In this study, EFL learners who listened to four short context-rich audio files each delivered in an unfamiliar English accent were required to produce best-attempt transcriptions and accent imitation recordings. Results indicate that exposure alone does not suffice to eliminate accent impact on EFL listeners. Importantly, results from one-way…

This paper analyses the major approaches in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) vocabulary teaching from historical perspective and puts forward multi-dimensional vocabulary teaching mode for college English. The author stresses that multi-dimensional approaches of communicative vocabulary teaching, lexical phrase teaching method, the grammar…

Describes a FLES experiment in Dobbs Ferry, New York elementary schools. (DS)

Abridgement of address presented at the second International Conference of the Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association and the New York State Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Toronto, Canada, March 27, 1971. Attempts to persuade teachers to utilize structure and vocabulary from live natural materials rather than contrived"…

Discusses a dual track'' approach to language learning providing emphases on reading and on multiple linguistic skills. (DD)

Presents an essentially Bloomfieldian approach to language and language teaching; sees the concept of language as interplay between stimuli and reactions as the basis of a wholly creditable system of teaching, a tremendous number of textbooks, and a large number of language courses." (FB)

This article discusses the use of the image in audiovisual structural exercises, on the lexical and on the grammatical level. (Text is in French.) (AM)

This text is aimed at those interested in learning the Wolof language, the most widely used language in Senegal, spoken by more than 80% of the Senegalese and Gambian people. This manual can be best used under the following conditions: (1) the instructor is Wolof born or speaks the language fluently, (2) the course is taught in intensive or…

The seven chapters in this reader include articles on Iranian history, geography, educational system, government, poets and poetry, and anecdotes. Accompanying cassettes are readings of the articles and vocabulary pronunciation practice. The reader includes an English-Persian word list. (DLI/JB)

This text in basic Arabic is audiolingual in approach and is based specifically on Muslim Baghdad Arabic, which can generally be understood throughout Iraq and to some extent throughout the Arab world. Units 1-10 present a description of the phonological system of Iraqi Arabic, with detailed explanations and drills designed to help the student…