This workshop explores the integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology to enhance English speaking skills in an English for Tourism and Hospitality course. Based on my doctoral research with Vietnamese EFL students, the session highlights the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and empirical findings of AR-supported language instruction.
Participants will learn about a structured lesson plan incorporating AR technology, emphasizing pre-speaking, while-speaking, and post-speaking activities grounded in constructivism, sociocultural theory, and humanism. A demonstration of the Halo AR app will illustrate its role in creating immersive, interactive learning experiences.
Key empirical findings from surveys, classroom observations, speaking tests, and focus group interviews reveal that AR technology significantly enhances engagement, technological proficiency, problem-solving skills, and speaking performance. These improvements prepare students for real-world applications in tourism and hospitality.
The workshop will address practical challenges and strategies for implementing AR in EFL classrooms, focusing on technological infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum design. Direct citations from students will provide insights into the effectiveness and potential of AR technology in language teaching.
Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage AR technology to improve language learning outcomes, creating an engaging and interactive educational environment that meets the needs of modern learners.

Authors:
Thang Ho, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Suksan Suppasetseree, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Thang Ho currently works at the School of Foreign Languages, University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City. His research interests are in MALL applications in language teaching, intercultural competence, self-organized learning environments, and digital resources.

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