Language Laboratory
( # Definition of Language Laboratory: 1) “A room designed for learning foreign languages, having audio equipment that allows students to listen and respond to recorded lessons and spoken examples while an instructor monitors their progress.” " 2) "A room equipped with tape recorders for learning foreign language" (3) “A room with sound reproducing and recording equipment where students practice listening to and speaking a foreign Language. Also called Language Lab” # History of Language Laboratory: History of Language laboratory starts from the invention of phonograph by “Thomas Edison” in 1877. It was used to learn English and Spanish as foreign language. The phonograph was used in regular classes and for self study at home. An American, Frank C. Chalfant installed a “phonetics laboratory” at Washington State College in Pullman during the 1911–1912 academic year. Pictures of this installation in use show students listening via