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Janitza, Jean – Francais dans le Monde, 1985
A productive language exercise that uses the computer and a variation on the cloze procedure by deleting every third word and requiring the student to insert a grammatically and thematically acceptable term is described. (MSE)
Descriptors: Abstracting, Classroom Techniques, Cloze Procedure, Computer Assisted Instruction

Schcolnik, Miriam – CALICO Journal, 1987
Describes how to use RE-WORD, a method for practicing reading skills with a word processor, and outlines kinds of assignments and examples of tasks. Advantages and disadvantages of the method and student attitudes toward it are discussed. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Instructional Innovation, Reading Comprehension

Grandin, John M. – 1985
German business correspondence is an essential part of a business German course because of the difficulties involved in using the required language style and because it is integral to business practice in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. A recently published text by W. Schmitz and D. Scheiner of the Goethe Institute is reviewed and found to be…
Descriptors: Business Correspondence, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, German
Quann, Steve; Satin, Diana – 2000
This textbook leads high-beginning and intermediate English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) students through cooperative computer-based activities that combine language learning with training in basic computer skills and word processing. Each unit concentrates on a basic concept of word processing while also focusing on a grammar topic. Skills are…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology, English (Second Language)
Hewer, Sue – 1989
The role of word and data processing as tools is discussed for students, writers, information handlers, and teachers to use in setting up activities with specific language learning objectives. The book is intended to help teachers enhance and extend everyday classroom activities through essential information technology skills. Chapters cover the…
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
North Carolina State Dept. of Public Instruction, Raleigh. – 1990
This guide, resulting from a four-site middle school study of the use of computers and related technology in second language instruction, is presented for the use by middle school language teachers. The guide includes lessons, coded to the state teacher handbook for second language instruction, and management hints, sample lesson plans, and other…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, French
Strauss, Andre – 1986
A technique designed to make the classroom use of videotapes for second language teaching for specific purposes more efficient is described. The technique begins with a classroom review of basic vocabulary and structures, which is then tested with a computer exercise. A second stage requires discussion and memorization of vocabulary and phrases…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Discovery Learning, English for Special Purposes
Lewis, Pam – Learning & Leading with Technology, 1997
Presents activities that demonstrate how productivity software can be used to motivate beginning middle-school foreign- language students (or elementary-school foreign-language- immersion students.) The exercises employ word-processing tools to increase language fluency, spelling, and agreement skills. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Education, Immersion Programs
Hopwood, Tony – 1989
A discussion of the use of word processing for the instruction of English as a Second Language (ESL) is presented in two parts. The first addresses the uses of the technology in teaching language skills, including writing, vocabulary, grammatical competence, reading skills, and oral skills. Related literature is reviewed and specific examples of…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language)
Mangenot, Francois – Francais dans le Monde, 1994
Because use of computers in second-language classrooms may tend to decrease interpersonal interaction, and therefore communication, ways to promote interaction are offered. These include small group computer projects, and suggestions are made for use with various computer functions and features: tutorials, word processing, voice recording,…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Communication, Classroom Techniques, Communication Skills

Hall, Christopher – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
Examines how application of computer-assisted language learning (CALL) and information technology can be used to overcome "grammar deficit" seen in many British undergraduate German students. A combination of explicit, implicit, and exploratory grammar teaching approaches uses diverse resources, including word processing packages,…
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), College Instruction, Computer Uses in Education, Dictionaries
Atkinson, Terry – 1992
This guide, designed for British modern language teachers, explores the potential of informational technology (IT) to help educators meet the objectives of the National Curriculum. An introductory chapter discusses the role of IT as specified in the curriculum, including both instruction in use of IT and use of IT to enhance classroom instruction.…
Descriptors: British National Curriculum, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy
Chinatown Manpower Project, Inc., New York, NY. – 1988
This document describes a project that provides full-time training in the microcomputing area of data entry/word processing as well as job-specific English as a second language (ESL) to adults whose first language is Chinese. The project includes a component that develops the trainees' language proficiency in business communications while…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Bilingual Education, Chinese Americans, Clerical Occupations
Community Coll. of Rhode Island, Warwick. – 1987
This document describes a project that provided vocational skills and job-specific English-as-a-second-language (ESL) training to Spanish-speaking adults in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Project BILLET (Bilingual Learning and Employment Training) offered training in five vocational skill areas: machine technology, welding technology, geriatric nursing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Basic Skills, Bilingual Education, Competency Based Education
Boswood, Tim, Ed. – 1997
A collection of classroom approaches and activities using computers for language learning is presented. Some require sophisticated installations, but most do not, and most use software readily available on most workplace computer systems. The activities were chosen because they use sound language learning strategies. The book is divided into five…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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