Responses to a national survey attempting to identify the characteristics of successful high school German programs are presented in the areas of instructional materials, classroom dynamics, co-curricular activities, public relations, school district factors, enrollment problems, and general comments. (Author/CB)

A few statistics concerning teaching English as a second language in Manitoba are provided. (HP)

In Finland, German ranks third among foreign languages taught, and is declining. To encourage its study, one should avoid using long and uninteresting textbooks. As examples of good texts, W. Biermann's "Soldatenlied" and "Kleinstadtsonntag" are suggested. These portray facets of postwar Germany. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

French enrollments are losing ground in all regions of West Germany. It is suggested that emphasis should be placed on French as a second foreign language, after English. Various aspects of the situation in schools and universities are discussed. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Presents a survey of foreign language enrollment in public secondary schools. Results were obtained from the responses of 33 states and estimates from the 18 missing respondents. Approximately 3.5 million students were enrolled in foreign language courses in grades 7-12. Spanish had 54 percent enrollment, French 30 percent, German 9 percent, and…

Describes an attitudes survey conducted to ascertain the validity of the reasons put forth by educators as to why there has been a decline in British schools in the number of students opting to continue their study of foreign languages in the sixth form and beyond. (SED)

Compares language enrollments in universities in the State of Washington with national enrollment figures for 1966 through 1970. (DS)

Revised version of a paper read at La Trobe University Language Teaching Seminar, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, in April 1972. (DS)