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The Science of Language Laboratory in the Art of English Language Teaching

Mohd Faraz, Research Scholar and Bilal Tasleem, Research Scholar

Abstract

This study illuminates the optimization of language laboratory for English language teaching. The synthesis of language laboratory with English language teaching is indispensable to demonstrate the functional aspects of the language. It is not a theoretical concept. Language laboratory can work as beacon light in order to implement the rules of physics of the human speech sounds. Adaptation of laboratory in teaching and learning is essential to recognize, which feature of it can be applied to obtain the maximum benefit. The goal of learning is different for every learner. The attainment level of every learner is also different. Classrooms are often diverse in terms of socioeconomic and geography vice versa. Language teacher /instructor must not adopt general study technique for every student because every student is distinctive. It is necessary to be acquainted which teaching methodology is suitable for the students. The significance of linguistics is indispensable to evaluate the role of language lab for English language teaching. Hence, teacher can diagnose and suggest the remedial recommendations for errors in learning by the use of language laboratory.

Keywords:

English language teaching, Physics of human speech sounds, English language laboratory, English as second language, language learning.

Language Laboratory: Quintessential

The concept of ‘laboratory’ emerged in the early 16th century. It denoted to a special structured space for chemicals experiments and medicine composition by the experts of science. Scientists follow the lab manual to do their practical for research purposes. With the advancement the science field, the sophisticated electronic tools were added in the laboratory. The transcendent advancement of computer technology extraordinarily exceeds its reach to the public. The beginning era of computer science was dedicated to the science and engineering purposes, later it introduced to the teaching and learning process, contributing to the significant changes to revolutionize the education scenario.

The language laboratory is a place to teach and learn the language skills especially speaking and listening. Lab contains the audio and visual software used as an ad on feature. Nowadays, Labs is intrinsic part of technical education institution, schools, universities etc. Computer-assisted language learning emerged in the 1980s as a potential tool for teaching English as a second/foreign language as well as for other languages (Hanson-Smith, 1997).

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Mohd Faraz
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Department of Linguistics
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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Bilal Tasleem
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Department of Linguistics
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
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