Abstract

This study investigated effect of utilising Digital Language Laboratories (DLL) in English instruction on the teaching of English as a foreign language. The study embarked on the use of DLL features as an instructional material for effective strategy how DLL features could engage students in learning without stress and improve their oral English. The researchers adopted quasi experimental design, which involved the use of pre-test and post-test design. One research question and one hypothesis were tested. A total of 120 students from two intact classes in selected Lagos State Secondary Schools were used for this study, the instrument had a reliability index of 0.85. The finding of this study revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the effect of using Digital Language Laboratory and traditional method of teaching on Oral English Communication attitude of students. It was concluded that oral English Communication attitude of students can be improved not only through the use of DL, but a combination of other relevant media.