The use of a comprehension question, involving reading a Latin paragraph and then answering related questions, is thought unnecessary for the British Ordinary-level examination. Suggested alterations are: reconsideration of skills being tested; use of such questions only where not redundant; comprehension as part of literary reading instead. (CHK)

The author teaches a course in basic Latin to pupils without great ability. She claims three objectives: development of word sense; stimulation for the imagination, and enjoyment of the lessons, learning and use of the mind. (CHK)

A pilot course in mastery learning in a survey course in English literature at the Beirut University College is described. The course was designed to increase the retention of knowledge and skills of students of another culture, utilizing the lecture-discussion method and the mastery learning concepts. (Author/RM)

Shows the limitations of current foreign language teaching methods, particularly the audiolingual one. Unites certain findings of psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and transformational grammar to construct a language teaching model. Examples of English verbs and nominals being taught to French children illustrate the…

One approach to language learning unites insight into explicit rules, systematic drill and contextual communication. By thinking, creating and speaking, language rules are created and transferred to other situations. Repeated remodelling of sentences seems to yield fastest learning. (CHK)

Eight different activities are suggested for the foreign language conversation class in order to vary the textbook emphasis. Among the suggested situations are a "last people on earth" session, sensitivity sessions, descriptions of paintings or photos, an improvised drama, and a mock trial. (CHK)

Proposes several principles important to courses in language communication. They include: 1) understanding language--grammar, lexicon and pronunciation; 2) communicative competence; 3) social structure; 4) communication problems. Language and social customs of a country are interrelated. (CHK)

This paper examines the language training of the primary teacher working with migrant children in Australia. The social, language and cultural problems of such children are discussed. It is suggested that teachers be trained in bilingual and bicultural education, and that foreign teachers be specially trained to instruct migrant children. (CHK)

This article deals mainly with the pedagogical application of error analysis and error correction, and directs itself to foreign language and second language teachers and to teachers of speakers of nonstandard dialects. (CLK)

Argues that textbooks for instruction in English should contain not only English subject matter, but also international topics. In this way pupils will learn to talk in idiomatic English also about non-English subject matter, i.e., to use English as a world language. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A language instruction program in Spanish and Haitian French helps the English-speaking staff of a New York hospital provide medical care to the largely Puerto Rican and Haitian community it serves. (Author)

An explanation of a kindergarten French immersion program includes essential background information, details of implementation, problems encountered, practical and theoretical implications and suggested solutions to the difficulties encountered. (CK)

Pleads the case for study of classical languages in contemporary education because today's youth may take valid knowledge from history and culture of the past. (CK)

A learning program centered around the individual student developed for teaching Chinese is described. The program includes two tracks, a humanities track and a specialist track, to meet the needs of different students. The use of peer teaching is explained. (RM)

Error analysis has been presented as a means of "finding a shorter way" in the analysis of learners' difficulties in foreign languages. The alternative starts with a comparison of the native and foreign languages in order to predict such difficulties. The two types are complementary rather than mutually exclusive. (Author/MSE)