English / Polski
TEACHING & RESEARCH
Explore speech and practise interpreting
The laboratory supports practical learning and the development of research questions about spoken and multilingual communication.
Phonetics and spoken language
Work in this area can bring together pronunciation, speech perception, phonetic transcription, rhythm and intonation. Guided listening and analysis help students connect phonetic concepts with examples of spoken language.
LISTEN
Notice the features
Compare selected speech samples and identify features relevant to the task.
ANALYSE
Connect sound and evidence
Use transcription and, where appropriate, digital speech analysis to examine an observation.
REFLECT
Explain your choices
Discuss the evidence, recognise variation and identify a next step for practice.
Interpreting practice
Interpreting activities can focus on understanding a source message, selecting relevant information, note-taking, reformulation and spoken delivery. Booth-based tasks can be planned with the lecturer and laboratory head, according to the equipment and teaching needs.
Possible exercises include consecutive interpreting, sight translation, simulated conference tasks and structured peer feedback. The exact activities and assessment criteria are set by the course lecturer.
From practice to research
Pronunciation, multilingual performance and interpreting decisions can generate research questions. Students and colleagues are welcome to discuss a feasible study, a workshop or a classroom-based inquiry.
A proposal should identify a question, the material to be examined, a method and the support needed from the laboratory. Any work involving participants or recordings must follow the relevant university procedures.
Discuss a teaching or research idea
Tell us what you would like to do, which languages are involved and what equipment or guidance you need.
Recordings and research materials
Before collecting recordings or participant data, agree the purpose, required permissions, storage arrangements and authorised access. Laboratory documentation does not replace the University’s required research procedures.
