This guide for the foreign language methods course is organized in the form of answers to seven questions that the methods teacher might ask about available resources. The first part is an annotated list of texts covering theory, techniques, testing, linguistics and individualized instruction. The second section considers the role of the basic…

This booklet is a guideline to those interested in the Ohio Modern Language Teachers Association Workshops. Outlined are the membership policies, responsibilities of the local workshop director, guidelines for selecting consultants, site selection, publicity guidelines, and OMLTA workshops and consultants. A complete description of each workshop…

Discusses the concept "situation," as distinct from "context," distinguishing also between real and fictious situations. Types of situations are discussed, and methodological suggestions are offered as to which types to introduce at which stages of instruction. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Contains four suggested vocabulary learning activities, concentrating on (1) partitive expressions in street names, (2) sports vocabulary, (3) slang expressions, and (4) the many meanings of the words "jouer" and "jeu." (AM)

A strict training procedure consisting of English words printed on magnetic particles placed on a magnetic board, was used to advance language in two language- deficient autistic children. The procedure is discussed in terms of its potential advantages for training language. (Author)

Discusses the question of whether to eliminate the longrespected but now disdained dictation from the foreign language classroom. It is concluded that the dictation may be saved if its purpose is changed. (CFM)

Discusses the use of pictures in the language classroom and presents controlled and non-controlled activities incorporating pictures. (AM)

Activities for teaching Ebonics-speaking children to differentiate between problematic standard English and Ebonic forms are presented. (Author/MC)

Discusses the effectiveness of a treasure hunt as an educational language-activity for students of English as a second language. Instructions for the treasure hunt and a sample list of items are included. (CFM)

Proposes some new approaches to teaching reading in the French classroom on the secondary level. (AM)

This volume deals with different methods for teaching foreign languages, and is intended as an instrument to foster creative thinking and teaching. The first chapter, "The Need for Liberation," discusses the need to progress beyond structure drills towards meaningful language use. Chapters 2-5, "The Beginning Phase,""The Lower-Intermediate…

Discusses the use of two-way amateur radio contacts in language courses to provide personal contact with speakers of the target language. Pilot courses in German and Spanish are described as well as a curriculum-based, interuniversity German conversation course, and an activity utilizing CB radio equipment. (AMH)

Describes the planning and carrying-out of a debate between two upper-level French classes. Gives suggestions for each step of the preparation and performance, including some alternative possibilities. Some mention is made also of the use of debate in grades 8-10. (IFS/WGA)