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Michel, Arthur – Deutsch als Fremdsprache, 1970
Descriptors: Foreign Students, German, Grammar, Language Instruction
Lange, Dale L., Comp. – Foreign Lang Ann, 1970
Third annual listing of articles and books on the teaching of foreign languages published by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Covers modern foreign languages, Latin and Greek, English as a second language, and applied linguistics. The ACTFL Bibliography also appears as Volume Four in the "Library Edition" of the…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Bibliographies, Language Instruction, Learning Theories
Wardhaugh, Ronald – TESOL Quart, 1969
An attempt to relate the theory of teaching English as a second language to current practices in teaching English as a second language. Paper presented to the Pre-Convention Study Groups at the TESOL Convention, Chicago, March 1969. (Author/FWB)
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Educational Theories, English (Second Language), Language Instruction
Smith, David G. – Audiovisual Lang J, 1969
The importance of meaningful context in language drills is stressed. Suggestions for preparing "contextualized drills for use in the language laboratory are given. (FWB)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Communication Skills, French, Language Instruction
Bordwell, Constance – J Eng Sec Lang, 1969
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Cultural Influences, English (Second Language), Foreign Students
Usami, Shozo – Educational Technology, 1979
Explores the possible use of simultaneous multi-channel still picture television broadcasting to improve foreign language listening comprehension. Current application of such a system in Japan is described and additional uses for multi-channel programing are presented. (RAO)
Descriptors: Cable Television, Educational Television, Language Aids, Language Instruction
Perkins, Chris – Englisch, 1979
Laments the neglect of punctuation in English courses, even in university-preparatory schools. Emphasizes the greater importance that punctuation has in English than in German. Illustrates, with example sentences, the interference of the native language and shows how using or omitting a comma can change the meaning of a sentence. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), German, Grammar, Language Instruction
Germer, Erich – Englisch, 1979
Opposes, on methodological and substantive grounds, simplifications of phonetic transcription for English which do not reflect the facts of the language and which cause learning problems. Considers, as an example, the article by Roy Mepham in "Zielsprache Englisch," 1978/4. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Orthographic Symbols, Phonetic Transcription
Peer reviewedMorrison, J.W. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1979
Courses in linguistics should be included in teacher training programs for future teachers of English as a second language but they must be taught with the practical needs of the classroom teacher in mind. (CFM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Educational Objectives, English (Second Language), Language Instruction
Ryder, Frank G. – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
Proposes (1) the merging of foreign language and literature departments and (2) an increased American representation in these departments with a reduction in foreign teachers. (AM)
Descriptors: Departments, Educational Trends, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
Starr, S. Frederick – Bulletin of the Association of Departments of Foreign Languages, 1979
Reviews a statistical survey of language study in American high schools and proposals aimed at improving the quantity and quality of language study at the preuniversity level. (AM)
Descriptors: High Schools, Higher Education, Language Enrollment, Language Instruction
Chapotot, Franck – Francais dans le Monde, 1980
Presents a method for teaching poetry appreciation to an adult French-as-a-second-language class. (AM)
Descriptors: Adult Education, French, French Literature, Language Instruction
Peer reviewedThomas, B.J. – Zielsprache Englisch, 1979
Demonstrates, using as an example a railroad timetable, how authentic language material can be used in teaching English as a foreign language, at different levels. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Instructional Materials, Language Instruction, Language Usage
Peer reviewedOltmann, Klaus; Schleiffer, Gerd – Zielsprache Englisch, 1979
Calls for reexamination of English courses, as to content, organization, and procedures. Adds a report of experience with language workrooms at "general education schools" in Bremen, and some suggestions regarding intensive courses. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Evaluation, Course Organization, English (Second Language)
Krause, Horst – Englisch, 1979
Answering critics of language laboratory effectiveness, this article presents a methodology for laboratory work which includes working in partnership. Necessary technical equipment is described. Learning goals are proposed, and possible further developments in the method are suggested. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Dialogs (Language), Educational Objectives, Laboratory Equipment, Language Instruction
