This article analyzes three studies undertaken to scientifically define error patterns, and outlines a methodology for investigating them. The studies concern native English speakers learning French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article discusses the creation and use of cut-outs on felt boards for the instruction of French as a second language. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This interview with Jurgen Olbert, who is prominent in French instruction in Germany, covers topics such as official educational policy with regard to language, and student attitudes and motivation towards learning French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article consists of a list of books in linguistics and language relevant to French instruction, accompanied by a commentary on each book. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article reviews the problems and issues raised by neologisms, specifically in French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Speakers of many Oriental languages find it difficult to distinguish systematically between the /l/ and /r/ phonemes. Due to the importance of recognizing these contrasts in English, the teaching of these phonemes should be one of the foremost elements in teaching English as a second language to Asian students. (CFM)

Helpful factors in acquiring passive vocabulary are: word-building laws, international words, and genetic similarities. Another is "meaning variants" of the foreign words, derived by processes analogous to those of the native tongue. This supports the validity of reading knowledge as an early goal. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Recommends that beginning students of French who have particular difficulty with pronunciation be given an extra hour in which they can help each other, using a correction sheet, and also receive help from the teacher. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Hill feels that very soon after the introduction of the spoken word, the written word should be learned, using the same pictures, etc. Exercises should be contextualized and contrastive. On monolingual teaching, Hill takes a pragmatic position. A controlled state, with situational drills, should precede free conversation. Reading techniques are…

The first section of this annotated bibliography cites general works on teaching, including topics such as psychology, sociology, methods and evaluation. The second section cites works that deal specifically with foreign language teaching, with emphasis on French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This annotated bibliography lists dictionaries, encyclopedias, and audiovisual aids including records, slides and films, to be used in French language instruction for children, adolescents and adults. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article discusses the difference between French and English constructions of motion and change of place, by contrasting French and English examples of such constructions. (CLK)

Rules governing formulation of the embedded tense in Russian are explained and their importance to beginning students of Russian discussed. (RM)

It is asserted that certain points in Russian grammar can be adequately explained only with reference to sentence stress. Areas which lend themselves to explanation in terms of sentence stress are suggested, and directions given for developing drills. (Author/RM)

This article outlines the role and duties of the teaching assistant in the interprovincial second language education program in Canada, and specifically discusses a pilot project experience that began in July of 1973. (Text is in French.) (CLK)