Deals with several related problems of language contact, approximative systems, and language learning situations. Proposes the recognition of "fixed approximative languages" in relation to learning situations. (Author)

Reviews J. Rohrer's work on the role of memory in language learning. Evaluates the practice-oriented treatment, which is in opposition to current concepts when practical considerations require it. (IFS/WGA)

Presents a precise and detailed process to be used in error analysis. The process is proposed as a means of making research in error analysis more accessible and useful to others, as well as assuring more objectivity. (Author/AMH)

Notes that three picture story formats-- sequential organization, spatial organization, and compare and contrast organization--provide right-brain hemispheric input and stimulate verbal production of students learning a second language. (FL)

Offers successful teaching techniques from the English as a Second Language classroom that should be useful in remedial writing instruction. Emphasizes building student self-esteem and leading the student through drills and composition exercises at an individualized pace. (RL)

The author stresses the importance of including foreign language in the education of gifted children. Bilingualism, the author asserts, aids the development of mental abilities which assist in using language creatively. (PHR)

Speakers of languages having only one verb "to know" (e.g., Japanese) have difficulty with the two verbs "wissen" and "kennen". Tables are given showing sentence types and degrees of frequency. Various linguistic aspects are considered. Three dictionaries are cited and the inadequacy of their definitions are pointed out. (IFS/WGA)

A model of language transfer is proposed. It examines the nature of language transfer, identifies which language phenomena are transferred, and predicts conditions for language transfer occurrence. The model includes notions of language universals, language distance, and surface language phenomena. (PMJ)

Discusses for the benefit of German students of Russian the various ways of rendering in Russian the German verb "haben" (have) used in the sense of "besitzen" (own). Numerous examples are presented. (Text is in German.) (FB)

For the purpose of supplying information on actual contemporary Russian usage, this article excerpts sections on noun usage and variations of the genitive ending in the masculine singular from "Stilistik der russischen Sprache" (Russian Language Style) by D. Rosental and M. Telenkowa. (Text is in German.) (FB)

Discusses two recent Russian books designed to aid students in understanding Russian word compounding. The bulk of the article consists of examples from these books. (Text is in German and Russian.) (FB)

Considers contemporary Russian usage with regard to variations in the genitive, accusative and nominative inflections and the synonymity of full and shortened adjective forms. Material is excerpted from "Stilistik der russischen Sprache" (Russian Language Style) by D. Rosental and M. Telenkowa. (Text is in German.) (FB)

Presents twelve Russian idioms in context with their German equivalents. (Text is in German.) (FB)

Discusses the importance of an understanding of word compounding for the student of Russian and presents excerpts from a new Russian book which is considered especially helpful for students having difficulties in this area of Russian grammar. (Text is in German and Russian.) (FB)