NON-RESIDENT PROGRAMS

1. Guidance for Selection of Language Laboratory Systems

This selection should be made in conjunction with an English language training survey performed by DLIELC. DLIELC personnel frequently note that language laboratories are poorly utilized, underutilized, or not utilized at all in English language training (ELT) sites abroad. In fact, proper utilization of language laboratories is the exception rather than the rule. A language laboratory is a useful adjunct to a fully operational ELT program rather than the foundation of the program. DLIELC Nonresident Programs Division must approve the purchase of an IMET-funded language laboratory.

a. Operational Program: Before taking steps to purchase a language laboratory, the SCO should ensure that the laboratory will be used as an adjunct to a fully operational program. The characteristics of a fully operational ELT program are:

(1) Regularly scheduled ELT classes.

(2) Compulsory ELT class attendance.

(3) ELT program accountability (i.e., the ELT program manager reports to a senior official on ELT matters).

(4) A paid (i.e., not volunteer) ELT faculty.

(5) An ELT syllabus which designates specific ELT materials for use in class.

(6) ELT classrooms that have adequate lighting, heating, and ventilation.

(7) A designated site in which the lab will be installed.

(8) Technicians who can maintain and repair the lab.

2. Once a decision has been made to obtain a laboratory system, inquiries regarding the ordering of English Language Laboratory Systems should be addressed to Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command (C-E LCMC) points of contact (POCs) listed on page 49, HOW TO OBTAIN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LABORATORY SYSTEMS.

3.Prior to programming English Language Laboratory Systems for IMET, FMS credit, or State Department pseudo cases, Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX must provide approval of countries’ requests to program English Language Laboratory Systems. Please contact the proper DLIELC overseas program manager or DLIELC Nonresident Programs Division. The DLIELC overseas program manager will provide guidance for programming English Language Program requirements,

4.C-E LEMC through U.S. Army Security Cooperation Command (USASAC) is the provider of English Language Laboratory Systems and support/sustainment equipment. All the listed English Language Laboratory Systems and equipment meet or exceed training requirements established by DLIELC. The systems are as follows:

a. Audio Active English Language Laboratory System (AALL). The AALL is a ‘turn-key’ language English Language Laboratory System (PC based instructor console and furniture included) with a two-year guarantee for hardware. The AALL has been redesigned yet still easy to learn and user friendly, a durable English Language Laboratory System which is available in 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 position English Language Laboratory Systems. The instructor console contains an integrated tape player which can be used to convert analog tape to digital format to achieve and use for quick access to lessons. Two versions of the previous Audio Visual Kit (AV KIT) are offered. AVKIT1 is recommended for 5 and 10 student position systems. AVKIT2 is recommended for 15, 20, 25 and 30 position systems. Both AVKIT systems consist of 1 each 20-inch television for the instructor console and 1 each multi-system DVD/VCR. AVKIT1 includes 1 each 32-inch LCD and stand for the classroom while AVKIT2 includes two each 32-inch LCD screens and 2 LCD stands for larger size classrooms. Both systems include all required cabling, and furniture (chairs are not included).

b. Training Multimedia English Language Laboratory System (TMLL). The TMLL is a digital English Language Laboratory System containing application software programmed specifically for English language learning. The TMLL consists of: A Local Area Network (LAN), an instructor’s console (computer/mass storage device/8-port VPN router), student computer positions, headsets, and furniture for each position (chairs not included). Additional information can be accessed at the DLIELC Website http://www.dlielc.edu/overseas_programs/labor.html.

c. Language Learning Resource Center (LLRC). The LLRC is a training aid for countries that are establishing English Language Resource Centers; the LLRC is conducive for independent learning. The LLRC is procured in increments of five positions only. It is configured as a Local Area Network (LAN) and may be utilized as a single user Personal Computer (PC) English Language Laboratory System. One PC is provided for each position ordered and one additional PC for the Resource Center Instructor position. The configuration promotes independent or group learning. The LLRC consists of a laser jet printer, 21” Multi-System TV, and a combination DVD-VCR. Furniture is not included in LLRC base prices. LLRC furniture may be selected from the LLRC accessories list (chairs not included). Additional information can be accessed at the DLIELC Website http://www.dlielc.edu/overseas_programs/labor.html.

d. LLRC Accessories. LLRC accessories are optional for country to purchase. The LLRC Instructor Console (IC) is a 60-inch (150cm) desk. Student Console Furniture is procured in increments of five positions only. This is a 36-inch (90cm) student desk with side dividers and clear plexi-glass front panels (chairs are not included). The Modular Access Point is a router permitting the network to access the Internet (Internet access is a country responsibility). Additional information can be accessed at the DISAM International Training Management Website http://www.disam.dsca.mil/itm/.