Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part E (2024)

Reading and listening English language skills are the target for intermediate Iraqi students to learn because learning these skills leads to perfectly obtaining the other two skills, writing and speaking. When students understand words are written on a piece of paper that they read or listen to, they can summaries and concept the words. Then, students can discuss and communicate with others. 
Using a sound lab beside the classroom to enhance students' English reading and listening skills is needed and very important. Sound lab assists students in learning the two English language skills of reading and listening by using its tools, which sound lab has such as speakers, headphones, watch conversations and all that enable students to receive English words correctly from native speakers.
Reading the English language is a skill that shows a clear weakness among intermediate Iraqi students despite its importance not only for these stages but also for all educational levels. It is noticeable that students at various stages of education struggle with fluency and continuity in reading and have a weak ability to read aloud correctly for many reasons. Iraqi students, especially in the intermediate stages, cannot catch the pronunciation and meaning of the English words they read; it often appears forced, and many of them are unable to read and listen well. 
However, Listening is the natural pathway for external reception because reading with the ear precedes reading with the eye. It is essential in many situations that require attention and focus, such as questions and answers, discussions, conversations, and more. Listening also trains one to be attentive, concentrate, follow the speaker, and quickly grasp information.
All the process above can do inside the sound lab because the environment inside it allows, encourage and motivate students to read and listen English language passionately. Integrate sound lab with classroom to teach students reading and listening go for unique results.