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Virtual reality near‑death simulation reduces fear of death (Level A1) — A group of friends at a coffee shop

Virtual reality near‑death simulation reduces fear of deathCEFR A1

29 Dec 2025

Adapted from Texas A&M University, Futurity CC BY 4.0

Photo by Brooke Cagle, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
2 min
85 words
  • Virtual reality simulates a near-death experience for participants.
  • Students used headsets and moved through three stages.
  • The short session gave an out-of-body feeling to people.
  • Participants travelled through light and saw memory flashbacks.
  • They arrived at a calm landscape they could not cross.
  • After the session many felt less fear of death.
  • A few people reported more anxiety after it.
  • Researchers plan more study with different groups later.
  • Many thought more about family and life.
  • The VR method may help some people.

Difficult words

  • virtual realityComputer-created world people see with headsets
  • simulateCreate a similar experience or event
    simulates
  • near-death experienceA feeling like you almost die
  • participantA person who takes part in an activity
    participants
  • out-of-bodyA feeling you are outside your own body
  • anxietyStrong worry or nervous feeling

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Discussion questions

  • Would you try this virtual reality session?
  • Who would you tell about this experience?

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