Digital Language Lab / English Language Lab – Technical Specifications
The software should be capable of being installed on desktops, laptops, and in any windows based operating systems
Language lab should be developed as per CEFR refereed standards i.e. syllabus should be divided as per A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 standards
The content should focus on building all four language skills namely, LSRW.
The content should have activities, exercises, and should be loaded with audio-video samples.
The main purpose of the Language lab is for self-practice for students, hence user interface should be easy to navigate and does not require any Teacher or facilitator to guide or monitor the student in the learning process
There should not be any limitations. Students should be able to go through the module unlimited time till he/she gets proficient in the topic
After completion of every Course, an assessment/Quiz should be available for the student to check their knowledge levels
Students should be able to record and download the voice unlimitedly
Software should not require high configuration machines. Even normal PCs and Laptops should be able to handle the software without any issue.
Graphic rich content to be used to explain concepts to students
Indian neutral /accent-free voice should be used in the Language lab
All levels and backgrounds of students i.e. rural students should also use easily and effectively
Should Provide equal weightage on LSRW
Basics of grammar must be covered in brief
Special activities to overcome Mother Tongue Influence (MTI). A focus on ‘Mother Tongue Influence (MTI) to overcome pronunciation differences of consonant sounds using mouth movements.
Detailed coverage on phonetics :
Reading – covers all aspects of grammar in usage
Writing – covers all discourses for CBSE and SSC
Editing – explores grammatical accuracy
Listening – provides exposure to a variety of text
Assessments
Well-graded content
Situational Approach
Well-guided practice activities
Learner-centered activity
Academic vocabulary
English Language Lab ELL should have 5000+ words (8 levels) with picture representation which helps the students in learning new words.
prerecorded Lessons should be made available to students by experts with good quality graphics
Students should listen to and repeat after model track to practice common everyday situations and conversations& dialogues while their voices are recorded