In the light of previous research into the correlation between the acquisition of formulaic sequences and language learners' fluency gains, this study aims to investigate the extent to which an intensive course of direct instruction in preselected targeted formulaic sequences can improve IELTS students' oral fluency. In achieving this purpose, the…

This booklet has been assembled in order to provide students of Italian with a compact source of cultural information on their target area. Chapters include discussion of: (1) introduction to Italian; (2) origins of the Italian population; (3) geography; (4) history including the Roman Era, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the "Risorgimento," and…

Several hundred military terms in Russian are contained in this pamphlet. Terms pertaining to army, navy, and air force weaponry and procedures are presented on aural comprehension enrichment word cards with English translations on the reverse side. (RL)

Several hundred military terms in Vietnamese are contained in this pamphlet. Terms pertaining to army, navy, and air force weaponry and procedures are presented on aural comprehension enrichment word cards with English translations on the reverse side. (RL)

Three Army programs in English as a second language (ESL) are evaluated. The programs had lengths of 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 6 months. The evaluation was carried out with a standardized group test of English comprehension, an individually administered test of oral proficiency, questionnaires, observations, followup questionnaires and tests, informal…