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Smith, Paul C. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
For spot-dictation purposes, song lyrics can be duplicated with blanks for the words or structures that are desirable to emphasize. Lyrics quite often have repetitious structures and vocabulary, and lend themselves to reinforcing new forms or concepts. This procedure can encourage general listening comprehension while highlighting one particular…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Listening Comprehension, Music, Second Language Instruction
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Anastos, Perry – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Audiolingual and translation exercises are presented that were designed to correct syntax of junior high school French language students. The exercises were given to eliminate translating the present progressive and the imperfect word for word, and to develop more awareness of reflexive construction and the imperfect tense. (SW)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, French, Grammar, Junior High School Students
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Scanlan, Timothy M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1980
A technique using verbal analysis of photographs for the controlled syntactic manipulation of material suggested by the picture is described. This activity develops thinking skills, language skills, and cultural awareness. (PMJ)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Communicative Competence (Languages), Cultural Awareness