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Visser, Annette – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1989
An interactive vocabulary learning technique is described that uses a "core meaning" approach to help solve some of the problems learners have with English homonyms. The technique was used successfully with a class of adult learners but can be adapted for younger and less proficient learners. (four references) (LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods
Hyland, Ken – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1990
Some practical suggestions for using Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) are presented to help teachers overcome difficulties with jargon and logistics. They cover selecting hardware, obtaining software (commercial and authoring), organizing resources, training, and implementation. (17 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programing), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Foreign Countries
Nation, Paul – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
Teaching techniques are means of achieving learning goals. This article shows the questions that a teacher can ask to check the effectiveness with which a technique is used. Although the information transfer technique is used for illustration, the questions are applicable to any technique. (13 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries, Information Transfer, Instructional Effectiveness
Burke, Edmund V. – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
A strategy is proposed for primary teachers to use with children who have reading difficulties. It includes developing a profile of each slow reader, testing each slow reader to determine reading level and specific weaknesses, and using certain practical methods to help solve the problem. (two references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries, Needs Assessment, Primary Education
Swan, Michael – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
Many language teachers experience frustrations about their lack of success in developing fluency in their students. Reasons for the difficulties are discussed, and the avoidance of short-cuts is advocated. (LB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Failure, Foreign Countries, Language Fluency
Si-Qing, Chen – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
The merits and weaknesses of major language teaching methods in China are examined, along with the characteristics of Mandarin, Chinese students' learning disposition, and current social needs. An eclectic approach to teaching, including the grammar translation method, is advocated over the communicative approach. (nine references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Foreign Countries, Grammar, Mandarin Chinese
Honeyfield, John – Guidelines: A Periodical for Classroom Language Teachers, 1988
Skills integration generally refers to linking two or more of the traditional four skills of language learning: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This article describes two kinds of skills integration--traditional and "real life"--and presents arguments for skills integration. Sample exercises are included. (12 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Foreign Countries, Language Skills, Listening Skills
