Challenges and Opportunities of Vr Integration in Elt: A Case Study in a Pesantren Setting

This study explores English teachers’ perceptions of using Virtual Reality (VR) in language teaching at Darul Ulum Jombang, an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, five junior and senior high school teachers were interviewed. Results show that VR increases student engagement, enhances contextual language use, and supports memory retention. However, teachers also reported challenges, including limited technical infrastructure, lack of training, and time-consuming preparation. The study highlights the need for institutional support to fully integrate VR into English teaching. These findings contribute to the growing research on immersive technologies in education, especially in traditional learning environments.