Why English lab
Why English lab
Implementing a multi-media computer-driven language lab system can be said as the most
significant and practical step towards the goal of attaining universal second language fluency at
educational institutions. English lab is able to allow ‘real time’ conversation with individual student or
groups of students, often overcoming the time delay problems that can cause difficulties for students
to follow the lecturing of the teacher.
By using English lab, the teacher can assess student performance by providing pre-recorded instructions to students, tracking the time
taken by students to perform specific tasks, their course attendance and the progress they are making. The graphic and
audio/video capabilities of English lab help to enhance learning and give the tutor the ability to evaluate an entire class
performance at the tutor’s convenience. English lab with all its features helps the student to update their knowledge, skills and
attitudes in communication. Besides, the teacher can design and create new and interesting materials for a computer added
classroom with a communicative approach.
The sophisticated technologies incorporated in English lab software helps students to record and listen to themselves speaking the
target language. It enables them to compare their voice with the original material. Finally they can communicate with other
students in pairs or in groups via the target language. Students feel more comfortable, less self conscious, and are relaxed
to try new things in the language lab than in a classroom. Audio, video, multimedia and the internet facilities provide
appropriate learning resources rather than just a support tool.