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Te youth today has been disconnected with are indispensable. Te English language is the dominant its roots and in an attempt to bring them closer to language of international communication and with the rich folklore of India’s various folk dances and increasing globalisation, a command over the language songs showcasing Indian culture and traditions were holds the key to the success. Realizing this, the English presented in ‘Rangshala’. In keeping with the theme of Language Lab was set up. Te purpose of the language ‘Reconnect with Culture’, ancient art forms like Flame lab is to involve students to actively participate in Trowing and Puppetry were also at display. In the language learning exercises and get more practice than realm of Visual Arts live demonstration of Madhubani would otherwise be possible in a traditional classroom Painting, tie and dye, block printing, paper mache’ and environment. It is an exclusive result oriented and potter’s wheel won great attention. efcient means to enrich the English language learning process. Te school now has two language labs for the primary and secondary students. Lab for learning English Te software used in the lab is network based teaching software. It has exercises in grammar, pronunciation, writing skills and reading comprehension. Culture in Connect– Rangshala Te students can work on the exercises and verify their score. Te phonetics section of the software enables the The Inter School Fest was a success and students to learn the correct pronunciation. Te fact that La Martiniere Girls’ College bagged the overall the students can record their speech and compare it to a Championship Trophy. native speaker’s speech has proved extremely valuable. The English Language Laboratory Te software also enables the teacher to monitor the Jubilee Hills Public School, progress of the student. It is possible for the teacher to Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh provide assistance individually and collectively. The students learn how to write an e-mail, “I know that you believe you understand what you letter, report and resume. Tey also learn about group think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you discussions, effective time management and stress heard is not what I meant!” management. The ability to communicate effectively has Te lab has also started training students for become a prerequisite and good communication skills international examinations like SAT, IELTS and 76 Collaborative Learning