The Role of The Language Laboratory in Foreign Language Teaching

Abstract

It is assumed that second language learning has a "skill acquisition mode" an "adaptive mode" and a "creative mode". The first two modes require a great amount of manipulation of language modules which can be effected through technological aids . This function can be fully assigned to the language laboratory while application of these skills to creative use must be the province of the teacher n the classroom .

          The language laboratory is thus regarded as a component of the teaching system with responsibilities of its own and with competence to perform them so efficiently .

          The aim of this study is to give an idea about the language laboratory , and its development , equipments , uses , and the teaching techniques used . Also this study is to evaluate its benefit for students as regards to understanding spoken language and expressing themselves freely and to its effect on their pronunciation , accent and intonation .