Language laboratories, developed in the 1970s under the influence of the Audiolingual Method, were superseded several decades later by computer-assisted language learning (CALL) work stations (Gündüz, 2005). The World Wide Web was developed shortly thereafter. From this introduction and the well-documented and staggering growth of the Internet and…

In this paper, the literature related to the use of technology in the languages classroom will be explored. In relation to the teaching and learning methodologies and approaches past and present as well as current research, comparisons are made between the audio-lingual/visual classroom and the digital classroom by way of describing and comparing…

Discusses Concordia University Colloquium in July 1981 whose theme was a renaissance for the language laboratory. The primary conclusion was that the language laboratory of the past is destined to become the open learning center of the future and that communicative drills must replace mechanical manipulations of language. (Author/BK)

INTENDED FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS AND AUDIOVISUAL SPECIALISTS, THIS MONOGRAPH EMPHASIZES A DYNAMIC VIEW OF THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY IN CHAPTERS THAT DISCUSS THE HISTORY AND CURRENT USE OF LANGUAGE LABS, CURRENT RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS, AND APPLICATION OF LANGUAGE LAB PRINCIPLES TO NEW MEDIA. APPENDIXES INCLUDE GRAPHICS OF THE…

Reviews past and current opinions about the role of the language laboratory. Challenges facing the language learning director and teacher, which encompass innovative testing and humanizing the laboratory, are discussed. (RM)

THIS ARTICLE DESCRIBES THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY AT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF TRUJILLO AS IT IS USED IN THE FIVE-YEAR ENGLISH TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM. THE FIRST TWO YEARS OF THIS COURSE ARE INTENSIVE, BASED ON A STUDY OF ENGLISH USING LADO-FRIES MATERIALS (FOR LATIN AMERICAN LEARNERS) WHICH REQUIRE FIVE HOURS OF CLASSWORK A WEEK SUPPLEMENTED BY…

Portions of Mendoza-Harrell's article, which is a rebuttal of an earlier article by Allen, are mentioned and criticized. Allen's earlier article discussed the efficacy of language laboratories and proposed student use of cassette recorders. (RM)

Describes new approach to use of audio-motor unit as listening comprehension strategy composed of a series of oral commands which elicit physical responses. Proposes using these units in language lab in order to conserve time and have an objective means of evaluating units. (Author/BK)

The University of Birmingham is equipped with four language laboratories and thirteen private study booths. Use of the laboratories, but not the study booths, declines after the first term of each session. A survey was done gathering data about the users of the private study booths. (RM)