English language enjoys a high status in India. Its importance as a second language has grown manifold in the past decades. In fact the role and status of English in India is higher than ever before. It being used as the preferred medium of instruction is an evidence of the prestige associated with the use … Continue reading Use of Technology in Teaching and Learning English Communication
Language learning is not the same as learning other subjects. This is a skill, which can be enhanced optimally through the contributions of an efficient teacher. With digital language labs becoming the rule of the day, the teacher’s role in language teaching has been misunderstood as being minimal.
The importance of English language cannot be mitigated even if so desired. It is almost necessary that a learner has a good command over the language to allow him overall success in life. Having clarity and accuracy of the English language gives confidence to the learner and opens doors to avenues otherwise out of reach.
English language laboratories are growing in popularity as aid to language teaching. These audio or audio-visual tools assist teachers in enhancing communication skills of learners. The importance of English language labs is already being realized; with many schools and other institutes using them with satisfactory outcomes, and others on a look out for ‘good’ English … Continue reading Parameters to Analyse While Setting-up a Digital English Language Laboratory