INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND LANGUAGE LABS
Keywords:
Key Words: Language labs, intensive practice, language learning, speaking skills, listening comprehension, fluency, motivation, autonomy, audio-visual tools, language teachingAbstract
This article explores the crucial role of intensive practice and language
laboratories in developing language skills. With the advancement of technology,
language labs have become an essential tool in foreign language instruction, offering
immersive, interactive, and self-paced learning environments. Intensive practice,
combined with audio-visual materials, fosters listening, speaking, and comprehension.
The article also emphasizes the integration of language labs in educational settings to
enhance learners’ fluency, motivation, and autonomy. It is particularly useful for
language teachers, curriculum developers, and policymakers aiming to implement
modern strategies in language education.
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1. https://www.languagelearningportal.com – Resources and information on
language learning and labs.
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