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Catani, Maurice – Francais dans le monde, 1974
(Text is in French.)
Descriptors: Foreign Workers, French, Language Instruction, Languages for Special Purposes
Roberts, Paul D. – Modern English Journal, 1975
The following are discussed as the main reason for English spelling mistakes among non-native speakers: interference from the native writing system, lack of auditory discrimination, misapplying analogy and direct translation. Techniques for handling spelling errors are also discussed. (AG)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Interference (Language), Language Instruction, Phoneme Grapheme Correspondence
Peer reviewedBullivant, David B. – System, 1975
A correspondence course in English developed in Finland based on the use of portable cassette tape recorders is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Correspondence Study, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedBurrelli, Louise F. – Modern Language Journal, 1975
Some of the difficulties of building an interdisciplinary program are discussed, and the experiences of the West Islip School District in New York in building such a program for grades 7-12 are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Interdisciplinary Approach, Intermediate Grades, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedFairbairn, Kerry – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1974
Table lists skills for second language learning on one axis and levels of complexity on the other. Uses of table by classroom teacher in assessment are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Learning Levels, Language Skills, Language Tests
Been, Sheila – English Teachers' Journal (Israel), 1974
The gap between elementary and advanced reading levels is discussed, as well as probable reasons for this gap. Reading skills needed by students before embarking on the Bagrut syllabus are enumerated, and a new ninth grade reader, "English by Television -- Stage Five," intended to provide these skills, is described. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Television, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Reading Ability
Harding, Ann; Page, Brian – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
An alternative model for the 16+ examinations presently being tested by examining boards is suggested which would allow for differing levels of achievement for different student populations. (RM)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Park, Brian – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
Examines extent to which teacher control of syllabus content, examination papers and examining techniques is practiced in the Yorkshire Regional Examinations Board's region. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Guides, Language Instruction, Language Tests
Sewell, Penny – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1974
The typical day of a student travelling in France is outlined, with discussion of the different types of language he would be exposed to. Ways in which classroom teaching can provide similar experience are suggested, and abilities involved in listening and reading which are not language-specific are discussed. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, French, Language Instruction, Language Skills
Eddy, Frederick D. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1974
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Faculty, Guidelines, Higher Education
Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1974
Descriptors: Academic Standards, College Faculty, Guidelines, Higher Education
Brod, Richard I. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1974
Describes current efforts in the career-oriented approach to curriculum in foreign languages, with particular reference to MLA's work in the area. (KM)
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Employment Opportunities
Peer reviewedTurner, Paul R. – Modern Language Journal, 1974
Discusses the problems of foreign language requirements and foreign language student dropouts from an anthropological viewpoint. Proposes solutions which stress both the intrinsic and extrinsic values of learning a foreign language. (PM)
Descriptors: Core Curriculum, Cultural Influences, Dropout Attitudes, Dropouts
Blackburn, John M. – Orbit 23, 1974
Descriptors: Experimental Programs, Experimental Schools, French, High School Students
Lapidus, B. A. – Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 1974
Descriptors: Form Classes (Languages), Grammar, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction
