This article summarizes the results of a study undertaken to investigate the question of second language retention by federal bilingual employees in Canada. (CLK)

Georgetown's School of Languages and Linguistics is the only one in the Western hemisphere recognized by the Swiss-based International Association of Conference Interpreters. Its certification program and students are described. (LBH)

A thorough knowledge of grammar is a necessary condition for fluency and correct expression in a foreign language because it replaces one's instinct in the native language. Three rules for mastery are given: regular practice of specific exercises; a habit of self-criticism; work on weak points. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A question-answer technique is described that is based on authenticity of form and content and that has applicability at virtually all levels of instruction. After automatic responses, students provide definitions, rephrase content, or express opinions in the second language. (Author/SW)

Study abroad for language majors must be required, intensive and disciplined. Programs must insure continued use of the foreign language and interaction with natives, perhaps through field study and interview methods. Government action and support is necessary. (CHK)

Language teachers listed qualities necessary in a language teacher that can be developed in training. Prime requisites are sound knowledge of the language structure and fluency; ability to communicate, organize and present material; ability to recognize student difficulties; and ability to use many materials and situations in language instruction.…

Distinguishes between second language learning and second language acquisition by considering the effectiveness of school foreign language programs. It is pointed out that the level of communicative competence or fluency achieved in such programs by foreign students is not that of native speakers. (CB)

Research is reported that showed phonetic and phonological training to be given peripheral attention or neglected in second language instruction in one geographic area. It is suggested this neglect stems from (1) low teacher and student expectation of success in attaining a native-like accent, and (2) assumptions that a non-native-like accent will…

The authors believe the McShane and Plas literature review (TM 508 781) did not critically examine the methodological or theoretical problems in the cited studies. This uncritical examination resulted in a profile of Native American performance which did not control for English language fluency or for normal versus handicapped Indian populations.…

Proposes the use of stenography in the foreign language classroom to improve speaking ability. (AM)

Presented are the responses of Eugene B. Cooper and Ronald L. Webster, two researchers in the area of stuttering, to the question "What are the most critical parameters of clinical skills and training of the speech clinician who deals with stuttering children and adults?" Available from: EC 082 990. (SBH)

Presented at "Translation 73," a conference on the present state of literary translation, Columbia University, March 30, 1973. (DD)

Paper presented at the ADE/ADFL Joint Summer Seminar, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri, June 25-29, 1973. (DD)

Shortened and revised form of an address presented in July 1971 at the Third International Conference of Teachers of German (3. Internationale Deutschlehrertagung) in Salzburg, Austria. (RS)