A technique used in an advanced French writing class to encourage student self-correction is described. The technique focused on correction of verbs and their tenses; reduction of repetition; appropriate use of "on" and "nous;" and verification of possessive adjectives, negatives, personal pronouns, spelling, and punctuation.…

A new approach to learning French verbs based on the stem of the present tense and ignoring traditional classifications by infinitive is proposed. (MSE)

Focuses on the current enchantment of educators and students with audiovisual materials and emphasizes that this genre is destined to have a permanent place in modern education. The article points out the good qualities of this genre: variety, utility, and pleasure. (Author/CK)

Describes an experimental French foreign language program in one Italian region's primary schools. Discussion focuses on specific strategies used for developing proficiency at that age level based on the characteristics of French and the nature of language. (MSE)

Within the sphere of information, the term "interactive" has acquired a meaning that encompasses the usage of information networks and the end results of accessing the information. This article emphasizes that teachers of second languages can best meet the academic needs of their students by guiding their usage of computer information to…