What sort of equipment do you think is useful in a language school? Why?

Answer 1

I've said it before her and I'll say it again.. Phonetics.
The pronunciation is as important as knowing the
words. I say that the big blackcboard can visually
stimulate people to remember a word if it's written
down in English phonetics. Forinstance; I've been
studying Korean and my native language is English.
The words for "how are you" are phonetically,
anyo ha say yo and sound the same in Korean. I
equate anyo with the Spanish word for year, ano
(tilde over the "n",) and ha for how and then,
say you. So in my mind it's How Say You This day, or year.
This has worked for me in other languages and
beats having to translate which is always confusing.So,
to answer your question, a blackboard and chalk and
your imagination as a teacher to impart a simple,
visual image instead of a mental one. Having a native
speaker present is always helpful and could be considered
special equipment for it not only shows the language, but
the body movements that accompany the phrases. This
will offer a more complete understanding of the language
and culture.

Answer 2

technology!!! at the click of your mouse, remote, etc. you can have authentic experiences for the students. You can read the news from Mexico, chat with a buddy in France, watch the news from Italy, etc. the best way to learn the language is to be surrounded by it and absorb it....not sit in front of a verb chart.