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
ENGLISH
Well-guided practice activities
Learner-centered activity
Academic vocabulary
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
Language lab should focus on
Fluency: To improve fluency Audio/Visual applications based on stress, intonation and modulation are practiced.
Speech sounds: Pronunciation of consonants and vowel sounds made easy with correct syllabic division and stress patterns.
Intonation: Improving the knowledge of English by mastering variations in volume, pitch, speed, and stress
3000+ difficult words to recite for better pronunciation
Phonetics: The accent of different words is made easy through phonetics
Modulation: Modulation helps to achieve precision in pronunciation
Pronunciation, Syllabic division: Almost 3000+ syllabic words are used from Monosyllabic to Hexa syllabic.
CEFR REFERENCE
A1 After completion of this level, user:
Comprehension and familiarization of everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the needs of a concrete type
Self introduction, introduction of others personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly, clearly and is willing to help
A2 After completion of this level, user:
Will be able to understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment)
Will be able to communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters
Will be able to describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need
B1 After completion of this level, user:
Will be able to understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Will be able to deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken
Will be able to produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans
B2 After completion of this level, user:
Will be able to understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation
Will be able to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party
Will be able to produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
C1 After completion of this level, user:
Will be able to understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning
Will be able to express him/ herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions
Will be able to use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
Will be able to produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
C2 After completion of this level, user:
Will be able to understand with ease virtually everything heard or read
Will be able to summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation
Will be able to express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations
