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Peer reviewedStromberg, Wayne H.; Head, Gerald L. – NALLD Journal, 1984
Results of demographic studies and statistics from state and federal courts indicate a growing need for Spanish-English court interpreters with special training in consecutive and simultaneous court interpretation. The five strongest skills which need to be taught in a court interpreter training program are identified and suggestions are given on…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Courts, English, Interpreters
Peer reviewedAllen, John R. – System, 1976
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)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Educational Technology, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedElmendorf, William E. – NALLD Journal, 1973
Circuit design to solve the problem of impedance mismatch between output and input jacks in language laboratory equipment. (RL)
Descriptors: Electric Circuits, Electronic Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories
PATTERSON, PIERCE E.; AND OTHERS – 1961
RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT WERE PRESENTED SEPARATELY FOR GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH SIX, AND FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EQUIPMENT CONSIDERED WAS THE FOLLOWING--CLASSROOM LIGHT CONTROL, MOTION PICTURE PROJECTOR WITH MOBILE STAND AND SPARE REELS, COMBINATION 2 INCH X 2 INCH SLIDE AND FILMSTRIP…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Technology, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedRowell, Sheila – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1976
Disadvantages of the use of language laboratories in language teaching are pointed out. Ways in which the language laboratory can be used helpfully for the student are suggested. The conclusion is drawn that for secondary schools the language laboratory has little advantage over a tape recorder used in class. (RM)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Pronunciation, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedReen, Noel K. – NALLD Journal, 1975
This is part I of a report on a study comparing reel and cassette tapes for signal-to-noise ration, total harmonic distortion, dynamic response, frequency response, bias and virgin noise and oxide coating uniformity. Test equipment and procedures are described and results are discussed. Charts detail research findings. (CHK)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedMendoza-Harrell, Thomas – System, 1976
A rebuttal is made to an article entitled "The Case Against the Conventional Language Laboratory" by John R. Allen ("System," Vol. 2, No. 1). Arguments made in that article against the language laboratory are outlined and discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Instruction, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedLee, W. R. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1976
The equipment and use of language laboratories are described, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Comparisons are made between the use of a language laboratory and the use of tape recorders. (RM)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Audiolingual Methods, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedLally, Dale, Jr. – NALLD Journal, 1976
The construction, equipment, and operation of a new language laboratory facility at the University of Louisville is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Filmstrips, Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedMyers, Thomas M. – NALLD Journal, 1973
Discusses, outlines, and illustrates problems and methods of portable, magnetic-tape, cassette-recorder maintenance. (RL&)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Maintenance, Laboratory Equipment
Peer reviewedSawyer, Jesse O. – NALLD Journal, 1971
Speech presented at the NALLD California-Nevada Chapter meeting, October 31, 1970. (DS)
Descriptors: Educational Television, Electronic Equipment, Language Laboratories, Modern Languages
Download full textCabus, Hans-Joachim; Freudenstein, Reinhold – 1971
This technical manual for the use of language laboratories includes information on the following topics: (1) types of laboratories, (2) the tape, (3) the tape recorder, (4) other basic technical equipment, (5) the audio-active laboratory, the audio-active-compare laboratory, and an evaluation of the two, (6) possibilities for expanded use, (7)…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Classroom Design, Equipment Maintenance, Laboratory Equipment
Short, Sarah – Media and Methods, 1973
Discusses rate controlled tape recordings as teaching aids and reviews research literature on listing comprehension of compressed speech. (RB)
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Language Laboratories, Listening Comprehension
Peer reviewedFrink, Orrin – NALLD Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Electronic Equipment, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Standards, Equipment Utilization
Peer reviewedSmith, Wm. Flint – NALLD Journal, 1972
Descriptors: Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Magnetic Tape Cassettes
