Equipment for Language Learning:


The Lingualearn network of staff is able to offer a range of consultancy services related to language and culture learning and the equipment used:
  • needs analysis 
  • advice on purchase of language learning equipment and software
  • language, resource, teacher and self-access centre designs
  • advice on the bulk purchase of software and other materials for language learning
  • staff training (including pedagogical and technical aspects)
  • design and production of multi-media materials
Each request for consultancy work will be treated individually and with great care.  We shall attempt to meet your exact requirements and find just the right consultant or group of consultants for each job.  Clients should allow 2 to 4 weeks for us to assemble a suitable team for larger projects.  For large installations (of 100 or more work stations), we would put together a team consisting of:
  • language consultant
  • architect
  • equipment consultant
  • IT consultant
  • interior designer
  • librarian
The team could address some or all of the following issues:  acoustics, colours and fabrics, furniture, lighting, storage of software, storage of books/magazines/periodicals/cassettes/videos, network & bandwidth, server, hubs & cables, digitisation, backups, telephone, mains power, security of systems/software/hardware, insurance, monitoring of students through the system, maintenance, servicing, updating & upgrading.

The general procedure followed by our consultants is as follows:

1. Find out customer needs in detail
2. Offer independent, accurate & unbiased advice on a range of options
3. Allow time for reflection (no high-pressure techniques)
4. Offer flexible payment arrangements
5. Monitor carefully the delivery of services
5. Check on customer satisfaction after completion of work

The current rates for consultants for this type of work are:

Senior consultants £400 to £800 per day, depending on the difficulty and complexity of work
[approx' 4000 to 8000 FF, $600 to $1200 US, EUR 600 to 1200, $850 to $1700 CAN]

These rates are exclusive of VAT, travel, and hotel expenses.  Lower rates apply to projects in excess of 20 working days.

Please send all enquires for consultancy work to mike@lingualearn.co.uk or telephone/fax us on 01273-597169 or simply express interest using a short online form and we'll get back to you to collect further details.

One or two useful links related to equipment (in alphabetical order):
 

AULC Technical & AV Resources - a comprehesive list of manufacturers, associations and related resources
BECTA - British Educational Communications & Technology Agency:
Brock University - language labs
CALL and Language Laboratories (Davis Rees)
Concordia University - a range of helpful links on equipment and related resources
King Edward's School - language laboratory
Kingston University - language laboratory
Language Laboratory Pilot Operating Systems (David Rees)
Middlesbrough City Learning Centre
Settingup and running CALL labs
Smartdesks.com - design of learning environments, including furniture arrangements
Stanford University, USA - plans for redesigning their facilities
Sussex University 1
Sussex University 2
TeachTech. - for language teachers and the use of technology in second language learning.
University of Illinois. - language learning lab.
University of Virginia. - facilties and policies for use
York College. - review of Keylink VLL

Companies selling, installing, insuring and maintaining equipment (just click on images for more details):
 
for the original PC Virtual Language Lab 
Tel: 01926 8509090.
Email: keylink@dial.pipex.com

Tel: 01323 767313. Fax: 01323 768558. E-mail: southeast@clarity-copiers.co.uk

Network installations and software solutions. Tel.: (01273) 708433

Cassette copiers from GEM - order online now!


Intel Pocket Concert

RRP: £149.99
Availability: click on image for latest availability and price

Features

  • 128 MB of built-in memory--2 to 4 hours of music
  • Digital FM radio with 10 presets
  • Supports MP3 and WMA; upgradeable to support future digital standards

    • Internet Keyboard
    from Microsoft
    RRP: £17.49
    Availability: click on image for latest availability and price

    Features:

    • 1-touch access to the Internet.
    • 10 hot keys.
    • Detachable palm rest.
    • Includes IntelliType Pro software.
    • Quickly perform common tasks such as cutting, copying, and pasting.
    • 3 years warranty

    Rio Volt MP3 CD Player
    Our Price: £149.99
    Availability: click on image for latest availability and price

    Features:

    • Plays standard audio CDs, & CD-R and CD-RW discs 
    • Sleek 8 function remote control
    • Easy navigation on large backlit LCD
    • Supports popular music formats, including MP3 and WMA, and can be upgraded to emerging standards

    Bradley Wood - Europe's most comprehensive satellite television e-commerce retailer

    Sony SRF-M95 Portable Radio

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