ENGLISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY
The Language Laboratory plays an important role in the language learning
process. As it is a technological aid for learning, it has a number of advanced
facilities that can help a student to learn a language with proficiency to
communicate.
The Language Laboratory is an audio-visual installation used as an aid in modern
language teaching. It is an adequate place where a learner can undergo self-
learning experience at her own pace by practicing a host of exercises through
technology. They include Repetition exercises (word pronunciation, sentence
pronunciation). These are guided exercises. Their objective is to highlight specific
functional components within a language. For example: reflection on the
organization of a sentence.
SIGNIFICANCE AND RELEVANCE OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY
The significance of the language laboratory has been much felt in the domain of
communication.
In Besant Women’s College, the English Language Laboratory is designed to help
students to learn pronunciation, accent, stress and all other aspects of the
phonetics of English.
As the ability to communicate effectively has become the prerequisite for anyone
who ventures into a new profession, the need for developing such a skill is a much
felt phenomenon today.
OBJECTIVES
Language Laboratory is used to teach grammar, business linguistics, writing,
listening and communicative skills.
It is also useful in maintaining good linguistic competence through accuracy in
grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.
It helps them to use language effectively to face interviews, group discussions and
public speaking.
ADVANTAGES AND BENEFITS OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY
Earphones and headphones deliver undistorted sound directly to the ears. This
provides ideal conditions for intensive learning. The direct sound transmission
gives step by step guidance to the students with crystal clear clarity.
The lab software is more attention enthralling for the students when they are
engaged with individual systems.
The English language speaking is practiced in a focused setting that eliminates the
feelings of self-consciousness.
It is easy to guide the group by monitoring each student independently without
disturbing the other students.
The teacher sends messages to guide learners with their work. The teacher also
initiates a text chat session with single or multiple learners. In this, feedback from
students can be given on the spot.