Welcometo a new adventure in language learning!

This is an introduction to our language lab, its many uses and some of the things we

will be doing.

My View of the Class

My equipment Your equipment

This is my workstation & where I will be located during many of our lab activities

I can play:audio CD cassette tapes

videos

DVD

Through my computer, I can control the language lab

sound clips from my computer

I can show:

web sites

Power Points

This is what my computer screen looks like when we are using the lab

Through my computer screen

I can:

•pair you with other students in the lab

•have a private conversation with you

•record your speaking test

I can listen to you as you do your paired activities, even without you knowing it

Make sure the microphone is directly in front of your mouth when talking.

This is what the headset looks like.

Volume Control

Call Button

•To replace the headset in the tray:

a) Gather the cord loosely and place in the tray first

b) Set the headset on top of the cord

Why use a language lab?

• Paired practice without moving

• Group conversations without distractions

• Listening exercises directly into your ears

• Videos just like the movies

• Speaking tests made easier

Lab Rules

#1 GUM and FOOD are forbidden while using the lab

#2 Headset trays are for headsets only

#3 Leave your headset plugged into the jack at all times

#4 Keep hands off the trays—no pulling or swinging on them

Lab use

•Check to make sure that you have the headset you were assigned

•Talk in a normal tone—no need to talk loudly

• To replace the headset in the tray:a) Gather the cord loosely and place in the tray first

b) Set the headset on top of the cord

•Wait for the trays to stop completely before taking your headset

Let’s get started!