In the form of a review article, the "English Minimum Grammar" developed by Hans G. Hoffmann (Max Hueber Verlag, Munich, 1973) is discussed, and the problems that beset the writer of a modern teaching grammar are pointed out. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Describes an experiment in bilingual education whereby two classes, one selective in ability and the other representing varying degrees of ability, were taught Georgraphy through French, as a first step toward French-medium instruction for other subjects. (AM)

To increase enrollments in Chinese courses, it should be explained that Chinese is relatively easy to learn. The following should be pointed out: (1) there is no conjugation of verbs, (2) there are no suffixes and derivations, (3) the syntax is simpler, (4) the characters are no more difficult than English spelling. (RM)

A discussion of the use of the imperfect tense in French, aimed primarily at speakers of English and German. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Reviews eight articles (1972-74) on teaching grammar, dealing with, e.g., the manner of presenting new structures, ranking of grammatical rules, development of a practical theory of grammar, and the effectiveness of traditional grammar teaching. Special teaching examples deal with English second conditional and question formation. (Text is in…

Offers an introduction to the organization and content of a brochure on the development of understanding while hearing (Ecoutez bien. Texte zur Entwicklung des verstehenden Hoerens. Collected by E. Vollmer and L. Pohl. Volk und Wissen, Berlin, 1974). (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Reports on experiences covering two years of use of a Russian television course for Grade 9. The course is seen as particularly useful in reinforcing knowledge of vocabulary of past lessons. Several practical hints to the teacher, e.g., preparation for the television lesson, are offered. (Text is in German.) (IfS/WGA)

Discusses the various uses of visual and audiovisual aids in language instruction. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Foreign language teaching concentrates on phonology, morphology and syntax, to the neglect of semantics and vocabulary. The method of teaching meaning that is proposed here is based on the concepts of "contextual" semantics. An experiment in the use of the method is also briefly described. (KM)

The article describes particular structural aspects of German which are likely to cause difficulties for Polish-speaking learners. (Text is in German.) (DH)

An experimental program was conducted in college-level German classes which involved all first- and second-year students in once-a-week, small-group, peer-teaching sessions, with the second-year students acting as leaders. Results showed that this approach helps all concerned. (Author/RM)

Advocates increased use of language laboratory facilities. Suggestions for improving the acoustic and pedagogical quality of recorded materials are made. (PMP)

Describes techniques for achieving emotional involvement and, therefore, better results on the part of his students in an intermediate level Russian conversation course. (Text is in Russian.) (DH)

COOPERATION AMONG THE FOREIGN LANGUAGE SPECIALIST, THE PSYCHOLOGIST, AND THE EDUCATION SPECIALIST IS ESSENTIAL TO SUCCESSFUL RESEARCH IN THE QUEST FOR MORE EFFECTIVE METHODS OF LANGUAGE TEACHING. EIGHT PAPERS, PRESENTED AT A TUFTS UNIVERSITY SEMINAR DURING THE SUMMER OF 1961, ARE COLLECTED HERE IN A FINAL REPORT AND RELATE EACH PARTICIPATING…