More abstract form of instruction adds an extra, intellectual layer between experience and use of the language Students are most familiar with this teaching approach. VE can contain video, animated objects, and spatial sound Moving and manipulating the VE can be difficult for novice users. Voice recognition allows for constant error checking of students' speech Long exposure to VR may cause physical discomfort. Software is portable, can be delivered over networks and customized to fill specific needs. High cost of technology and software development Walking, grasping and moving objects in the environment is similar to real-world experience.
Virtual environments are initially costly to develop.
Potential for technology to breakdown Instrumentation and Testing Testing will include a single pretest, and two post-tests. Because all test subjects will have no prior Japanese language experience, there will be no initial pretest to measure Japanese ability. An attitude survey will be administered prior to treatment to measure subjects' initial levels of motivation and anxiety toward foreign language learning. Specific procedures will be followed in order to maintain consistency in test administration and rater performance. The TLC will be administered using an audio tape.