Conclusions reached by recent studies of errors of students learning a foreign or second language give weight to the argument that an error analysis hypothesis could be used as a criterion for preparation of instructional materials. Error analysis reveals the learning strategies and processes in language education. (CHK)

Administrators and teachers must be more understanding of the linguistic and cultural problems that Chinese students in Canada face. They are potentially very good English language learners. Their families emphasize academic achievement. If special attention is given to their problems, they will be successful students. (CFM)

This article focuses on two elements of the dialogue: the "real-life" quality of the language (where to find "real-life" language, how to check its authenticity, how to record it) and the element of unpredictability (how to create "real-life" dialogues with unexpected responses which necessitate well-developed listening skills). (CFM)

This paper examines the two markers of Mandarin Chinese, "-guo" and "-le," and focuses primarily on areas of difficulty that the non-native speaker may encounter due to confusion of these markers. (CHK)

This survey discusses the following: definition of bilingual education; origin and development of bilingual education; history of the Chinese bilingual program; the learners; language transfer or maintenance; types of Chinese bilingual education; treatment of language mediums; courses in a bilingual program; and teaching Chinese as a first…

Assesses a volume of essays evaluating German studies in the United States. Problems pointed out in the essays include isolation of Germanists; lack of flexibility in choice of syllabi; the place of "culture" in German studies; lack of basic language skills in college students, and language teacher training. (CHK)

Suggests criteria for a final examination in the Honors Course I in North Rhine - Westphalia in guided text interpretation. Tests given in French honors courses in Secondary Grade 2 are described, and a sample text with a commentary acceptable under the proposed requirements is provided. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A concept from the psychology of learning, the retention effect, is examined for its significance in FL teaching. Various testing methods were tested with respect to the retention achievement which they revealed. Some suggestions are made about their use in FL teaching. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Six articles on the subject of testing are reviewed. The following themes are discussed: cloze tests, spelling tests and testing the student's total vocabulary. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A British experiment in teaching French in primary schools was evaluated from 1964-1974 by the National Foundation for Educational Research. This paper describes the experiment and the students, their progress, and results of the study. (CHK)

This article questions the validity of many conclusions of the ten-year experiment with teaching French in primary schools in England and Wales in the report, "Primary French in the Balance." Some conclusions are based on restricted opinion conflicting with report data. Parallels are drawn with the "Pennsylvania Project." (CHK)

Seven articles on "Games in English Teaching," from four journals (1969-1975) are presented in abbreviated form. Pedagogical questions, and the introduction, adaptation and function of the games, are discussed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Situations are given with which to teach beginners the English simple present in its meaning of habitual action. For advanced students, situations and dialogs are suggested with which the future meaning of the simple present can be expressed and learned. (IFS/WGA)

The composition and operation of two computer drills for learning Russian grammar are discussed. Particular features and advantages of the drills and computer instruction are noted. (CHK)

Advocates the use of little puppet plays for teaching English as a foreign language to elementary school children. (Available from English Inspectorate, Ministry of Education and Culture, P. O. Box 292, Jerusalem, Israel.) (CHK)