, or Truck. A robotic arm brings over a block of plastic, which large hydraulic presses then mold into your chosen vehicle style.
Paint Station: Choose from available colors: grey, black, purple/blue combo, red, yellow, green. Your chosen color is applied to the vehicle body via aerosol paint sprayers as it moves along the conveyor belt.
Wheels Station: Choose between race tread and off-road. Robotic arms attach your selected tires and rims to the vehicle as it moves along the conveyor.
Accessories Station : Choose from a flag, mustache, party hat, pipes, top hat, wind-up key. A maximum of 5 out of 6 items can be worn, with only one type of hat permitted at a time.
Testing Racetrack Station: Place your completed model on one of the racetracks to ensure it runs properly before shipping. Use the workbench to make modifications.
Packaging Station: Place your completed masterpiece in a box with a controller to be sent to the distribution center.
Trash Compactor Station: Toss in any defective models and pull the lever once full to discard all at once.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Forklift | Safety Goggles/Glasses | Wire Cutters |
Mechanical Arm | Hydraulic Press | Conveyor Belt |
Meeting Room
Meeting Room
Main Areas
Boss Office: A large, impressive space with a view and a dedicated seating area for confidential meetings.
Manager Office: A standard office for a junior executive.
Secretary & Lounge: The central hub of the office, keeping things running smoothly and providing essential coffee and donuts for breaks.
Conference Room: Used for board meetings, company announcements, and celebrations.
Unique Interactions
To signal your boredom during a meeting, launch a paper airplane across the room.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Globe | Trophy | Water Cooler |
Newton’s Cradle | Copy Machine | Bulletin Board |
Nature Walk
Nature Walk
Main Areas
Campsite: A serene spot with a tent pitched, a campfire crackling, and s'mores ready. Friendly woodland creatures, majestic mountains, and a clear, starlit sky complete this cozy scene.
Wilderness: Venture across a bridge and stream, deep into the woods, to discover a natural clearing. Here, you'll find fallen logs perfect for building a rustic shelter.
Unique Interactions
Build a Shelter: Use your communication skills and fallen logs to construct a shelter in a clearing.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Deer | Bow & Arrow | Firewood |
Stump | Rowboat | Lake |
Networking Event
Networking Event
Main Areas
Collaborative Indoor Work Zone: An open area featuring bean bags and group tables set up facing a whiteboard, ideal for teamwork.
Pergola Seating: A peaceful spot with tables and chairs, separate from the main event space, perfect for work, coffee breaks, and conversation.
Kitchenette: A fully stocked office kitchen for snacks and refreshments.
Outdoor Fireplace: Located on the balcony with city views and inviting seating, this is a great place to relax.
Unique Interactions
Serve pizza and drinks to event participants from the open air kitchen.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Clipboard | Briefcase | Snacks & Refreshments |
Pergola | Skyline | Water Cooler |
News Station
News Station
Main Areas
News Caster Desk: The central location where news presenters deliver current events and the weather forecast.
Green Screen & Teleprompter: The area used by the meteorologist to present the forecast, with dynamic wind and temperature maps displayed behind them.
Hair & Makeup Vanity: Where news presenters prepare to appear in front of the camera.
Production Equipment: Houses all the technology essential for broadcasting the news.
Unique Feature
Instructors can select images for the greenscreen to display behind users while in front of the cameras broadcasting.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Vanity | Teleprompter | Camera |
Screen | Desk | Makeup |
Observation Deck
Observation Deck
(Compatible with Google Street View for 360 images)
Main Area
A circular platform features a floating globe at its center. This platform is encircled by a vast, open blue sky.
Unique Interactions
Explore diverse, real-world destinations globally, allowing you to examine extraordinary sites—or even your local area—in detail and discuss your observations.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Teleport | Street View | Map |
Location | Address | Travel |
Presentation
Presentation
Main Areas
Refreshments Lounge: A gathering area outside of the presentation theatre where patrons can grab refreshments and mingle.
Presentation Theatre: An open auditorium that hosts various panels and lectures on its stage.
Unique Feature
There is an emblem of a small loaf of bread on the balcony of the Presentation Theatre as an intentional delight hidden by our team. This particular emblem is serving as a playful encouragement for presenters to deliver their speeches with confidence and "Get That Bread".
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Audience Member | Microphone | Lighting |
Projector | Intermission | Discussion Panel |
Resort
Resort
Main Areas
The Tiki Bar & Pool: Enjoy our resort-style outdoor tiki bar, located next to a relaxing infinity pool, which also serves as a perfect spot for yoga.
