What is Languagelab.com?
Languagelab aims to be at the forefront of life-based learning. The leading language learning organisation in Second Life, Languagelab currently has
learners from more than 30 countries.
Learning in virtual worlds
The possibilities for teaching and learning which virtual worlds make
possible bypass the normal meanings of 'online', 'e-learning' or
'blended
learning'. The best way to think of it is face to face teaching and
learning
done virtually. But 'virtual' as you have never experienced it. You, as
teacher really are there talking with your class who are equally present
and
participatory. Learners interact with each other and you. Group
dynamics,
personal space and cultural sensitivity are all important elements in a
Languagelab class just as in real life. Learners find it highly
enabling,
collaborative, dramatic and memorable. It can be as formal or informal
as
they wish.
Why choose Languagelab?
Languagelab has something for every type of learner looking to build
their
language skills whether their goals are business, academic or social.
* It offers engaging and effective task based collaborative learning.
* The teaching materials and methods have high levels of emotional
resonance which supports the learning process.
* The rich virtual environment of LanguageLab is made up of the people,
places, situations and activities uniquely relevant to life-based
learning.
Students do not learn 'about' airports they use the airport, talking to
the
check-in staff linking experience and learning all the time supported by
trained teachers and support staff. The language of business is
developed
and practiced in meetings and presentations. At LanguageLab all our
materials have been created to make language learning fun, effective and
relevant.
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