FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS RELATED TO SKILLPHONES LANGUAGE LAB

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How is English language emerging today in India and what is its present status ?

After the British rule in India, the legacy of English was sustained until the seventies for the flair, without any vested business interest. After the seventies, unfortunately a sharp  decrease in the usage of the foreign language was noticed particularly amongst the youngsters. About ninety per cent of the
students till today, are with good academic records and poor  linguistic abilities.

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Why do we consider English as an important language even today?

Ironically, never in the history, English has been such an important, salable tool for global communication as much as it is now. There is a conditional approach by the global giants and
corporate companies to recruit the kind of manpower good in  linguistic abilities, particularly with ‘Effective Communication in English’ whatever may be the discipline of graduation.

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Do we have to prepare ourselves to face the future?

It is even noticed that candidates good English communication skills but with an average career background could also secured lucrative assignments with the corporate companies . This
shows that top priority is given for candidates with linguistic attributes. Let’s get ready.

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What prospects does English really have today for Indian graduates?

India is in the prime focus of many international corporate to harvest a high volume of quality manpower required for the future. As per the statistics, about 2 million people will have jobs by 2010 in the ‘Business Process Outsourcing Industry’(BPO) in India. With 71% growth rate, BPO Industry is poised to be the countries major revenue spinner.

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Why do large corporates and MNC’S wish to choose Indian Graduates?

The assumptions made by the large players to focus on Indian manpower are:

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Consistent availability of quality man power.

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Quality education.

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Adaptability.

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Man power at reasonable cost.

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Knowledge and practice of English language.

There is a conditional approach by the global giants and corporate companies only to recruit the kind of manpower good in communication and linguistic abilities. ‘Effective Business  Communication in English’ is required irrespective of the discipline of graduation .

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What is the effort of Standard Outsourcing Service to help achieve this?

With a perfect comprehension of the present scenario with regard to the kind of manpower required in the global market and the kind of manpower available, Standard Outsourcing Service now brings
SKILLPHONES to assist the candidates to enhance their skills to match the expectations. SKILLPHONES is a complete language learning lab to assist the candidates to enhance their skills and
match with the expectations of the corporate companies .

As a part of the broad effort, SOS has developed a year long module for the college students, to initiate the aptitude and improve the flair for business communication in English. This is the first effective step for a smooth start to improve the career prospects of the enthusiasts. SOS brings the benefits of its 
objective to the student participants with this module by providing the required resource. However Learning is a lifetime process. A thousand-mile journey starts with the FIRST STEP.

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How does Skillphones ensure the complete requirement of the language lab?

Skillphones Language Learning Station is the system ‘first of its kind’ in the country , thoughtfully designed to cater to every need of an institution willing to provide language enhancement program for the students .Skillphones Language Learning Station chooses the audio visual and text contents required from the world class resource and is supported by SKILLPHONES FX100 console developed as ‘the state of  the art’ , ‘easy to use’ , ‘completely wireless’ system. A systematic and sustained approach to the enhancement of linguistic abilities and communication skills can redefine the career prospects of the students . Such participants can elevate their scope of opportunities to global level while they could bring pride to the parent institution.

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Is SKILLPHONES language lab available only through colleges?

Yes. SKILLPHONES language lab is made exclusively for institutional use in the campus . ‘The State of the Art Technology’ with SKILLPHONES FX 100 and ‘English Language Teaching’ programs are integrated to provide a comprehensive ‘Campus English Learning Experience’ .

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What is the salient feature and unique benefit of the technology in the gadgets provided in the SKILLPHONES language lab?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station is driven by SKILLPHONES FX 100 the wireless system that integrates ‘Audiovisual /Audio active’ program and enables ‘Teacher Interface’. Skillphones English Language Learning Station is supported by an exhaustive range of English material from the world class resources that includes Books, Audio Cassettes, DVDs., VCD, Teachers material .

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What is the learning process that should be adapted in SKILLPHONES language lab ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station is complete with a systematic approach . English fluency program for participants from vernacular medium is initiatede thro ‘Phrasal Methodology’  in different levels . Skillphones English Language Learning  Station implements yearlong, step-by-step, English learning process with ‘Total Guided Immersion Method’, through group study and personal learning experience. Skillphones English Language  Learning Station is a wholesome English ambience in the campus that maintains the enthusiasm of the learner.

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What are the other contents available in the market that can be intergrated in the SKILLPHONES  language lab ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station can be used to give effective learning experience with plenty of contents available in the market catering to various special focus programs like , English for International Business, English for Call Center, English in InfoTech, English for Hospitality, English for Medical Students, English for Teachers, English for Travel and Tourism, English for Catering, English for International Banking and finance.

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Is there exercises for ‘accent training’ in SKILLPHONES language lab ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station familiarize the learner with American , British English and Neutral English in an entertaining format. Skillphones English Language Learning Station exposes the participants to activities that enriches Grammar-Pronunciation-Vocabulary-Translation-Expression thro the subliminal learning process.

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How about exposure to special skills in SKILLPHONES language lab ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station helps to develop Spoken English, Personality, Business language, Business skills and Business style.

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Can SKILLPHONES language lab be set up with contents in other foreign languages if necessary?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station in fact comes with a sample A/V resource kit of some international languages viz: FRENCH, ITALIAN, and SPANISH and Japanese.

