Discusses the concept "situation," as distinct from "context," distinguishing also between real and fictious situations. Types of situations are discussed, and methodological suggestions are offered as to which types to introduce at which stages of instruction. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Numerous experiments in the early introducing of English teaching show this approach to be the most successful. The tendency to drop these projects for economy's sake is lamentable. Introducing English at the primary level would greatly improve English teaching at the junior high school level. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Many students learn the English alphabet, but cannot spell in English. A series of suggestions are made regarding the early introduction of spelling and how to improve the ability to spell. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

It is shown that drilling tends to become contaminated with elements of testing. The two activities are defined, and suggestions are given for designing drills free of testing. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reviewing 45 years of language teaching, the article discusses, anecdotally, successive methods which had their vogue: "Direct Method,""Play Way,""Limited Vocabulary,""Pattern Practice,""Situational Approach,""Communicative Competence." A balanced middle position is favored. The article warns against dogmatic attachment to unproven linguistic…

Individualized work in teaching English is highly desirable, and the overhead projector is particularly useful in such work. Three examples of its possibilities are given: Dialog treatment, working with basic ("kernel") texts, and comparison of the simple present, simple past and present perfect tenses. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Presents for analysis actual texts and texts specially written for teaching, arriving at a basis for a typology of actual texts. Defines teaching aims using such texts, and develops, from a TV program, a teaching unit used in a Karlsruhe school. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses a number of English publications on training in listening and reading comprehension; methodology is also discussed. Several requirements are mentioned for editing of such publications, since the mere compiling of texts which appear suitable is ineffective. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

As a supplement to the available games for use in teaching, two writing games are presented, with suggestions for their use. They are recommended as a motivating device. A list of pertinent works on the subject is also provided. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the difference in meaning and use of "both" and "the two.""Both" applies to related actors, "the two" to independent ones. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reviews two recent books on the role of linguistics in foreign language teaching, examining critically claims for the value of linguistics in teaching. Discusses the relation between theory and practice, sociolinguistic considerations, and measuring achievement. Considers what may reasonably be expected from applied linguistics. (Text is in…

Discusses trips to London with junior high school students: planning, choice of goals, costs, pocket money, board and lodging, language preparation, programming. Gives a detailed account of a trip which was particularly geared to the students' circumstances. The possibility of partnership with English schools is discussed. (Text is in German.)…

Finds that homework assignments should be based on considerations specific to the field of foreign language learning rather than on general pedagogical theory. (IFS/WGA)

Even English speakers do not always know when to use a hyphen. Examples are given of some fairly clear-cut cases where the hyphen should be used, leading to the formulation of some usable rules. (IFS/WGA)

A total of 2232 business and trade school students were given a questionnaire. Most expressed the conviction that a knowledge of English is advantageous, even though they did not currently have a chance to use it. They felt that English teaching should be improved and more intensive. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)