Language Lab Review

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Here is my review on Language Lab software so let's see my blog....

Definition: 

 “A network of computers along with appropriate software which provides most of the functions of a conventional language lab together with integration of video, word processor and other computer application.”

Language Lab to Digital language Lab:

• 1877: Edison‟s invention of tin foil phonograph

• 1920s: Radio – foreign language instruction 

• 1950s: Tape recorders – learning linguistic units–mastered through mechanical process of repetitive drills Keating, Lorge, Hutchinson – study on the merits of audio-lingual skills). 

• 1970s: Rejection of LLs – language acquisition theories changed towards ‘communicative fluency’ rather than ‘linguistic accuracy’ 

• 1980s: Revival period began – digital technologies aided linguistic learning theories - DLL 

The Language Laboratory Software:

The language lab has seen ups and downs in the history of its evolution. Ths 60s and 70s witnessed up-rise and sudden decline in its usages.

Give five advantages of language learning software with reference to your review and experience: 

1). Verify, Reset, show answer

2) Check Box

3) Clear and smooth voice

4) Good structure with index

5) Exercise were very innovative

6) Some had true and false, some had fill the black.

This is an advantages of language learning.

Give five disadvantages of language learning software with reference to your review and experience: 

1) Drag and Drop was not working well.

2) Continuous log in and log out. It was very time consuming.

3) Accent problem during communication with the software.

4) ESL was not working

5) No documentation of the task.

6) It was too long.

This is a disadvantage of language learning.

List at least five things (related to language skills) you think can be learnt from this lang lab programme: 

1) Innovative

2) LSRW Skills

3) Visual

4) Vocabulary

5) Learn new Accent

6) Group work can be also possible

Compare mobile app language lab with language lab programme in DELL. Write at least 3 points on 'similarities' and 3 points on 'dissimilarity'. Also write about the 'user-friendliness' of both platforms. You can also philosophise the advantage one has over the other and vice-versa.

Difference between Mobile and Computer Application preferred for English Language Learning.

In response to the group task, we were assigned on English Language learning through (Namo e-tab) and Computer(E-Dell Language Lab Software).

As the device changes and the apps, being supported only on simultaneous devices. it would obviously be having some differences regarding its operating, accessing and functioning systems. We only had to see how when it comes to experience such a type of learning on two simultaneous devices, it differs a lot.

On tab, one is supposed to install the "namo e-tab application", which is incorporated with British Council Language Lab. Under the Menu section, one can find many language learning related topics; like enhancement of Skills : LSRW, Grammar, Vocabulary, Business English, IELTS related courses etc. The latter tests your language proficiency, competency, and provides you with techniques, tips, and strategies to have command on the concerned language. However the course is paid one, distributed into 12 weeks, allotting 3 hours per week. The good thing about this application is, especially for the basics of learning a language. It will provide you with all the related tasks, videos(if needed), downloadable worksheets, concerning any pursued topic, and lastly ask you to take a quiz, to check your understanding. After completing any quizzes, it will show you the level of language(where you're standing). Either on elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate or at advanced level. Thus perceiving your position, you may come to know, now what to do to further improve your language proficiency.

In a way, except the device distinction, there isn't any remarkable difference between the two than providing two variants of software for language learning. The structure and the method have differences, but not the means through which it is provided, altogether adopting a different strategy to make students' learn.

In Dell Software, each and every lesson is given explicitly. For example : Under "Question Formation" how to make 'wh' questions and how to attempt 'Is/Are/Have/Has' questions and how with specificity the answers should be given. In an exercise named 'Preposition' an object is highlighted, to identify the position and give the position its name, one has to identify where the object is and accordingly name the spot considering the prime position of the main object(in, above, below etc). It is the way through which one can learn easily, only by identifying the objects. Accordingly the treatment is given to 'singularity' and 'plurality', subsequently one can learn all the grammar portion; comprising tenses,articles(articles related to vowels) etc.

When visualising the childhood days, we had been given an opportunity to learn in this way. This would have been more interesting and fun making than experiencing today, as in our 2nd class book the similar pattern was adopted. Which makes one wonder if the entire pattern is digitalized so succinctly. One main difference is, in mobile apps, they are giving quizzes, while in e-dell software, the traditional pattern is followed by giving an exercise, after understanding each lesson.

In Dell software particularly it is found, though the lesson starts systematically from the home tab and finishes as highlighted in index, but somewhere when such lessons like, 'sentence correction' where you have to drag the item from the given table, drop where you have to restructure the sentence again, with all its comprising elements. There might be some intended errors considering singularity, plurality of verbs or indicators. When going through this exercise drag and drop tools didn't work(as felt by one of the students), seemingly it was as one is supposed to see, read and learn, rather than doing any activity actively.

Thus is the experience. When you actually sit to learn, you would realise. As we already know, human needs can't be satiated at once. It is as endeavouring an adventure, overcoming, attempting another and in a similar pattern the Journey goes on, without taking a halt. When you experience something on your own, you would realise, what are we provided with? Is it enough for us? Some alterations were required or not..How in absence of one, the task is disrupted badly. But then how to stabilize. It is only the situation that treats you as a mother, how you should be well-equipped with all soft-skills. Required if you're ready to learn.

Thank you...