Filled with examples of French slang and colloquialisms, this article notes the importance of learning such everyday language to speak French correctly. (CHK)

This article notes the numbers of students in Australia enrolled in high school and college courses in Serbo-Croatian. Many of these have Serbo-Croatian ethnic or linguistic backgrounds. (CHK)

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies at Ohio State University conducts outreach programs with area high school Russian departments. Workshops and programs deal with teaching materials, methods and techniques, public relations, goals, and articulation with colleges and universities. (CHK)

An investigation was undertaken to examine relationships between student learning styles and traditional environments or individualized settings in second language learning. Students with high conceptual-level scores preferred an individualized environment, while those with low conceptual-level scores needed a traditional environment. (CHK)

Reviews materials relating to Russian speech which have appeared in the journal "Russkij Jazyk Za Rubezom" since its first issue in 1967. The articles reviewed are divided into three categories: the stylistics of Russian speech, specific conversation expressions, and methodology. (CLK)

Outlines a unit intended for self-instruction at the beginning level of French. The focus is on particular aspects of French culture. (CLK)

Presents the results of research designed to examine language acquisition within the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as it is affected by both non-distorted retardation and repetition of speech. (CLK)

A study of the French immersion program in Quebec, in which English reading is introduced in some schools at Grade 2 and in some at Grade 3. The stage at which English reading was first taught was found not to affect reading grade level. (Author/RM)

Discusses the job situation as it is at the present time for speakers of Russian and suggests ways in which increased trade activity between the United States and the Soviet Union will result in more job opportunities in the future. (Author/CLK)

A survey was taken of school policies regarding the teaching of second languages to less able students. Results of a questionnaire sent to middle, upper, and 11-plus comprehensives in the Leeds/Bradford area are given. (RM)

Some of the methods used in teaching a French class composed of about 20 children classified as slow learners with an average reading age of 6 plus are described. Emphasis was on listening skills and background knowledge. (RM)

Using the format of an exchange of letters between an applicant to doctoral programs in literature and an established Ph.D. friend, criteria are suggested for doctoral programs in a period of declining demand, and directions outlined for change in the role of the language department and language teacher. (RM)

Describes the verbo-tonal method in phonetics, which recognizes the importance of correct aural perception, as well as correct articulation. The learner must acquire new habits in both. Teaching suggestions are offered, with examples of errors, proceeding from the simpler to the more difficult. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the objectives, construction and use of crossword puzzles in classes in English as a foreign language. (RM)