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Peer reviewedSparks, Richard; Ganschow, Leonore – Modern Language Journal, 1993
A theoretical basis for a first-/second-language link is presented along with an explanation of why current global theories of language are incomplete. Implications for foreign language (FL) methodology and instruction for students with FL learning problems are addressed. (123 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Language Acquisition, Language Research, Learning Problems, Linguistic Theory
Peer reviewedBrandle, Max – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers Associations, 1986
Recognizes and supports the implementation of foreign language courses that meet the specific needs and abilities of the "young-old" (people between the ages of 55 and 75). Differences particular to this population include course expectations, learning difficulties, and teaching strategies. (CB)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Age Differences, Learning Problems, Middle Aged Adults
Peer reviewedGoldin, Mark G. – Hispania, 1987
Considers several factors that combine to hinder a learner in the task of second language acquisition, including barriers related to culture and society and the classroom environment. Appropriate teaching strategies for Spanish classes and research opportunities are also discussed. (CB)
Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences, Language Research
Peer reviewedMcLaughlin, Denis – Language, Culture and Curriculum, 1997
Discusses problems of learning English by students from Papua New Guinea, suggesting teachers restructure accepted assumptions about teaching and learning in English to more appropriately meet needs of students from different cultures. Argues many of these language problems are associated with lack of equivalence between concepts of academic…
Descriptors: Academic Discourse, Cognitive Processes, Concept Formation, Cultural Differences
Ishii, Satoshi; Klopf, Donald – 1980
Research shows that a very large percentage of Japanese university students are apprehensive about communicating orally, to the degree that their fear may be debilitating, weakening their effectiveness as oral interactants in social and classroom situations. This uneasiness with speech has been culturally ingrained for centuries. Children are…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Communication Apprehension, Communication Problems, Foreign Countries
Download full textFletcher, J. D. – 1983
A literature survey of more than 800 sources, approximately 140 of which were judged to be relevant, assessed problems Alaska Natives and American Indians experience in learning English language skills required for survival and success in a modern, technological culture. Since the survey was to guide the adaptation and development of instructional…
Descriptors: Alaska Natives, American Indian Education, American Indian Languages, American Indians
Pritikin, Lorin – 1999
As an alternative to waiving foreign language requirements for students with learning disabilities or learning problems, a policy of inclusion in foreign language programs is proposed, based on research suggesting that alternative language teaching methods can be effective with these populations. The rationale for such a policy and the theoretical…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design
