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Lenkaitis, Chesla Ann – International Journal of Web-Based Learning and Teaching Technologies, 2021
This study investigates the ways in which synchronous and asynchronous activities create an online language laboratory that mediates second language (L2) learning for 188 L2 university participants over a 6-week period. Completion of tasks and pre-, post-, and weekly surveys were analyzed. Statistical analyses were run on self-rated questions…
Descriptors: Language Laboratories, Online Courses, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Berger, Armin, Ed.; Heaney, Helen, Ed.; Resnik, Pia, Ed.; Rieder-Bünemann, Angelika, Ed.; Savukova, Galina, Ed. – English Language Education, 2021
This volume presents a systematic approach to developing advanced English language competence at tertiary level. It includes the reflections of experienced language teachers and teacher-researchers in the English Language Competence programme at the University of Vienna and provides examples of good practice, amalgamating teaching expertise and…
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language)
BUCH, JOHN N.; HAYES, ROBERT B. – 1963
INSUFFICIENT OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE EXISTS AS TO THE BEST WAY TO USE LANGUAGE LABORATORIES IN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. THIS STUDY WAS AN ATTEMPT TO DETERMINE WHAT PROPORTION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TIME SHOULD BE ALLOTTED TO THE LANGUAGE LABORATORY WHEN 80 PERCENT OF THE LABORATORY TIME IS AUDIOACTIVE AND 20 PERCENT IS AUDIOACTIVE-RECORD-PLAYBACK. ONE…
Descriptors: French, Instructional Programs, Language Laboratories, Language Skills
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Di Pietro, Robert J. – Modern Language Journal, 1973
Supports the view that a teacher is needed to help students acquire foreign language skills and that language instruction cannot be exclusively entrusted to the language laboratory. (DS)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Laboratories, Language Skills, Language Teachers
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Seymour, Richard K. – Educational Perspectives, 1973
Considers the role of languages and European culture in developing language programs. (RK)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Educational Objectives, Hawaiian, Language Acquisition
Jansen, Walter, Ed.; Simons, Karel, Ed. – 1967
Work documents from an international language teaching colloquy (Antwerp, April 1963) were collected for this book. Written in English, Dutch, French, and German, the papers deal with the evolution of linguistic science and audiovisual methods of teaching language skills. (TI)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Contrastive Linguistics, Dutch
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Whitney, Norman F. – System, 1975
A report on an intensive training program on language laboratory use for English teachers in Israel. The course devotes itself to "problems and principals": lab conditions, drills, testing, etc., to "materials": speaking, structure, etc. and to a technical workshop: recording, editing, etc. (SC)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Centers, Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
PLASTRE, GUY – 1966
THE NEED FOR LANGUAGE LABORATORY SPECIALISTS TO MEET THE CHANGES IN MODERN LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY IS EMPHASIZED BY THE AUTHOR IN THIS REPORT. SUGGESTIONS ARE GIVEN FOR SPECIALIZED COURSES OF STUDY TOWARD A MASTER'S DEGREE FOR LANGUAGE LABORATORY DIRECTORS. SELECTIONS SHOULD BE MADE FROM BLOCKS OF COURSES IN (1) LINGUISTICS, MODERN LANGUAGES,…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Bibliographies, Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction
Barley, Anthony – 1990
Prepared for practicing language teachers, this book's aim is to help them make the most of audio, a readily accessible resource. The book shows, with the help of numerous practical examples, how a range of language skills can be developed. Most examples are in French. Chapters cover the following information: (1) making the most of audio (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Audiovisual Aids, Class Activities, Distance Education
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Mueller, Theodore H.; Niedzielski, Henri – The Modern Language Journal, 1966
NDEA summer institutes at the Universities of Florida and Massachusetts, and at Arcachon, France during 1963 made use of parts of the Audio-Lingual Language Program (ALLP) French Program. Near native pronunciation and intonation habits and a command of the basic speech structures were the goals. Each institute used the Program differently and…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Auditory Discrimination, Cultural Context, Educational Objectives
Dickson, Paul – 1967
Designed for both the teacher in training and the experienced teacher, this guide moves from basic theories and concepts of language education to specific examples of techniques and procedures. Beginning chapters discuss teacher attributes, course planning, and principles underlying foreign language learning, while subsequent chapters in Part One…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Audiolingual Methods, Course Organization, Educational Games
Iodice, Don R. – 1961
Guidelines for evaluating, establishing, and administrating classroom and laboratory language programs are offered in this report. Attention is focused on the language laboratory, with sections on its use, scheduling, materials and texts, preparation of audio materials, preparation of tests, supervision, discipline, and maintenance. Briefer…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Conversational Language Courses, Instructional Materials, Laboratory Equipment
British Council, London (England). English-Teaching Information Centre. – 1979
The teaching of English as a second language (ESL) to adults and students in the United Kingdom is examined with respect to teacher training program design. Articles are devoted to ESL teacher training programs at the University of Edinburgh, the University College of North Wales at Bangor, the University of Lancaster, and the University of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Bachelors Degrees, Classroom Communication, College Language Programs
LADO, ROBERT – 1964
DESIGNED TO UPDATE THE CONTEMPORARY LANGUAGE TEACHER'S KNOWLEDGE OF THE INNOVATIONS IN HIS FIELD, THIS BOOK INTRODUCES SOME OF THE ESSENTIAL MAJOR AREAS OF WHICH HE SHOULD HAVE AN UNDERSTANDING TO APPROACH HIS WORK SCIENTIFICALLY. PART ONE, DEALING IN GENERAL TERMS WITH LANGUAGE AND LANGUAGE LEARNING, SETS THE TONE OF THE BOOK WITH DISCUSSIONS OF…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Cultural Context, Instructional Innovation