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What is a Campus English program as said by SKILLPHONES ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station implements 100% Audio Visual Approach makes learning English very interesting. Skillphones English Language Learning Station is a wholesome English ambience in the campus that maintains the enthusiasm of the learner. Skillphones English Language Learning Station enables to have Improved Concentration’ and Reinforcement.

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How about the implementation process and cost ? Why is SKILLPHONES best suited for Mass Training ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station implementation is a seamless process. Skillphones English Language Learning Station makes English learning affordable through Advanced Technology. Skillphones English Language Learning Station thus qualifies, to be the Best for Mass Language Training Programs.

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What are the hardware material in the SKILLPHONES language lab ?

Skillphones English Language Learning Station shall be fully equipped with - SKILLPHONES FX 100 with compact transceiver unit, Instructor Control Panel and Wireless Interface, Large screen Television/Projector for Audio visual Programs and 14” mini television with teachers console. Each student would be equipped with a radio receiver lightweight headset powered by rechargeable batteries. 4 Wireless mikes are provided with rechargeable batteries for interactive sessions with the teacher.

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Does the SKILLPHONES language lab need any other investments on furnishing or carpentary?

No. Skillphones English Language Learning Station DOES NOT require any other investments on fixed furnishing or carpentry. A regular classroom with chairs and tables to seat the students is sufficient.

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Does the SKILLPHONES language lab need to accommodate any cabling work that  may be required ?

No. SKILLPHONES English Language Learning Station DOES NOT require any cabling work. A regular 5 amp power point is sufficient to activate the lab to its full efficiency.

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What is the life of the batteries provided in SKILLPHONES language lab ? Do we have to replace baterries very often?

The Headphones provided in Skillphones English Language Learning Station are powered by ‘AAA’ rechargeable batteries . Each battery shall provide power required for several hours ( 16 to 20 hrs approximately) . We don’t have to change the batteries since the batteries can be charged on weekly basis as many times required to last for a full year or a little more depending upon the usage.

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What about the power for the Microphones ?

Similarly the microphones provided in Skillphones English Language Learning Station are powered by 9V rechargeable batteries . Each battery shall provide power required for several hours ( 10 hrs approximately) . We don’t have to change the batteries since the batteries can be charged as many times required to last for a full year or a little more depending upon the usage.

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What should be the size of the classroom?

Any size to accommodate as many students required for a comfortable session shall be all right to have the Skillphones English Language Learning Station . The maximum size can be limited to about a hall of 100 ft length.

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Are the batteries supplied with the required chargers? How many power sockets do we need to provide?

Yes. Skillphones English Language Learning Station provides a specially designed charger kit with adequate provision for multiple charging. The no. of chargers kits needed depends upon the no. of components purchased , particularly the ones with the charger. This can be defined based upon the no. of seats the institution wishes to cater in each batch.

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What is the total inventory ?

The inventory depends upon the no. of components purchased . This can be defined based upon the no. of seats the institution wishes to cater in each batch.

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How to maintain the inventory?

Lock and Key in regular cupboard is advisable.

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Who should take sessions?

An English teaching staff should be the ideal person to take the sessions in a systematic and a professional manner.

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Can the English staff maintain the lab?

That is not a good practice. An English Staff should not be pressed on that responsibility. There should be nothing that they need to do in maintenance- off the class hours.

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What is the role of the lab assistant. ?

A lab assistant is required to safely keep the inventory of the list of components, accessories, books cassettes, cd’s dvd’s etc.. Besides he will also be responsible to charge the batteries systematically.

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What about the Warranty upon the equipments supplied in SKILLPHONES language lab?

Well . Skillphones English Language Learning Station provides a one year comprehensive warranty on all the gadgets including the headsets . However the warranty is not applicable for the power consumables.

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Can SKILLPHONES language lab get support in the neighborhood for ‘ad hoc’ assistance or service.?

SKILLPHONES Lab users are supported with an effective training to the staff team who can axis the principle consulting company Standard Outsourcing Service any time thro phone and periodic video conferencing thro SKYPE . Such interaction should provide a complete comfort to all the user institutions. HCL representatives can be contacted for any attention on the hardware supplied who will in turn represent the matter to solve.

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Is there any training program for the staff dedicated to take care of SKILLPHONES Language lab?

YES. There is a 2 hour training program for the teaching staff on how to use the gadgets , the Phrasal methodology of language and on calibrating the progress of students. The non teaching lab assistant shall be detailed about effective inventory management and power management routine.

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How is the response for SKILLPHONES language lab in the institutions ?

Skillphones Language Learning Station is now chosen as the best and is rapidly getting activated at various educational institutions that includes Colleges for Engineering, Hotel Management , Hospital and Paramedical Institutions, Teacher Training Colleges etc. in various places.

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What is the company’s VISION before bringing a language lab of this nature?

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Learning Is A Life Time Process.

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Passion Towards Teaching Is Passion Towards Development Of Humanity.

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A Thousand-Mile Journey Starts With The First Step.

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What is the company’s MISSION now?

At Standard Outsourcing Service ,Technology in Education is made supportive with its dutiful submission to the learner to enhance the communication skills and linguistic ability following the latest methodology in a cost effective manner, with a relentless attempt to exercise innovation, to make it better and better on daily basis till the nation is identified and recognized as the largest and the best source for quality English speaking manpower ….. forever …..