Describes an instructional hour on the second broadcast of the radio course "English for you, 3"; prerequisites, procedure, work with the tape segments, design of the exercises. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A NEW METHOD OF TEACHING WRITING TO STUDENTS OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IS PRESENTED. THE AUTHOR DEFINES LEARNING TO WRITE, WHICH IS ESSENTIALLY DIFFERENT FROM THE OTHER LANGUAGE SKILLS (ORAL PRODUCTION, GRAMMAR, AND READING), AS A PROCESS THAT REQUIRES ACTIVE THOUGHT IN THE NECESSARY SELECTION AND ORGANIZATION OF EXPERIENCE. WRITING…

Proposes an intensive introductory period, attacking problems presented by these verbs, using a basic list of 60 verbs, to be learned in active and passive, and a subsequent treatment, lasting for years, integrating these verbs into the student's active use, plus acquisition of more such verbs. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes how to make and use inexpensive wall pictures which provide language practice suitable to the level of the class and then discusses the advantages of this type of visual aid. (FB)

Presents considerations concerning the system of teaching materials in the English Basic course and English continuation course, the relation of the materials to the test, the setting of goals, and the functions, design and introduction of a teaching materials unit. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

It is argued that it is easier for Thai students of English to learn the difference between similar forms--for instance "interested/interesting"--if they are taught separately, rather than by contrast, so that different forms have different associations. (RM)

This handbook is an introduction to the use of aids in foreign language and second language teaching. The first section discusses using aids in oral work and in reading and writing. The second section provides practical suggestions for making various types of pictures, flannel boards and plastiboards, materials for reading, and puppets. Appendices…

A procedure is outlined for teaching spelling to students of English as a second language. (RM)

Using as an example Lesson 21 of the textbook "Lebendiges Englisch" ("Living English") (Munich, Hueber 1976), some hints are given on how to work on the lesson. The suggestions for discussion bear on the treatment of dialogs and reading texts. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)