Reports on a study of the use of English by students and graduates of German Hauptschulen ("terminal" junior high schools). Examines FL requirements for various occupations. Finds that good students make the most use of their English, but mostly in their personal lives. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses the use of drawings in foreign language courses for adults. Accompanying texts should be unambiguous--preferably reports of experiences or anecdotes. Also considered is the use of political cartoons. A list of expressions for use in discussing pictures is included. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A student production of German drama may consist of a connected series of short dramatizations of works by several different authors rather than one long play. Such a format does not tax language abilities, dramatic talent, time, or stage facilities as much. The dramatic pieces of one revue are described. (CHK)

Describes an apparently very successful study program for Americans, conducted by Michigan State University in Mayen, Rheinland-Pfalz. The small (pop. 22,000) non-university city offered many advantages, including relatively low living costs. All students lived with German families. Various contacts are described, including weekend trips. (Text is…

A discussion of the current enthusiasm for the French song and the popularity of French singing artists. The song as poetry opening the door to the culture of the people and as a means of making repetition and grammar learning more enjoyable is discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Suggests presenting Russian verbs of motion as graphic concepts through application of numerous illustrations, as explained here. Distinctions between orbit and trajectory must be maintained. (CHK)

Discusses the use of corrective phonetics in the teaching of French as a second language and examines its relationship to various teaching methods. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Underlines the importance of semantic, situational, and phonological factors such as intonation in the teaching of French as a second language. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Explores the use of reflexive pronouns in French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

A method for individualizing the study of a literary text is presented. It emphasizes the need to develop the four skills while deemphasizing the traditional role of literary texts as a vehicle for acquiring critical literary skills. (Author/RM)

An attempt at summarizing current trends and ideas in first and second language teaching methodology. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Examines the accomplishments and merits of structural exercises in relation to other methods of language teaching. (Text is in French.) (AM)

The findings of this study indicate that developmental stages in the acquisition of written German did exist and that these stages were most clearly definable between every other level. (RC)

Reasons for the current decline in foreign language study are discussed, and changes in foreign language departments necessary for their survival and growth are suggested. (RM)

Four major difficulties encountered by Iraqi learners of English when pronouncing English vowels are outlined and discussed, and suggestions for the teacher of English are made. (RM)