English as a Lingua Franca: Changing Language Practices with Language Laboratory
In the last few decades, the term ‘English as a lingua franca’ (ELF)
has emerged as a way of referring to communication in English between speakers with
different first languages. Hence, more schools have started to add English in their core
curriculum to help the students well-versed in English language and communication
skills. Realising the impracticability of developing language fluency of all the
students in a classroom, Zybro team passionate in education has developed language
learning software to meet the requirements of teachers. English language teaching has
undergone drastic changes and the emergence of technology in education field paved way
for technology-aided language learning.
Digital language lab is the latest trend followed by education institutions to instruct
English, which is considered as a lingua franca. Language lab software is implemented in
schools and colleges worldwide to teach English and help students become great
communicators. Using this solution will prompt students to spend more time in the lab.
It gives participants ample time for repeated practice and to learn at their own pace.
Language can be learned in its natural order- LSRW and students can achieve proficiency
like they gained fluency in their mother tongue. This reduces their fear of speaking in
public and gives them the extra boost in confidence and a sense of control in their
individual learning environment.
Schools and higher education institutions install digital language lab to enhance the
language proficiency of students and to reduce the workload of teachers. The interesting
feature of the software is the authentic online resources added for extensive language
learning of students. Hence, the students need not over depend teachers for
instructional materials to build up their skill.