Discusses the limitations, problems, and inefficiencies with the language lab systems and some of the corrections that should be made to alleviate these problems. The problem is generally in the area of monitoring of more than one student at the same time and of correcting students. (PJM)

Practically since their availability, a succession of audiovisual recording devices (e.g., reel-to-reel, VCRs, PCs) has been used to capture language samples, and myriad playback and broadcast devices (e.g., phonographs, radios, televisions) have provided access to authentic speech samples. The espousal of audiolingual theory in the 1950s brought…

Examines the ways in which different forms of interpreting can be practiced in the language laboratory, and implications for teaching strategies and laboratory design. (AM)

This article discusses how the audio-tutorial format can result in less strain on students as well as significant improvement in the quality of instruction. (JS)

AN EXPERIMENT WAS DESIGNED TO TEST THE HYPOTHESIS THAT PROPER USE OF ELECTRO-MECHANICAL AIDS CAN RELIEVE THE TEACHER OF A GREAT DEAL OF THE ROUTINE WORK OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES. HE WOULD THUS BE ALLOWED TO EXTEND HIMSELF EITHER QUANTITATIVELY OR QUALITATIVELY IN HIS WORK. THIS EXPERIMENT USES THE QUALITATIVE APPROACH. THREE GROUPS OF…

This article discusses a cataloging and coding system especially designed for language lab courseware. (Author/NCR)

Describes a method which uses the language laboratory to help the teacher correct individual students' pronunciation and which assists the student in memorizing dialogues. (AM)

Disadvantages of the use of language laboratories in language teaching are pointed out. Ways in which the language laboratory can be used helpfully for the student are suggested. The conclusion is drawn that for secondary schools the language laboratory has little advantage over a tape recorder used in class. (RM)

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of traditional pattern drills while arguing for continued use of the language laboratory. (RL)

Supports the view that a teacher is needed to help students acquire foreign language skills and that language instruction cannot be exclusively entrusted to the language laboratory. (DS)

Special issue devoted to the second conference on structuro-global-audio-visual methodology, at Mons, Belgium, 1971; text of a talk which formed the basis of discussion during the conference. (VM)