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Parr, Patricia Chapman; Krashen, Stephen D. – System, 1986
Two studies of elementary, intermediate, and advanced second language learners indicated that involuntary rehearsal of second languages ("Din in the Head") is more frequently experienced by elementary and intermediate students and much less prevalent among advanced students, suggesting that the phenomenon is related to language…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Skills, College Students, Higher Education, Interlanguage
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Crookall, David – System, 1986
Writing for the BBC World Service "Short Story" Program provides English as a second language students with the necessary conditions for "authentic writing," namely authentic and communicative writing practice, encouragement of language acquisition, and improvement of the teacher student relationship. (CB)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cultural Context, English (Second Language)
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Hussein, Jalal M. M. – System, 1986
The creative writing of English poetry by English as a second language college students helps them to: overcome initial psychological inhibitions to language learning; stimulate interest and involvement in study; develop a means of self-expression; and prepare for study in other areas. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Arabs, College Students, Creative Writing, Culture Contact