Because of an increase in opportunities to use foreign languages at home and to travel abroad, foreign language study in American high schools is on the increase. (CK)

The value of the language laboratory of self-instruction is stressed. Methods of using multi-phase drills are given, proceeding from cue repetition to open-ended situations. The presentation of prose texts in the laboratory is examined. (Author/JB)

This article describes the use of an immediate, repetitive replay recording system. Photographs and text describe the system and its combination with another system to achieve the desired listen/record/compare sequence. (CHK)

In adopting a taped foreign language course, whether purchased or self-made, one must consider goals, organization of learning units, type of exercises, language correctness stimuli, age appropriateness, and (for self-made courses) pause length, voice alternation, tone quality, speed of talking, and lesson length. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Accepting the great motivational value of computers in second-language learning, this article describes ways to use authentic language recorded on a computer with HyperCard. Graphics, sound, and hardware/software requirements are noted, along with brief descriptions of programing with sound and specific programs. (LB)

Argues that instructor monitoring in a language laboratory is an inefficient instructional method. (CK)

Advocates increased use of language laboratory facilities. Suggestions for improving the acoustic and pedagogical quality of recorded materials are made. (PMP)

This issue begins with an editorial comment on the journal's areas of interest. The articles are concerned with the following topics: (1) English composition and the use of the computer (Peter Zoller); (2) the teacher and the language laboratory (L. Ross and B. D. Sadler); (3) language aptitude tests in the language laboratory (in German, Peter…

Aural comprehension is analyzed and seen as active, not passive. A catalog of interference factors leads to a catalog of learning objectives. These have primacy over questions of method. Hence media must be examined with respect to attainment of learning objectives. Lab work is especially useful here. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A report is made of a study tour to Europe and Japan. The status of language laboratories and audiovisual education is discussed and machinery and methods described. (RM)

A rebuttal is made to an article entitled "The Case Against the Conventional Language Laboratory" by John R. Allen ("System," Vol. 2, No. 1). Arguments made in that article against the language laboratory are outlined and discussed. (RM)

Describes the history of use of language laboratories in foreign language instruction and argues that both the quality and quantity of such activities fell short of the laboratories' potential. (CB)

The equipment and use of language laboratories are described, and their advantages and disadvantages are discussed. Comparisons are made between the use of a language laboratory and the use of tape recorders. (RM)