Compares three methods, "Lecons de Transition C.R.E.D.I.F.,""Le Francais et la Vie," and "La France en Direct," in their transition from level one to level two. (Text is in French.) (AM)

A mock trial weighs the pros and cons of the pattern drill as it is commonly used in audiolingual methods. (RL)

An analysis of the results obtained with "Basic French--A Programmed Course" taught to University of Kentucky freshmen in 1968-69 is presented. These results, which are compared with those of two traditional audiolingual courses, have led to the following conclusions: (1) results of the Programmed Course are significantly superior to…

Suggests activities in a foreign language classroom to develop language skills and listening comprehension through conversations. (DS)

Discusses how writing can be used as a learning tool in language classes where oral production is stressed. (Text is in French.) (PMP)

This section is concerned with the French song in the classroom. Subjects treated are: students writing their own songs; suggestions for using songs; adolescence and song; the song as culture. Many exercises using all skills are included. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Lecture presented July 25, 1971 at a conference on French instruction in the intermediate schools of the Saar. (RS)

Report of a study conducted to determine whether an individualized French course would retain more students than other types of courses have in the past. (PMP)

Comments from students are given on the teaching of French in British primary and secondary schools where the initial emphasis is on listening and speaking, and where texts and English explanations are not used. (RM)