Claims that the mother tongue function in foreign language learning over a background of two or more languages is transferable to any one of the background languages and that this transfer is predictable by a set of principles. Presents applications of the principles to multilingual settings of Nigeria and Cameroon. (SED)

An attempt was made to develop a visual display device which would produce a phonemic standard representation of foreign speech sounds to which language learners could match their productions. A system utilizing commercially-built amateur radio equipment was developed to produce such a standard. (Author)

Recommends the teaching of the acquisition of "potential" vocabulary, i.e., of new words through mastery of the principles of word-building and the use of analogy. "International" words are also included. Suggestions are given to the teacher for systematic work leading to mastery of potential vocabulary. (Text is in German.)…

Presents a system for quick conversion of Chinese cyclical-binary dates to western year dates. (CHK)

Americans must learn as many foreign languages as possible in order to develop a cultural understanding of the many different groups that are part of our society. (CK)

Discusses the "nur/erst" translation problem and offers several strategies for determining which one should be used for the English "only." (EKN)

Involuntary mental rehearsal of foreign language words, sounds, and phrases is found consistent with current second language acquisition theory and case history reports. It is suggested the "din in the head" results from stimulation of the language acquisition device set off when the acquirer receives enough comprehensible input. (Author/MSE)