Advantages- ETNL Language Lab

The ETNL English Language Lab© edge can be broadly categorized and abbreviated as VITI :


Versatility -- Text, images, audio and video can easily be integrated, and the teacher can remodel and alter materials to fit the needs of a multitude of language teaching programs.

Interactivity -- Learners can record their own voice and play back the recordings, interact with each other and the teacher, and store results

Teacher intervention -- The teacher can make student-specific oral comments as well as have real-time control of learners' computers via teacher's console, track student work, and much more

Independent learning -- Access to resources beyond the timetable encourages independent learning


Added advantages for the student in the digital language laboratory include:

Acoustics

Irrespective of the seating arrangement in a language laboratory classroom setting, each student -- by virtue of being privy to direct sound transmission -- receives step-by-step guidance from the teacher to their headsets with crystal-clear clarity.

Privacy & Effective Learning

Individual headsets with microphones not only guarantee absolute privacy for student-teacher communications in the multimedia language lab but also ensure effective learning as it encourages even the self-consciously inhibited student to speak with confidence -- without being worried about peer-ridicule common in a normal classroom setting. Moreover, the language management software reduces classroom distraction as communication between a particular student and his or her teacher is completely independent of the rest of the group.

Better Attention & Quicker Comprehension

The ETNL Language Lab© Software is more attention-riveting for the student and increases the pace of comprehension as student coaching is purely based on level of study, grasping power as well as language aptitude among others.

Enhances listening skill & Encourages Self-Pacing

Listening skills are automatically honed and with the added advantage of being able to pace oneself based on comparison of recordings, the language is imbibed more naturally aiding confident delivery with an immaculate accent

ETNL Language Lab FAQ

What is a digital language lab?

A digital language lab is a classroom equipped with an audio or audio-visual installation networked through multimedia PCs that aid in modern language teaching.

Unlike the conventional or analog tape-based labs, (which are cumbersome and often prone to breakdowns), the digital language lab software integrates video, word-processing and other information technology based computer applications that offer a trouble free, quicker and cost-effective way to help students achieve language proficiency.

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Does the setting up of a digital language lab require a separate computer lab?

No, your existing computer lab can be converted to multimedia language lab -- it's just another software-based computer program that's being installed. You can continue to use the other programs installed on the computer as before.

Can multimedia study materials alone be called a Language Lab?

No, multimedia study materials is just a part of the ETNL Language Lab©. A Language Lab can be called so only if it consists of a software which runs on a number of computers and the appropriate study materials supported by the software.

Will the ETNL Language Lab© work on any operating system?

Yes. The ETNL Language Lab© Version 3.0 will work on every Windows-based operating system.

What multimedia lesson formats does the ETNL Language Lab© support?

The ETNL Language Lab© supports all multimedia lesson formats based on Windows operating systems such as mpeg, wmv, avi, mp4, mp3 etc. Text files should be in html format. It also permits the instructor develop/customized multimedia lesson material to suit any specific requirement and assign them directly to students.

What is the "1 + n" configuration as advocated by the ETNL Language Lab©?

The "1 + n" configuration denotes the standalone Teacher Module plus the number of requisite Student Modules. The recommended teacher student ratio for a computerized language learning facility is 1:15. However, the ETNL Language Lab© has provision to provide any number of student modules as required by the client.

What is the time required for installing the ETNL Language Lab©?

The entire installation and hands-on training for the instructors can be done in eight hours.

Does ETNL provide after sales and maintenance services?

Yes, ETNL provides 24/7 customer care support. In the unlikely event of a you requiring any maintenance or service support our service engineers will be at your door step instantly.

Is the ETNL Language Lab© a licensed software suite?

Yes, every ETNL product including our stationery is Copyright protected we take pride in the fact that all our in-house hardware and software are licensed versions of the original -- and we always recommend the same practice to all our customers.

ETNL also issues a license with lifetime validity to all our customers of the ETNL Language Lab© software suite. Please note that unauthorized use/duplication of the software could invite legal action.