What are the benefits of immersion environments for Ukrainian learners

Immersion environments benefit Ukrainian learners by providing authentic language exposure, promoting cultural adaptation, and enhancing language proficiency in context. These environments help learners not only understand the language better but also develop communicative competence and adapt to the cultural realities of Ukraine or other countries where Ukrainian is used. ^{1, 2}

Specifically, immersion facilitates:

• Rapid adaptation to the language and cultural environment by engaging learners in real-life communication.
• Improved development of speech and linguistic knowledge about Ukraine, supporting both language skills and cultural understanding.
• Enhanced motivation and positive emotions toward learning by involving learners in multifunctional, flexible educational spaces that encourage active participation. ^{3, 1}

Additionally, immersion helps learners develop digital literacy, critical thinking, and autonomous learning skills as part of their broader education experience, contributing to lifelong learning and academic mobility. ^{4, 5}

Thus, immersion environments create a comprehensive context that supports Ukrainian learners in acquiring language skills more effectively and adapting socially and culturally.

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