In general, contemporary language labs provide the following
It is simple to integrate text, graphics, music, and video, and teachers can modify the resources to meet their needs.

Students have the ability to record and replay their own voice, communicate with teachers and other students, and store their progress.

Using the teacher console, educators can monitor student work, take control of the students’ computers, and interfere as needed.

Self-access for self-directed learning, including using materials not available in the classroom In a language lab, students are expected to actively engage in language learning activities and obtain more practice than would be feasible in a regular classroom setting.

A typical modern language lab will have the following: a computer with the necessary software for the teacher to use when performing language activities.

Students and teachers wear headphones that filter out outside noise and distractions.

Students can record and listen to sounds on a media player/recorder.

Local area networks, or LANs, are used to connect teacher and student locations. In certain situations, separate audio cabling is also used.

Lesson materials are frequently stored digitally on a server computer or on an independent storage device.