Students find place names--and their origins--interesting. A number of German examples are given, ranging from the Familiar Koeln (Colonia) and Koblenz (Confluentes) to the less familiar Wien ( Celtic vindos, "white water") and Weimar (wihmari, sacred swamp). (WGA)

Discusses differences between text and dialog. Characteristics of dialog--ellipsis, use of function-words, valence-reductions, specific sentence models, placement of sentence elements, sentence depth, internal sentence structure--set limits to the teachability of dialog. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes the computer-aided program in first-year German at the University of Minnesota. (PM)

The construction of algorithms to present grammatical rules is advocated on the basis of clarity and ease of memorization. Algorithmic procedure is demonstrated for the introduction of subordinate clauses by conjunctions in German, and the formation of plural nouns in English. (AF)

Presents twelve Russian idioms in context with their German equivalents. (Text is in German.) (FB)

Offers a systematic statement of the lexical differences between "noch" and "schon," which should serve teachers better than their intuitive feelings for those words. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses, using German and Italian as an example, sentences containing the indefinite agent (German "man") and reflexive and passive constructions, showing contrasts between equivalent structures in the two languages. (IFS/WGA)

The rules usually taught for german word order and order of sentence elements are seen as inaccurate. A numerical system is proposed which takes from the Duden grammar the three-field system, using the predicate segments as an orientation point. (IFS/WGA)

In language teaching, the speech process must be viewed as a whole. An important element is speech attitude. This changes with the "distance" between the speakers and with the degree of mastery of the language possessed by each speaker. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses, using examples, problems raised by differences in meaning between "equivalent" Russian and German words. Calls for clear definitions of Russian basic vocabulary words. (Text is in German and Russian.) (IFS/WGA)

A procedure for learning German relative pronouns is presented to assist teachers of American students who have difficulty differentiating genders and cases. (SW)

Suggests a solution to the problems of uninflected adverbs and predicate adjectives and the statal passive when teaching German. (CHK)

Describes in detail a board game developed for German students with a view to encouraging freer speech in a structured language learning environment. A bibliography is included. (PM)