Language Labs - What Differences Do They Make in Academics?
Over some years spent at academic and professional life, we all have unanimously come to unison that fluency in English Language plays a great role in making people successful, turning lives around both in societal and career aspects. Ethnicity, society, culture, peers, media and upbringing play vital roles in our language disposition. Non-English natives find it really difficult to speak English language in its original way because of these factors. Here is where Language labs step into Language Learning scenario. With the advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Language Labs have successfully hit educational sector by storm. The new technologic boost in language teaching has to be looked at from both aspects. Let’s look into some upsides of language labs
It has been noted that mother tongue in people has been removed to an extent with comprehensive labs. Language labs also have seemingly augmented Autodidactism in users, i.e, role of the teacher has been reduced to that of a guide. Students have developed a drive for learning on their own, making use of the audio and video lessons in labs. In addition LSRW skills of the students are enhanced due to language labs. Students become better listeners and they reiterate the ways of native English speakers.
When we look into the downsides of language labs, it’s mostly depended on the quality of individual software and content provided by certain companies. Some educational software providers highlight the software interfaces and framework, which often leads to content of poor quality and quantity. Newer lessons may not be uploaded regularly and as per the customer’s requirements. The lessons may not be classified and put together for the ease of users that range from elementary to proficient divisions. Some providers on the other hand facilitate great language lessons but downfalls on the framework of the software. They often fail to update the versions and the lesson may not be classified and put together for the ease of users that range from elementary to proficient divisions. Some companies do supplement good lessons and sufficiently developed software. But they tend not to give timely updates. It is therefore important to check these factors before purchasing software for the betterment of English Language Learning at your educational institution.