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Gallagher, Guy R. – French Review, 1982
Discusses use of slides in second-language class and gives examples of teaching identification, abstract nouns, position and agreement of adjectives, personal pronouns, prepositions, objects of destination, and verbs. Suggests use of two slide projectors to teach sentence patterns that state a relationship between two entities. (BK)
Descriptors: French, Grammar, Second Language Instruction, Slides
Farnan, John – TESL Talk, 1982
Presents case in favor of using line drawings as one of the most effective and least expensive ways of recapturing imagination in the language classroom. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Cartoons, Creative Teaching, Second Language Instruction, Teaching Methods

Mollica, Anthony – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1981
Supports and give examples of adding visual aids to problem-solving activities in language classroom through which teacher will inject a recreational element into learning process, foster verbal learning, and stimulate communicative interaction. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: French, Indo European Languages, Puzzles, Second Language Instruction

Danesi, Marcel – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1983
The use of graphics for teaching the structure of the target language is examined as an extension of the traditional use of graphics to teach vocabulary and text comprehension. The concept is illustrated with examples from several languages. (MSE)
Descriptors: Classification, Diagrams, Grammar, Second Language Instruction

Bunker, Duane F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1982
Describes new approach to use of audio-motor unit as listening comprehension strategy composed of a series of oral commands which elicit physical responses. Proposes using these units in language lab in order to conserve time and have an objective means of evaluating units. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Language Laboratories, Listening Comprehension, Second Language Instruction
Christison, Mary Ann; Bassano, Sharron – TESL Talk, 1982
Focuses on use of student-created visuals in ESL classroom to cue relevant conversation and writing, reinforce vocabulary, strengthen personal identity, and enhance classroom atmosphere. Offers rationale for using personal art experiences; gives criteria and examples of implementation. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Art Expression, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Student Developed Materials
Walker, Merrily – TESL Talk, 1990
Discusses the use of short silent and minimal dialogue films and videos in the English-as-a-Second-Language literacy classroom and includes suggested titles and sample worksheets. Ways of using still photography to good effect are also suggested. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Films, Instructional Materials, Literacy Education
Sayers, Dennis – 1980
This monograph explicates the techniques for bilingual skills training of adults and out-of-school youth that were developed in the bilingual vocational training program at Bullard-Havens Regional Vocational-Technical School in Connecticut. The first chapter deals with the problem-posing and questioning technique known as…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Audiotape Cassettes, Bilingual Education, Classroom Techniques