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Forth, Ian; Naysmith, John – Language Learning Journal, 1995
This article questions the presentation of rules in the classroom and explores some of the different senses of the term "rule." After making some basic distinctions, the article considers implications for the classroom and suggests there is no single approach to the presentation of grammar rules, and that learners should be encouraged to…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Foreign Countries, Grammar, Learning Strategies
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Atkinson, David; And Others – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Focuses on beginner foreign-language classes at the university level with the goal of identifying the types of learners who participate in "languages for all" programs and how their needs can best be addressed during the first weeks of the course. Students' initial learning needs to be compensated by the development of various kinds of awareness…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Context Effect, Higher Education, Introductory Courses
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O'Sullivan, Tony – Language Learning Journal, 1994
Discusses criteria to apply to key aspects of the inspection and monitoring process in modern language instruction. Quality assurance includes assessment of the whole learning environment. Ten characteristics of a good modern language lesson are listed. (six references) (CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives
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Buckby, Mike – Language Learning Journal, 1996
Selects the major demands in the new general syllabus for second-language learning in the United Kingdom and suggests ways in which teachers and learners can successfully fulfill them. These criteria center around vocabulary requirements and writing, speaking, listening, and reading tests. (10 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Expository Writing, Foreign Countries
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Hotho-Jackson, Sabine – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Examines the drop-out factor in adult language classes. It is argued that when focusing on the learner as an individual, it is important to consider the social reality of the learning situation. The first task is to identify the motivational factors confronting teachers in the language classroom and to find ways to support the student's motivation…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Course Content, Dropout Prevention, Factor Analysis
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Yonglin, Yan – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Reviews what has happened in the field of second-language teaching over the past decades and examines the development of the process approach to writing by comparing it with the traditional product approach. A critical evaluation of the new approach follows and forms the premise for recommending a philosophy of eclecticism. (41 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Course Objectives, Foreign Countries, Learning Processes
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Pierce, Colin – Language Learning Journal, 1995
Describes a learning system developed at Wirral Metropolitan College (UK) for self-access language provision, linked to a competence accreditation scheme. The competency-based approach is suited to languages because it offers a measure of built-in accountability. Flexible workshop provision is an effective means of delivering languages to a broad…
Descriptors: Accountability, Competency Based Education, Course Objectives, Distance Education
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Dutton, Nigel – Language Learning Journal, 1997
Discusses mixed ability teaching within the British comprehensive foreign language educational system. Findings reveal that the British system will not soon return to selective modern language teaching (MLT) focusing on grammar and translation, and it is concluded that differentiation is the key to successful MLT for the next century. (CK)
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Grammar