The Benefits of Language Laboratories for Learning Japanese as a Foreign Language

Considers the pedagogical benefits of a state-of-the-art language laboratory for learners of 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...

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Published inLanguage learning journal Vol. 18; no. Dec; pp. 50 - 55
Main Authors Danaher, Mike, Danaher, Patrick
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.12.1998
Subjects
Computer Assisted Instruction
Japanese
Language Laboratories
Second Language Instruction
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Summary:Considers the pedagogical benefits of a state-of-the-art language laboratory for learners of 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 & control about using this technology. 1 Table, 18 References. Adapted from the source document
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ISSN:0957-1736