OVERVIEW
Bee Reality is an immersive 3D language-learning experience that transforms traditional studying into a gamified adventure. Built with Three.js, React Three Fiber, and powered by a Laravel backend, the project invites users to explore a virtual city, interact with NPCs, and complete real-life inspired missions—all while naturally absorbing new vocabulary and grammar. The project began through collaboration with a language professor from the University of Manchester, who envisioned a VR-style tool for contextual learning.
CLIENT CHALLENGE
Our client, an experienced English language professor based in Manchester, approached us with a unique idea:
“Can we teach languages not with flashcards—but through a 3D game?”
They had three key goals:
- Contextual Learning: Teach language through real-life scenarios instead of traditional drills.
- Engagement: Make the learning process fun, dynamic, and suitable for young learners.
- AI Integration: Use conversational AI to make every interaction feel new and meaningful.
They wanted an experience that was fun like a game, but powerful like a classroom.
WHAT WE DID
We created Bee Reality — an interactive, 3D language-learning game set in a vibrant city, where players explore, talk to characters, and complete missions—all while learning new vocabulary and grammar.
Key features included:
- Dynamic NPC Dialogues: Conversations powered by AI that change each time.
- Multiple Interaction Modes: Fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, voice input, sentence building.
- Story-Driven Missions: A migrant bee arriving in a new city, needing to find a hotel, order food, get around, and communicate.
- VR Support: Fully functional in desktop, mobile, and VR environments for immersive learning.
THE SOLUTION
We delivered an immersive, scalable platform that achieved:
- Real Language Learning: Learners practice useful phrases and situations—not random word lists.
- High Engagement: Gamified tasks, progression systems, and visual rewards keep learners coming back.
- AI-Personalized Dialogues: Each user receives tailored responses and sentence structures.
- Cross-Platform Access: Runs smoothly across desktop, mobile, and VR without compromise.
Our Approach
1. Discovery Phase
- Worked closely with the professor to define learning goals and age group.
- Analyzed other gamified ed-tech platforms to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
2.Design Phase
- Designed a friendly, low-poly world with soft colors and fun animations.
- Created modular, diverse NPCs with personalities and expressive emotes.
3. Development Phase
- Built the game using Three.js, React Three Fiber, and a Laravel backend.
- Integrated AI for dynamic dialogue, pronunciation feedback, and adaptive difficulty.
- Developed backend tools for managing missions, vocabulary, and NPC behaviors.
4. Implementation Phase
- Deployed the platform as a live browser experience, VR-compatible.
- Trained educators to monitor progress and provide offline practice based on user stats.
5. Support & Expansion
- Ongoing updates including new missions, seasonal events, and languages.
- Scalable backend allows future integration of multiplayer or user-generated content.
IMPACT & WHAT'A NEXT
Bee Reality redefines how young people engage with language learning:
- More than 1,000 AI-generated dialogue paths
- Custom character avatars and visual progress tracking
- Quests that mirror real-life travel, social, and daily interactions
We’re now exploring expansion with:
- New zones (e.g. Airport, Doctor’s Office, University)
- Additional languages
- Adaptive learning goals and parent/teacher dashboards
