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Veciana, Roberto – Yelmo, 1979
Lists the Spanish verbs most frequently used in various texts, in order of frequency. (NCR)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Usage, Second Language Learning, Spanish
Peer reviewedStanley, Julia P. – College English, 1979
Suggests that "inappropriate" uses of language should be defined as those uses that contribute to misinterpretation, obscurity, and deception. (DD)
Descriptors: English Instruction, Higher Education, Language Attitudes, Language Instruction
Trim, John, L. M. – Francais dans le Monde, 1979
Discusses second language learning in the context of linguistic and societal needs of the learner. (AM)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Individual Needs, Language Instruction, Language Role
Peer reviewedWilson, Lionel – English Quarterly, 1979
Considers the interactions of language and thought, noting the attendant implications for language instruction. (RL)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Needs, English Instruction
Kirstein, Boni – Linguistik und Didaktik, 1978
In connection with a discussion of the problem of language norms, the question is posed. Should not a pragmatic approach to foreign language teaching be emancipated from a pragmatic approach to linguistics? (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Language Instruction, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory
Pearce, Michael – Englisch, 1979
Shows that the English names of meals are variously applied, according to geographical area and social class, as well as working hours and personal habits. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: Dialect Studies, English, Geography, Language Instruction
Bradley, D. – Yelmo, 1979
Presents a list of 46 new socio-political terms in Spanish that are being used more frequently in literature today. Definitions of the terms are included as well as the sources where the terms were used. (NCR)
Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Usage, Linguistic Borrowing, Political Issues
Van Deth, J. P. – Francais dans le Monde, 1979
Examines the current situation regarding the study and use of French in various European countries as well as the United States. It is suggested that French language and culture can best be promoted through the promotion of the study of many languages. (AM)
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Education, French, Language Enrollment
Stevenson, Douglas K.; Brunt, Richard J. – Praxis des Neusprachlichen Unterrichts, 1979
Finds that American English is slighted in favor of British English in German schools. Cites examples of differlng language norms which could cause misunderstandings. Finds that American usage deserves more attention because of the political and cultural importance of the United States. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Usage, Language Variation
Hoy, Peter H. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1979
Argues for an awareness on the part of employers and teachers of the important role language skills can play in industry. (AM)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, Employment Qualifications, Industry, Language Enrollment
Stanley, Julia Penelope – 1979
In an "Esquire" magazine column, John Simon attempts to trivialize, through visual satire, the articulation by Wayne O'Neil of the linguistic position that teaching standard English perpetuates oppression and is itself oppressive; but his attempt provides, instead, a vivid representation of the political relationship between the teaching of…
Descriptors: Diachronic Linguistics, English, English Instruction, Females
Peer reviewedHendrickson, James M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1979
Presents a method for classifying errors of second language learners for the purpose of: (1) evaluating information in samples of students' communication, (2) diagnosing individual learner needs, (3) developing individualized instructional materials, and (4) deciding which errors to correct first. Suggests applications of the method in…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language)
Lester, Mark; And Others – ELT Documents, 1978
This issue contains articles ranging from a theoretical discussion of the nature of an international language to an assessment of the implications of teaching a local form of English. The following articles are included: (1) "International English and Language Variation," by M. Lester; (2) "The English Language, Ideology, and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Communication (Thought Transfer), Cultural Differences, Dialect Studies
