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Peer reviewedBostock, David – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1988
Discusses the problems for a head of department in organizing first foreign language classes. The merits of ability grouping are briefly analyzed. The mixed ability approach is proposed as most desirable, especially with the use of topic-based as opposed to traditional grammar-based language courses. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Foreign Countries, Grammar Translation Method, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
