Discusses the language laboratory within the context of various theories of second language learning and in relation to its value in language learning, specifically in terms of the pattern drill. (Text is in French.) (AM)

The specific problems involved in teaching pronunciation cannot be solved by the techniques of phonemic analysis alone. What is needed is an extension of these techniques to include the principles of textual phonetics. (CFM)

Describes and evaluates the organization of French instruction in an Algerian I.T.E. (Institute of Educational Technology). (Text is in French.) (AM)

Describes an experiment in two beginning English classes with simultaneous presentation of the material visually and aural-orally. The experiment and subsequent tests are evaluated. Concludes that the "visual-learning" type of student does well here, but that further research is needed before firm conclusions can be drawn. (Text is in German.)…

A survey is reported investigating the outlook of teachers and administrators on the growth potential of the field of Slavic languages and literature and providing a body of data on major programs in the United States. A questionnaire was mailed to the heads of 26 departments in spring 1975. (RM)

A fictitious letter from "Johnny" to his former high school language teacher, describing his linguistic experiences in Europe and his feelings about the learning of languages. (DB)

The article offers sample exercises which use dictation for the improvement of pronunciation, number recognition, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension. Suggestions for giving the dictation and for correcting dictation scripts are also made. (DB)

Discusses the news programs of "Landesbildstelle Berlin," as providing dialog material useful for the language classroom. The dialogs deal with news, rather than simply providing examples of language structures. Discusses also difficulties of using dialogs in the laboratory. Examples and hints for application are given. (Text is in…

Describes the acquisition of grammar in a beginning English course for adult students organized on an experimental basis at the C.R.A.P.E.L. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Describes various approaches to language teaching, specifically a new "solar" approach to teaching English as a second language for adult beginners. (AM)

Suggests that Russian should be taught largely by reading, rather than through grammar and vocabulary drills. Real reading materials should be used, rather than texts, and grammar should be dealt with through readings concisely and conceptually. Speaking skills can be practiced in many non-classroom situations and in class. (CHK)

A language program is proposed in which the chief emphasis is on developing reading skills and vocabulary in humanistic and scientific studies. (CHK)

Gives lists, under the names of the various states of the Federal Republic of Germany, of the most important state institutions and publications concerned with curricula, chiefly in English and French, but also in Spanish, Italian, Russian and Dutch. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This piece is described as unusual in Hemingway's work, and as calling for a certain open-mindedness in the student toward religious problems. Comments are made on the figures in the episode, the style, the relation to Hemingway's biography, and on possible teaching methods. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

"Area studies" are here viewed as "civilization"; the concept is described and specific topics suggested. Area studies may start in the beginning class, using dialogs and role-playing, anticipating real-life situations in the foreign country. A sample teaching unit for grades 8-9 is presented. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)