Describes the experience of three American children learning French in a francophone environment. Discusses the patterns of French language use that emerged during their first year in Paris, identifying four distinct stages, and suggests criteria for measuring learners' success. Emphasizes communication and functional language skills rather than…

The preparation of a tape-slide presentation of life in Lyon, France, for use in French classes is described. The presentation is divided into three parts: "History and Tradition,""Lyon Changes," and "A Walk in the Croix-Rousse." Use of the presentation in the classroom is described. (RM)

Explores conceptual syntheses advancing second language (L2) word recognition research and uncovers agendas relating to cross-linguistic examinations of L2 processing in a cohort of undergraduate students in France. Describes connections between word recognition and reading, overviews the connectionist construct, and illustrates cross-linguistic…