The Beach & Dock: Steps down from the tiki deck, guests can walk out onto the white sand to play volleyball, roast marshmallows at the bonfire, or go out onto the dock for some shore fishing.
Unique Interactions
Go Fishing: Cast a line off the dock—the fish are always biting.
Race RC Boats: Grab a remote-control boat from the beach and race it to the distant paddleboard.
Relax in the Pool: Float in a tube in the infinity pool while enjoying a view of the beach.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Beachball | Sandcastle | Fishing Pole |
Scuba Gear | Lifeguard Shack | Jacuzzi |
Restaurant
Restaurant
Main Areas
Bar and Dining Room: An open dining space is anchored by a central bar adorned with hanging bottles.
Buffet: This area offers both entrees and appetizers, and a separate section for desserts. Customers can choose between ordering specialty dishes or purchasing an all-you-can-eat ticket.
Outdoor Balcony: A welcoming patio space designed for entertainment and relaxation, featuring a stage with instruments for live music, as well as an outdoor fireplace and a seating area perfect for after-dinner drinks.
Unique Interactions
Mixology Practice: Hone your skills by taking cocktail orders and making drinks.
Wait Staff Simulation: Practice taking orders and serving food to diner patrons.
Outdoor Performance: Take a turn on the stage and serenade the diners instead of listening to the same old elevator music.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Buffet | Hostess Stand | Desserts |
Napkins | Mixed Drinks | Entrees |
Shopping Center
Shopping Center
Main Areas
Check Out Counters: Located at the front of the store, these feature two conveyor belts and cash registers for processing shopper purchases.
Sales Floor Departments:
Clothing & Accessories
Electronics
Home Appliance
Home Decoration
Jewelry
Musical Instruments
Tools & Outdoors
Toys
Travel
Unique Interactions
Shop-Till-You-Drop: grab a shopping basket and fill it with the items you wish to purchase. Next, proceed to the checkout area and place your selected items on the conveyor belt. Finally, insert your credit card to complete your transaction and have a nice day!
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Shopping Basket | Sale Sign | Shelf |
Jewelry Case | Receipt | Cash Register |
Talk Show
Talk Show
Main Areas
Behind the Scenes: A designated area where the hosts get ready, including changing outfits and applying hair and makeup.
Host Platform Sets: Distinct sections on the recording floor that the host moves between to present different segments of the show.
Live Audience: The audience area is populated by a collection of pre-set avatars.
Unique Interactions
Ready your segment off-screen before introducing your initial guests to the live audience for their interview.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Stage Curtain | Armchair | Audience Member |
Camera | Backstage | Set |
Welcome Deck
Welcome Deck
Main Area
An open courtyard reception area similar to the Commons, that showcases the different aspects and activities of IMMERSE in a more professional setting.
Unique Interactions
Our staff frequently uses this scene to host orientation sessions for clients and learners needing help, making it ideal for practicing using the controls.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Reception Desk | Ramp | Mirror |
High Top Tables | Tree | Railings |
Westin Hotel
Westin Hotel
Main Areas
Reception & Central Lobby: This area, which includes a check-in desk and an enclosed seating area, serves as the welcome point for users. All other rooms are arranged circularly around this central lobby.
Move: A state-of-the-art fitness center with modern cardio, resistance, and free weight equipment, providing the tools for your complete fitness routine.
Eat: A sophisticated full-service bar and restaurant featuring locally-sourced ingredients and diverse cuisine from an acclaimed culinary team. Ideal for networking, celebrations, or a relaxed evening.
Play: A vibrant social space for unwinding and camaraderie, featuring billiards, arcade classics, board games, and a high-definition media screen.
Work: A versatile suite designed for productivity, including a professional presentation stage, comfortable round tables for group discussions, and a dedicated refreshment station.
Sleep: A luxurious hotel room furnished to the highest standards with plush bedding, modern appointments, and soundproofing, ensuring a restful night's sleep and inspiring views.
Feel: A quiet, introspective meditation suite with comfortable seating and ambient lighting, creating an ideal environment for mindfulness, yoga, or peaceful solitude.
Unique Interactions
This scene's exceptional suitability for complaint resolution practice or team management (ensuring a smooth event) stems from its size and the variety of available rooms.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Pool Table | Towels | Elevator |
Yoga Mats | Treadmill | Lobby |
Wizard Classroom
Wizard Classroom
Main Areas
Entrance: Grand entry through large oak doors, flanked by torches and statues of knights. Users are invited to put on a wizard hat and select a magic wand.
Lecture Hall: An instructional space featuring rows of benches facing a central demonstration bench, where a professor instructs students, particularly on avoiding hazardous mixtures.
Potions Lab: A practical area stocked with various foods and liquids, ready for students to combine and create spells.
