Audio and Video Laboratories

What Are They?

There are two language laboratories, the Audio Lab and the Video Lab. Each contains 32 booths with equipment for individual listening. In addition to the video screens in each booth, the Video Lab also has a master DVD player, a VCR, and satellite TV controlled by the teacher console. The Audio Lab now has a data show and a rollable screen used for oral presentations.

Who Are They For?

The language labs are for the use of all AUI students, faculty, and staff who wish to practice listening to spoken English. Language Center classes are scheduled in the language labs in the mornings. In the afternoons, the audio lab is available for individual use and self-study. Movies and educational programs will be scheduled in the video lab as well as special classes which include video.

Where Are They?

They are located in Building 4, Rooms 103 & 106.

Language Laboratory Materials

The Audio Lab

Materials are available at all levels of English, from beginning to advanced. You will find a wide range of materials, including basic and practical listening tasks, Business English, TOEFL preparation exercises, authentic lectures, interviews with a variety of people on various topics, grammar listening exercises, pronunciation exercises, stories, and popular songs.

The Video Lab

Materials include a variety of educational videos as well as movies which are shown by staff members in the afternoons. A schedule of the films you will be able to see in the Video Lab this semester will be announced at the beginning of the semester. These films will be studied and discussed in the laboratory, so attending the film sessions can be a good and entertaining way to improve your English. A full schedule of all Video Lab activities will be posted on the notice board outside the laboratory.

Audio Lab Hours

The Audio Lab operates from Monday to Friday, and opening hours are announced at the beginning of each semester after schedules for the lab assistants have been finalized. The schedule is then posted outside the Audio Lab. Opening hours remain the same throughout the semester with the exception of additional hours which may be offered before mid-term and final exams. In case of any change in the lab schedule, you will be notified by your Language Center teachers or via e-mail. The lab is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Audio Lab Policies

The lab is a quiet place for students to practice a variety of listening exercises. The following are policies which must be adhered to by all users.

• All users must leave their I.D. cards with the lab supervisor in order to use any lab materials.
• All users must sign in even if they intend to use their own materials.
  
• Students must NOT go behind the desk and serve themselves. The audio lab is not a self-access center.
• Users may NOT borrow any tapes, books, or other materials, nor make any personal copies. These are for use only in the lab.
• Users must not write on any of the materials. Scrap paper is provided.
• Users must not smoke, nor bring food/drinks into the lab.
  
• Talking is kept to a minimum. Remember, the Audio Lab is a quiet place to study uninterrupted.
• Show respect for others.
  
• Supervisors are in charge, not students. A supervisor may ask you to leave if you disregard the policies.