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Richards, Jack C. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
Types of answers to "yes/no" questions are categorized according to their use of "yes" or "no," use of verbs in the question, use of additional information, and use of affirmative or negative expressions. EFL textbook exercises seldom correspond to real conversation; suggestions are made for improvements. (CHK)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Skills, Language Usage

Al-Sawaf, H. B. M. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1979
This article discusses the importance of the teaching of phonetics to students of English as a Second Language (ESL) and describes the place of phonetics in a course for Iraqi students of English at the University of Mosul, Iraq. (CFM)
Descriptors: Arabic, English (Second Language), Intonation, Language Instruction

Taylor, H. J. S. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1977
This article advocates use of everyday colloquial English in the ESL classroom to give students the most exposure to the language and the ability to use English as a tool for real communication. (CHK)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, English (Second Language), Language Instruction, Language Skills