Prospects of Learning English Language through Language Lab

Abstract

Integration of technology in education has opened new horizons of learning to which English Language learning is no exception.  From LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing)-linguistic skills to accent training, from simulators to self-instructed exercises, modern language labs have quantified the learning outcomes. The very concept of language lab began with the use of audio-cassettes and now a whole range of software with required hardware in a given setup complements the learning of language to its optimal desired outcomes. Language lab can cater to the needs of different types of learners in a better way. The review of the experiments conducted to ensure judicious use of technology in language lab justify the outcome based learning of English language. This article forms a part of the researcher’s Ph.D. thesis titled ‘English Language Coaching Centers -A Case Study with Special Reference to Ballari District’ and reviews the prospects of Language Lab in learning of English language.