Demonstrates that proper reading comprehen sion in a foreign language involves more than the printed sequences of the text, and that meaning is not tied to one element in the sentence structure but to a wider context. (FWB)

Opposes the proposed simplification of phonetic transcription for English ("Zielsprache Englisch," 1978/4), on substantive and methodological grounds, finding that it cannot be made to reflect the facts of the language, and that it would cause learning problems. (IFS/WGA)

Discusses second language learning in the context of linguistic and societal needs of the learner. (AM)

Discusses two experiments designed to test the following hypothesis: translation which proceeds from surface structure to surface structure causes greater interference than delayed interpretation across languages that stores the ideas in deep memory and expresses them later in the target language. (Author/CFM)

Discusses an approach to teaching note-taking to students of English as a second language who will go on to study at the university level. (CFM)

Suggests one way to begin an English as a foreign language (EFL) study skills program with students whose proficiency in English is not very advanced. Problems that students might have are discussed and practical questions are detailed, with examples from a course completed at the University of Essex. (CFM)

Discusses the benefits of knowing and understanding other languages and cultures and discusses the future of language study in the United States. (AM)

A preliminary set of principles of judging the pedagogical utility of proposed grammar rules is offered. The goal is the inclusion in teaching materials of only those rules which are linguistically accurate, pedagogically sound, and relevant to specified instructional objectives. (Author)

In testimony before the President's Council on Foreign Language and International Studies, the activities of the Washington Association of Foreign Language Teachers are described, and recommendations are made for effective political action by teachers to promote foreign language education. (JB)

Discusses the teaching of derivatives of irregular Spanish verbs in order to reinforce irregular patterns and increase the students' active vocabularies. (NCR)

Presents an analysis of the various concerns that must be addressed in modern language syllabus design. A questionnaire on students' communicative needs is included. An attempt is made to differentiate among different syllabus forms. (AM)

Presents suggestions and activities for teaching the imperfect and the "passe compose" in French second year classes. (AM)

Discusses the development of self-awareness in teacher training programs through exposure to specific terms and concepts which directly advance the teacher trainees' understanding of themselves as teachers and as performers of multiple teaching roles. An example from preservice English language teacher training in Qatar is presented. (RAO)

Inadequate student learning is encountered in an assessment of English teaching in German "terminal" nine-grade schools. Criterla is derived for teacher training, for setting priorities in research, and for redefining teaching goals and suitable methodology (e.g., measures to individualize instruction). (IFS/WGA)