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Peer reviewedJohn, E. J. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1980
Laboratory practice requires preparation in class and adequate follow-up. Like the library, it does not replace the teacher but is an auxiliary to teaching. The laboratory is not a panacea, but a place for continued experimentation and innovation in teaching methods. Variety in instruction is required. (PJM)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, English (Second Language), Language Laboratories, Second Language Instruction
Peer reviewedWainman, H. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1980
Discusses the limitations, problems, and inefficiencies with the language lab systems and some of the corrections that should be made to alleviate these problems. The problem is generally in the area of monitoring of more than one student at the same time and of correcting students. (PJM)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, English (Second Language), Language Laboratories, Problems
Peer reviewedBaddock, B. J. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1981
Suggests teaching communication has led to wider use of communicative activities to create contexts for English uses. Cites use of music and photographs as valuable tools for stimulating conversation. (BK)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Language Laboratories, Music
