CatSU completes bidding for speech lab project

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CatSU completes bidding for speech lab project

The long-awaited Speech Laboratory project is now moving forward, as Catanduanes State University (CatSU) President Dr. Patrick Alain T. Azanza announced on July 24, that the bidding for the said project has been completed.

“Ang speech laboratory na ito [ay] may software at headsets na maririnig mismo ng CatSU students ang kanilang sariling pronunciation ng mga English words at mamo-monitor din ito ng kanilang teacher at matutulungan silang magkaroon ng neutral accent,” Dr. Azanza wrote in his social media post and added that the delivery and installation of the new facility are scheduled for this semester.

He likewise emphasized that this project is a key component in the establishment of the English Language and Speech Communication Center (ELSCom).

Now led by Director Reashiela Khan, ELSCom is focused on enhancing the communication skills of CatSU students.

Director Khan expressed her appreciation to President Azanza for securing the funding necessary to bring the project to fruition. She noted that the laboratory will also support research and interventions for students with speech impediments, aiming to boost their self-confidence and communication abilities.

“I am very much excited to have the speech facility because of the opportunities to send the students and faculty members outside the country. This will prepare them to learn foreign language, which is a requirement before you can enter your target country,” Khan said.

She also mentioned that the speech lab will be equipped with software that supports five languages, including Russian, Mandarin (Chinese), and English.

For Cendy Toledana, an incoming second-year Bachelor of Arts in English Language student, the new lab will be invaluable for enhancing language learning and comprehension.

“The laboratory will significantly improve our skills and talents in the field of language,” Toledana remarked.