http://www.langedutech.com/letjournal/index.php/let <p>An Academic International Journal</p> <p>Language Education and Technology (LET Journal) publishes high quality research and reviews.</p> Levent Uzun en-US Language Education and Technology 2791-7010 http://www.langedutech.com/letjournal/index.php/let/article/view/61 <p>In the 21^st century to fulfill the needs of the contemporary era, attract digital natives’ attention, make learning more attractive, and satisfy their needs, technological tools and diversifying theories and strategies have become necessary. In this modern world, gamification has been one of the best and most attractive ways to support English foreign language teaching and learning with existing applications in the market. An overview of the application of gamification in the Turkish context is provided in this review. For this review, four main databases were searched and 16 research articles published from 2013-2023 were studied to emphasize the focal points of the research in terms of methodology, publication year, setting, and how and for what purposes gamification is used in the context. Findings show the phenomenon has gained popularity among researchers and the majority of the articles (N=15) were conducted after 2018. The researchers mostly utilize a Mixed-Method research design and favor conducting their studies in university settings recruiting students. Finally, the findings suggest that researchers are mostly inclined to find out the effectiveness of certain gamification tools on learners’ motivation, participation, engagement, and academic achievement and the perceptions of teachers and/or learners about these tools.</p> Ali Kılıç Copyright (c) 2024 Ali Kılıç https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-02-29 2024-02-29 4 1 http://www.langedutech.com/letjournal/index.php/let/article/view/67 <p>The integration of technology in modern education has led to innovative approaches to learning, such as the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in foreign language education. The current literature review primarily focuses on the benefits and drawbacks from the viewpoint of the student, paying little attention to the experiences and difficulties teachers encounter when incorporating VR games into their language teaching. This systematic review, examining 46 studies between 2010 and 2023 with the PRISMA methodology, delves deeply into the topic of VR game usage for foreign language education. &nbsp;The data were analysed using a descriptive content analysis approach. This systematic review explores the use of VR games in foreign language education, revealing their potential to provide immersive and engaging learning environments. It also highlights the positive impact of VR games on students' motivation and enjoyment of language learning activities. However, challenges such as technical constraints, limited accessibility to VR equipment, and teacher training in VR integration remain. The review emphasises the need for curriculum alignment and pedagogical support to maximise the educational benefits of VR games.</p> Nilay Çakır Copyright (c) 2024 Nilay Çakır https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0 2024-04-24 2024-04-24 4 1