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Ostyn, Paul; Godin, Pierre – Modern Language Journal, 1985
Discusses two questions any language-teaching approach has to consider: (1) the component of a language on which to focus; and (2) how the linguistic material can be acquired more efficiently than in the past. Five principles for efficient acquisition of 5,000 vocabulary words are outlined, and the RALEX approach is explained. (SED)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Listening Comprehension, Material Development, Second Language Instruction