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VR language learning: The Hacienda
VR language learning: The Hacienda
busuu: Quick Intro
busuu 2017
12 languages and 15
interface languages
Levels Beginner to
Intermediate
Available on web and mobile
(Android, iOS)
Developed by in-house
education team
Language learning on web and mobile
Our methodology
Most important vocabulary
Key grammar
Practice with native speakers
Faster fluency
busuu is a complete self-study and language practice environment
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Users can send Conversation exercises to native speakers on web and mobile
• Send writing or
voice recordings to
native speakers
• Instant corrections
for Premium users
• Ability to select
friends to send your
corrections to
First steps into VR
VR background
● Approached by Facebook
in 2015
● Co-developed a game for
language learning with
Oculus
● Beginner Spanish for
English speakers
● Released October 2017
Trailer
The development process
● Spend time getting the
script right early on
● Release a proof of concept
early
● Bug testing and fixing will
be 50-80% of your time
● Right now, everything is
an experiment.
Key takeaways
● Branching storylines are
challenging
● Each new technology adds
complexity
● Discoverability is a big
issue
● You’ll need time… and
money
