How does immersive exposure help sustain French language skills

Immersive exposure helps sustain French language skills by providing authentic, context-rich interactions that encourage active use and engagement with the language. This type of immersive learning supports vocabulary development, listening comprehension, oral narrative skills, and cultural understanding by surrounding learners with real-life French language use in social, educational, or virtual environments. It often involves immersion programs, interactive technology like virtual reality, multimedia tools, and exposure to French media, all of which strengthen linguistic proficiency and motivation to use French regularly. Studies show that the amount and quality of exposure are key predictors of language skill development, and immersive experiences can lead to improved fluency, confidence, and sustained language use over time. ^{1, 2, 3, 4, 5}

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