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Peer reviewedMollica, Anthony; And Others – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1996
Notes that information presented in dialog form in a foreign language lends itself more easily to conversation than does intricate narrative prose. Using background information on Halloween, the article adapts the text to present information about the target culture as well as to humorously present facts about the North American festivity.…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Dialogs (Language), Foreign Countries, French
Peer reviewedMaceri, Domenico – Mosaic: A Journal for Language Teachers, 1995
Discusses techniques for teaching descriptive adjectives in second-language classrooms that rely on humor to help relieve the stress of learning situations. Specific examples of Spanish adjectives and humorous phrases are provided. (contains two references) (MDM)
Descriptors: Adjectives, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Humor
