# Application of the Extended Reality Technology for Teaching New Languages: A Systematic Review
###### Abstract  
Much attention has been given to the use of extended reality (XR) technology in educational institutions due to its flexibility, effectiveness, and attractiveness. However, there is a limited study of the application of XR technology for teaching and learning languages in schools. Thus, this paper presents a systematic review to identify the potential benefits and challenges of using XR technology for teaching new languages. This review provides a basis for adopting XR technology for teaching languages in schools. This research also provides recommendations to successfully implement the XR technology and ways to improve motivation, engagement, and enhanced accessibility of learning and teaching resources on both students and teachers. To fulfil the aims of this research, previous studies from 2011 to 2021 are collected from various academic databases. This study finds that there is still a need to develop appropriate strategies for the development and implementation of XR technology for teaching new languages to school students. extended reality technology; technology adoption; language teaching; benefits and challenges +
Footnote †: journal: Applied  
12 October 2021  
26 November 2021  
Footnote †: journal: Applied  
explain that the use of technology in the educational system has grown remarkably because of its flexibility, availability, and effectiveness. The proper adoption of technological equipment in the learning and teaching process can positively result in the best improvements and development of the quality of teaching, motivation of the students, and solve some students' learning problems [1; 10; 11; 12]. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [12] highlight the effect of using MR technology for improving authenticity, personalization, and collaboration. Meanwhile, [PERSON] and [PERSON] [13] believe that most students in higher education become more interested in using new MR technology for learning a language. In addition, [PERSON] et al. [1] point out that the use of technology is very beneficial for improving the teaching quality, supporting students' motivation and solving students' challenges. [PERSON] and [PERSON] [14] believe that teachers' attitudes change, becoming a facilitator, counsellor, and resource person more than a decision-maker after the adoption of MR technology. The new role of teachers in the classroom is not only to transmit new information and knowledge, but also to teach learners the way to acquire the data and value electronically. On the contrary, if teachers have negative and pessimistic attitudes toward using technology in education, they will have negative cultural perspectives [15]. It is noticed that many Arabic teachers still need to take more courses and workshops in learning new technological programs to achieve success [16]. Consequently, [PERSON] [17] clarifies that teachers who have deep consciousness and awareness of using technological devices will have successful and positive attitudes towards the adoption of technology in the educational system [16; 17; 18]. [PERSON] et al. [19] found that the abilities of some Omani schools' students in learning Arabic exhibited notable improvements, particularly in analysis, comprehension and dialogue skills when learning or teaching is supported by software technology. [PERSON] et al. [20] believe that most higher education students developed a greater interest in language learning with the support of MR technology. They believe that using MR technology is very beneficial for improving the teaching quality, supporting students' motivation, improving students' concentration, increasing students' intention, and solving students' challenges. [PERSON] et al. [19] also argue that the use of immersive educational games with pictures and sounds in learning Arabic helps to increase students' engagement, generate higher learning outcomes, and support effective learning. [PERSON] et al. [21] found that Arabic teachers positively employ more modern technologies in classrooms if they have higher degrees of computer self-efficacy.