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Nolan, William J. – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
Suggests that giving students two copies of a language test allows the student the opportunity to check his answers, know his results immediately, and possibly add points to his original score through self-correction. (CHK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Language Instruction, Language Tests, Second Language Learning

Carlile, Jan – Foreign Language Annals, 1977
A unit intended for self-instruction developed in 1974 at the University of Minnesota Work-In in Besancon, France is given. The goal of the unit is to enable the student to use the metro for transportation in Paris. (RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, French, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction

Nord, James R. – System, 1975
A self-instructional technique for developing listening fluency in foreign language laboratories is reported. (RM)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Autoinstructional Aids, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories

Bauer, Eric W. – International Review of Applied Linguistics in Language Teaching, 1973
Based on experimental plan for semi-programmed instructional course of elementary German, developed pursuant to a contract with the Defense Language Institute, Washington, D.C., and on a paper presented at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, New York, N.Y., 1969. (RS)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, German, Illustrations, Language Instruction

Scavnicky, Gary Eugene A. – NALLD Journal, 1976
Suggestions are made for the achievement of an interesting and successful language laboratory to the student as well as the instructor. (RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Course Content, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Blair, Robert W.; And Others – 1969
This course is designed with one primary goal in view: to encourage and lead the learner to communicate in Cakchiquel in and out of class. Each of the 12 units has a "preparation stage" which consists of a self-instructional program together with other activities for the student preparatory to meeting with the instructor or coming to class. Much…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Autoinstructional Aids, Cakchiquel, Instructional Materials

Nelson, G. E.; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1976
Two new strategies in computer-assisted language instruction designed to take advantage of the interactive capabilities of the computer are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, German, Individualized Instruction

Vaverkova, Irena – System, 1978
The working group "German for the Blind" of the Slovakian Modern Language Association in Bratislava (Czechoslovakia) outlines its program to investigate didactic-methodological-psychological problems in foreign language teaching for the blind, to develop modern and effective methods, textbooks and aids for blind schools and for adult…
Descriptors: Adults, Autoinstructional Aids, Blindness, Educational Media
Rocklyn, Eugene H.; And Others – 1962
This research explored the feasibility of machine-teaching limited foreign language skills to combat soldiers, specifically, enough of a language to enable them to obtain tactical information from newly captured prisoners of war. The course material used in the pilot study (Russian) was limited to tactical subject matter, presented by means of…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Educational Research, Language Instruction, Language Skills

Joiner, Elizabeth G. – French Review, 1975
Describes a partially self-instructional program designed to deal with the correction of errors in second language learning. The purpose of the program is: 1) to sensitize future teachers to types of errors that occur in oral language practice, and 2) to help teachers make decisions as to how to correct errors effectively. (CLK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Cognitive Processes, Educational Diagnosis, Error Patterns
Feldman, David – Yelmo, 1975
This paper discusses the prerequisites to programed language instruction, the role of the native language and the level of skill, and then explains materials and machines needed for such a program. Particular attention is given to phonetics. (Text is in Spanish.) (CK)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Oriented Programs, Instructional Materials, Language Instruction

Beatie, Bruce – Modern Language Journal, 1977
A description of a two-part "learning package" for students who want a reading knowledge of German. The design of the package, some of the problems it involves, sample materials in the form of a ten-step study method, and use of the package are discussed. (AMH)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, German, Higher Education, Language Instruction

Ching-Hsiang Chen; Chin-Chuan Cheng – Journal of Chinese Linguistics, 1976
A report is made of a computer based instructional project in Chinese using the system known as PLATO conducted at the University of Illinois that has resulted in the creation of a file of three thousand Chinese characters and a set of Chinese lessons for first year students. (RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Chinese, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs

Curtin, Constance; And Others – Slavic and East European Journal, 1976
The uses of a computer-based instructional system known as PLATO in teaching Russian, both in audio-lingual and reading-translation courses, at the University of Illinois are described. Examples of a variety of drills are given. An evaluation of the method is made. (RM)
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers

Harper, Jane – Foreign Language Annals, 1975
Since students enter a community college with varying backgrounds and educational preparation, one college uses self-paced individualized instruction in foreign languages. Activities include large and small group meetings, conferences with peer tutors and such materials as cassette tapes, slides and videotapes. Students proceed through modules at…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Autoinstructional Aids, College Language Programs, Community Colleges