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Valid Research into Foreign Language Teaching--Two Recent Projects.

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Freedman, Elaine S. – System, 1979

Two small-scale studies of foreign language test validity are reviewed. The teacher variable is found to be the great threat to test validity, even when grammatical material is presented in the language laboratory. Suggestions for compensating for teacher influence are offered. (JB)

Descriptors: Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Language Teachers, Language Tests

The Language Laboratory and Teaching English at the College Level in Japan: Part Two.

Izumi, Masuko; And Others – Journal of the National Association of Learning Laboratory Directors, 1979

Discusses why and how language laboratories are used in Japan to develop aural perception and comprehension and oral production in English. Presents some practical suggestions for the preparation of relevant teaching materials. (PMJ)

Descriptors: Aural Learning, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Language Instruction