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Download full textNational Education Association, Washington, DC. Dept. of Foreign Languages. – 1969
Parents' most frequent questions about foreign language programs in U.S. public schools are answered in this leaflet. Topics briefly covered include (1) the problem of who should study a foreign language, (2) the selection of a foreign language, (3) the advantages of early language training, (4) the amount of time needed for competence in the…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Classical Languages, FLES, Language Instruction
PDF pending restorationPetherbridge, Douglas – Alberta Modern Language Journal, 1976
This paper first addresses the issue of the contradictory nature of informed opinion and advice in the foreign language field today. It goes on to consider such controversial topics as the introduction of the written symbol, teaching the language versus teaching about it, teaching culture, the usefulness of FLES, and individualization. The…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Cultural Education, FLES, Grammar
Kelly, Joseph G. – Wichita State University Foreign Language Summary, 1970
The author suggests that educators must (1) realistically assess the ways in which language study can and cannot contribute significantly to the student's overall educational experience and devise new methods which consciously stress goals attainable within the available time period, (2) provide more than one kind of introductory course, and (3)…
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Core Curriculum, Language Instruction, Language Programs
Allen, Edward D.; And Others – 1968
This comprehensive booklet treats foreign language instruction development, current practices, and observable trends. Sections on the changing role of foreign language instruction and on methodology are emphasized. Social pressures, international events, and changing educational attitudes since the turn of the century are discussed. Methods used…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Audiolingual Methods, Bibliographies, Curriculum Development
White, J. E. G. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1973
Descriptions of courses, materials, and future developments in English further education programs are presented; paper presented at a meeting of the Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research EPC Joint Consultative Group, March 16, 1973. (RL)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Audiolingual Methods, Continuation Education, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedTwaddell, W. F. – Foreign Language Annals, 1973
Disparages the mentalist view of language (generative and transformational grammar theories) and those people who represent it. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Learning Theories, Modern Languages, Opinions
Floyd, John D. A. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1973
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, French, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedChastain, Kenneth – Hispania, 1971
Descriptors: Attitudes, Audiolingual Methods, Grammar Translation Method, Modern Languages
Politzer, Robert L. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 1972
Article stresses the need for the language teacher to fight to restore the foreign language curriculum. (ML)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Curriculum Problems, Language Instruction, Modern Language Curriculum
Peer reviewedIngram, D. E. – Babel, 1971
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar, Language Patterns, Modern Languages
Le Comte, Jean; Gebler, Jean-Marc – Education and Culture, 1969
"Education and Culture is a publication of the Council for Cultural Co-operation of the Council of Europe. The autumn 1969 issue is a special number devoted to modern languages. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiovisual Aids, Electronic Equipment, Language Laboratories
Peer reviewedChastain, Kenneth – Language Learning, 1970
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Cognitive Ability, Communications, Educational Psychology
Peer reviewedEltis, K. J. – Babel: Journal of the Australian Federation of Modern Language Teachers' Associations, 1975
Criticizes the tendency of language teachers to rely on the content and methods of the text and argues that teachers must themselves decide on the approaches appropriate to the objectives they have established. The audio-lingual method is examined critically, and the cognitive-code learning approach is briefly described. (KM)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Educational Objectives, Language Instruction, Language Teachers
BARRUTIA, RICHARD – 1966
THE OVERLY STRINGENT APPLICATION OF THEORIES OF RULE-GOVERNED GRAMMAR TO LANGUAGE TEACHING CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS FOR THE LEARNER. ELABORATION OF A RULE OF GRAMMAR IN ADVANCE OF DRILL HOLDS THREE DANGERS--(1) THE FALSE SECURITY WHICH RESULTS WHEN THE STUDENT FEELS THAT HE HAS LEARNED SOME ELEMENT OF VERBAL COMMUNICATION BECAUSE HE CAN STATE THE RULE,…
Descriptors: Applied Linguistics, Audiolingual Methods, Grammar, Induction
Peer reviewedSiliakus, H. J. – Babel, 1972
Abridged version of lecture presented at an in-service training course sponsored by the Modern Language Teachers' Association (Australia) at Hobart, Australia, July 13-14, 1972. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, College Language Programs, Language Instruction, Language Teachers
