AI-Supported, VR-Based German Language Learning for Future Professionals

Project Description

Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Alice Gruber, a professor in the Faculty of Applied Humanities and Natural Sciences, customized AI-supported VR scenarios are being developed for various professional fields. In particular, the research examines the role that linguistic support measures (scaffolding) and AI chatbots with regional accents play in VR for learning outcomes, as well as how VR designs—including optimized text presentation—can enhance reading proficiency in technical language. 

The findings will be directly applied and implemented in vocational education curricula and will refine the design principles for future immersive learning offerings. The project is funded by the DFG for three years.

04/01/2026 - 04/30/2029

Additional Information

Project description on the DFG website

Contact

 

Prof. Dr. Alice Gruber
Center for Languages and Intercultural Communication 
Liberal Arts and Sciences 
School of Business 
 
Phone: +49821 5586 2994 
alice.gruber@tha.de

 

Project Partners

Prof. Dr. Silvan Mertes 

Research Associates
Sarah Bischoff and Laura Mayr

External Partner

: IHK Academy Swabia
, Augsburg-West
Campus, Ulmer Straße 60
, 86156 Augsburg

UniTyLab – Usability and Interaction Technology Laboratory – Heilbronn University

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Gerrit Meixner
, Mario Schwarz