Reviews the development of generative theory, points out the limitations of present generative grammar for the teaching of English and expresses the view that it will be of greater value in the future when certain further theoretical developments have taken place. (FB)

Summarizes various theories of transformation and examines the influence of such theories on the preparation of new grammar texts. Suggests ways in which transformation theory can be applied in the classroom. (PM)

A language program using the Fitgerald Key (a method for teaching the order of words in a sentence) and diagramming has been used successfully with hearing impaired students. (CL)

The question whether second languages should be taught by the deductive or inductive method is discussed, and an argument is made for a middle ground between the two extremes. (RM)

Examines the strengths and weaknesses of traditional pattern drills while arguing for continued use of the language laboratory. (RL)

The relevance, the application, and the importance of linguistics to teaching English as a foreign language is discussed. The author's assumption is that linguistics is "irrelevant to the aims, and inapplicable to the tasks of such teaching," and agrees with linguists such as Rosenbaum that the goal of linguistic science is "to determine…

Expanded version of a lecture held at a Teacher Education Conference, Mainz, West Germany, June 7, 1972. (DD)

Attempt at redefining the role of transformation grammar in the creation of pattern practice drills. (RS)

Speech delivered at the Deutscher Neuphilologentag," Munster, West Germany, April 2, 1970. (DS)