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Peer reviewedPowell, Bob; And Others – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Discusses a questionnaire sent to 300 teachers in the United Kingdom regarding teachers' opinions about teaching in the target language (TL). Findings indicate that teachers generally favor TL teaching, although considerable anxiety exists about TL testing. Additionally, teachers are concerned about less able pupils not achieving their full…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Change Strategies, Curriculum Design, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedJones, Marian Giles – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Discusses the overall role of languages in Europe, focusing on the relevance of second language instruction to all pupils, multilingualism, the role of English, minority languages, languages and culture, language teaching methodologies, nationalism and internationalism, and the national curriculum for modern foreign languages in England and Wales.…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, English, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedMacrory, Gee – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Examines the extent to which foreign language use should play a prominent part in a course. The article discusses subject knowledge; factors affecting students' language skills; course objectives, structure and content; student reaction to questions about tutor input and the topics appropriate for teaching in the foreign language; and perceived…
Descriptors: Class Size, Course Content, Course Objectives, Foreign Countries
