This paper describes the development of a new language laboratory program for advanced students at the English Language Center on the Michigan State University campus, which is designed to bridge the gap between manipulative classroom drills and the demands of the lecture halls. (Author)

Stressing that advanced foreign learners of English must be exposed to spontaneous speech if they are to develop their powers to speak and comprehend under conversational conditions, the author presents suggestions for preparing tape recordings which will give students the chance to hear natural conversation in the language laboratory. (FB)