This paper discussed Cross-Linguistic Transfer (CLT) and Language Proficiency in multilingual education in general and highlighted samples of CLT in Burundi as the existing literature reveals. As there exist CLT on all linguistic levels, this discussion has provided examples of phonological (including phonetics), lexical and semantic, and…

The concept of French verb tense as related to the passage of time and the completeness of an action or process is discussed. It is proposed that this concept of inchoativeness be applied in second-language instruction as an aid to students in choosing verb tenses. (MSE)

Presents a systematized framework of contexts to help reduce ambiguity and confusion in teaching "falloir" and "pouvoir" in the "passe compose" or "imparfait." (AM)

A foreign language learning activity is described in which second-through fourth-year French students write, cast, produce, direct and perform well-known fables for their language classes. The performances are recorded on videotape and shown to other classes and to parents. (Author/RM)

A study of the order of acquisition and fossilization of several French forms by anglophone students focused on the intonative aspect of interlanguage and the transfer of learning from one language to another. (MSE)

Presents ways to use the "L shape" mnemonics to help teach the present tense, the future tense, the imperfect tense, and the subjunctive mood of French verbs. (AM)

A classroom second-language teaching technique that integrates drawing and language as self-expression is described, and specific classroom activities are outlined and illustrated. In this technique, students draw pictures that represent word meanings or tell stories, or complete or correct pictures presented to them. (six references) (MSE)

A discussion of textual, as contrasted with traditional, grammar for French second-language instruction argues that textual grammar is essential for acquisition of communicative competence because it identifies grammatical facts relevant to everyday communication and allows the student to experience the construction of meaning through them. (MSE)

Describes the use of the pieces and movements of chess to teach French vocabulary of direction and motion. (CHK)

Presents a set of rules for learning grammatical gender in French. (AM)

Is it worthwhile? "Mais oui," claims one teacher. Is it fun? "Oui, wheee!" exclaim youngsters who explore another language. (Editor)

Treats the suitability of Level 2, a program designed to teach French as a Foreign Language. The goal of the program is learner autonomy. The use of authentic materials and an emphasis on culture are recommended. (AG)

While the usual uses of dictionaries in second-language learning (decoding and direct translation) are often nonproductive, there are good reasons for teaching dictionary use to language students. The dictionary is an interesting and essential resource, and a tool for lifelong learning. (MSE)

This final report describes a project in which videotapes of secondary school students performing linguistic and communicative tasks at various levels of French and Spanish instruction were produced. The videotapes are intended to illustrate levels of foreign language acquisition to language teachers. High achieving students were filmed after 2,…

Presents techniques from Writing Across the Curriculum adapted to the foreign language classroom. Strategies for encouraging students to write more effectively in the foreign language are described. The strategies include assigning relevant topics, treating writing as a process, and responding to and evaluating student writing in a more…