Unique Interactions
Magic Wand: Cast a spell with a swish and flick.
Cauldron Prompts: Users toss potions into cauldrons during live classes to reveal secret messages.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Cauldron | Torch | Chandelier |
Stone Wall | Bottle | Book |
Zoo
Zoo
Main Areas
Main Corridor: The primary entrance and central pathway featuring an ice cream stand, a fountain, and a dedicated seating area.
Exhibits/Enclosures:
Safari: A desert environment housing an elephant, a giraffe, and a snake.
Woodlands: A coniferous setting that is home to a crocodile, a deer, a rabbit, and various butterflies.
Arctic: A snowy landscape featuring a penguin, a polar bear, and a friendly snowman for company.
Aquatics Tank: A large 10,000-gallon aquarium for viewing a jellyfish, a shark, and an orca.
Unique Interactions
Discuss environmental issues or meteorological phenomena while observing animals in their natural surroundings.
Scene Vocabulary Examples
Enclosure | Environment | Snow |
Aquarium/Tank | Fencing | Enrichment |
How Scenes Are Built
Our development process is highly collaborative and centers entirely around one goal: maximizing language learning. Every IMMERSE scene goes through a rigorous, multi-stage development cycle involving our Education, Product, and Art teams. We ensure every element, from the spatial layout to the lighting, directly supports your instructional goals.
By the time you step into a new IMMERSE scene, you can be confident that it has been meticulously designed and validated by our expert teams to provide the most effective and least distracting environment possible for your language practice.
Stage 1: Setup - Laying the Foundational Blueprint
Stage 1: Setup - Laying the Foundational Blueprint
In the initial stage, we focus on the structure and functionality of the scene before any major art is created. This foundational work ensures the environment is a perfect fit for our lessons.
Focus Area | What We Check For |
Lesson Fit | Does the basic layout support all key lesson goals, such as navigation, describing, comparing, and problem-solving? Are there specific areas needed for certain lesson types? |
Spatial Flow | Is the scene easy for learners to navigate? Does it have clear pathways and a logical layout (e.g., clear aisles, logical grouping of objects)? |
Interaction Readiness | Are planned interactions intuitive within the layout? Is there enough space for comfortable partner or group roleplay around critical areas? |
Educational Anchors | Are the main teaching tools placed logically and easy to use in conjunction with planned activities? |
Lesson Flow | Can our Education Team easily run different lesson scenarios smoothly in this space without confusing or disconnecting the teaching flow? |
Stage 2: Visualization - The Initial Review
Stage 2: Visualization - The Initial Review
Once the functional layout is locked, the Art Team applies initial visuals. At this stage, our focus shifts to validating that the early visuals support the learning experience.
Focus Area | Educational Goal |
Visual Clarity & Focus | Are key instructional zones clearly visible? Does color, lighting, and spatial hierarchy naturally guide attention to where learning happens? |
Pedagogical Readability | Does the scene reinforce the learning structure? For example, do the visuals help learners intuitively understand the scene's purpose and how to navigate through the lesson's steps? |
Emotional Tone & Atmosphere | Does the emerging visual mood support engagement? We check if the environment feels inviting, focused, and calm, rather than overstimulating or distracting for learners. |
Content Readiness | Are early visual details (like signage, shelves, or objects) recognizable enough to be described easily during lesson dialogue? |
Stage 3: Refinement - Polishing for Practice
Stage 3: Refinement - Polishing for Practice
This is the final major input phase before release. The core visual identity is established, and we focus on aligning every detail for maximum usability and clarity.
Focus Area | What We Ensure |
Teaching Clarity & Visual Balance | Do the final lighting and color choices help learners focus on the correct areas (e.g., objects for comparison, active zones)? Is the visual hierarchy consistent? |
Educational Usability | Are objects easy to identify and describe under the final lighting setup? Are interactive areas clearly readable and positioned for smooth instructional use? |
Spatial Comfort & Readability | Does the final layout feel comfortable and open for both large group discussions and small group roleplay? |
Cognitive Load & Distraction Check | We perform a final check to ensure there are no overly bright, noisy, or visually busy areas that might distract learners, ensuring the visual detail supports comprehension rather than overwhelming it. |
⚒️ Future Scenes
Our team is always looking for ways to make the learning experience even more immersive by adding new environments and refreshing existing ones. We’d love to hear your ideas! If you have a suggestion for a new scene, please reach out to our team at [email protected].
❓ Encountering an issue in one of the scenes? Let our Support Team know at [email protected].




































