Impress the Kazoku

How might we create an engaging, beginner-friendly way to teach Japanese etiquette and basic language skills beyond traditional memorisation methods? Learners often struggle to understand cultural context, which is just as important as vocabulary.

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A VR game concept where learners build both language and cultural competence in an engaging, story-driven environment. By situating lessons within a social scenario (meeting a Japanese family), the experience reinforces that respect and etiquette are inseparable from learning the language.

• Delivered a fully developed VR game concept with a clear storyline, mechanics, and interaction flow.
• Produced a video prototype to demonstrate the user journey and gameplay interactions.
• Successfully showcased how game-based learning can blend language practice with cultural etiquette.
• Received positive feedback from peers and lecturers for creativity, immersion, and clarity of learning objectives.
• Strengthened my skills in experience design, storytelling, and rapid prototyping using existing assets.

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