The benefits of language laboratories for learning Japanese as a foreign language

This article considers the pedagogical benefits of a state-of-the-art language laboratory for learning Japanese. The article argues that, although many believe the language laboratory is anachronistic, it deserves its rightful place as one of the 'new' technologies which can enhance foreig...

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Published inLanguage learning journal Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 50 - 55
Main Authors Danaher, Mike, Danaher, Patrick
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.12.1998
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Summary:This article considers the pedagogical benefits of a state-of-the-art language laboratory for learning Japanese. The article argues that, although many believe the language laboratory is anachronistic, it deserves its rightful place as one of the 'new' technologies which can enhance foreign language learning. The benefits, however, are subject to the teacher's ability to encourage within students feelings of confidence and control about using this technology.
ISSN:0957-1736
1753-2167
DOI:10.1080/09571739885200261