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Direct linkde Saint Léger, Diane; Storch, Neomy – Babel, 2012
Tasks can vary in terms of difficulty and implementation conditions, and these in turn may affect the nature of the language produced by the learner. There have been a large number of studies which have investigated the effects of these task properties and implementation conditions on the language the learner produces. To date, results have been…
Descriptors: French, Oral Language, Conversational Language Courses, Comparative Analysis
Keith, George H. – French Rev, 1969
Descriptors: Conversational Language Courses, French, Idioms, Language Fluency
PDF pending restorationDefense Language Inst., Monterey, CA. – 1969
This volume of the French Basic Course contains ten situations from daily life, each divided into five sub-situations. The material for each situation consists of cartoons and lists of selected words. The purpose of the volume is to provide a vehicle for reviewing the grammar and vocabulary of lessons 1-85 of the Basic Course and adding new words…
Descriptors: Conversational Language Courses, French, Illustrations, Intensive Language Courses
Knox, Edward C. – French Rev, 1970
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Language Programs, Conversational Language Courses, French
Peer reviewedDavidheiser, James C.; And Others – Foreign Language Annals, 1995
Three examples of conversation and composition courses that work well because of a large amount of preparation and coordination are outlined in this article. Courses in German, French, and Spanish are included that are concrete examples. (JL)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Conversational Language Courses, Educational Objectives, French
Jacobus, Everett Franklin, Jr. – 1989
Based on research relating William Perry's scheme of cognitive development to foreign language proficiency, a developmental hypothesis concerning language ability is proposed. This approach suggests that lower developmental stages in the cognitive domain retard the achievement of communicative language proficiency, while higher developmental…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, Developmental Stages
Peer reviewedSlaney, Noel – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1986
Conversation cards are a basis for guided role play and are used for reviewing a foreign language unit. After two or more units, conversation cards are combined into extended conversations (conversations libres). Two detailed examples are given of conversations libres and some sample conversation cards are appended. (LMO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, French
Hawkins, Eric, Ed.; Perren, G. E., Ed. – 1978
The papers in this volume concerning intensive language teaching are grouped into three sections: "Sections bilingues,""Intensive courses within schools," and "Intensive courses at external centres." A preliminary chapter by Eric Hawkins introduces the historical context of intensive language teaching and a concluding…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Conversational Language Courses, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development
Download full textErvin, Gerard L., Ed. – 1981
Papers in this volume on individualized instruction in foreign languages include: (1) "Individualized Instruction and 'Back to Basics': Are They Compatible?" by Howard B. Altman; (2) "Individualized Instruction in French at Northwestern University" by Margaret Sinclair Breslin; (3) "An Individualized French Program for…
Descriptors: African Languages, Arabic, Computer Assisted Instruction, Conversational Language Courses
