Teaching the culture of the native speakers of the foreign language being studied is an important facet of FL instruction that is of considerable interest to the students. (LG)

Discusses the possibilities and desirability of using French popular music and folk songs in teaching French as a second language. (RM)

This article describes an experiment conducted at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Romance Languages with first-year students. It was concluded that the language laboratory could best be employed to improve aural comprehension and to permit a more direct approach to contemporary French civilization. (Text is in French.) (Author/POP)

States that the building of English vocabulary is the most important contribution foreign language study can make to an education. (CK)

Illustrates how a number system in a foreign language can be taught and learned in a cultural context. (PMP)

A weekend language camp for secondary school students of Russian, attended by 125 students and teachers, is described. Tips for organization of such a camp are given. (RM)

Suggestions are made for increasing student interest and motivation for language learning. Classes should be settings for communicating the language and not for mere rote learning of pattern practices. Students should be aware of the roles languages play in the world, career opportunities, and different cultures in the community. (SW)

Area/cultural studies have not enjoyed their rightful place in foreign language teaching because of their lack of orientation. They should not only be seen as revealing "sets" of data; they should be analyzed for patterns in terms of the target area rather than the native culture. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Two marketing games are described, "Le Marche Francais" and "El Mercado: The Mexican Market Comes to Life in the Spanish Classroom." Both are patterned after a published game entitled "Market: A Simulation Game." The adaptation in each instance relied on simplifying the original game and presenting it in a form understandable to middle school…

An increase in the number of immigrants arriving in British Columbia and the change in the source countries has affected the schools, particularly in the 1970's. There has been rapid growth in the number of English as a second language (ESL) classes. Developments in ESL programs are outlined. (SW)

The study-abroad trip can contribute vitally to the success of a foreign language program, providing strong motivation for students, cultural awareness for parents and the community, and increased visibility for the foreign language department. (Author)

"Area studies" are here viewed as "civilization"; the concept is described and specific topics suggested. Area studies may start in the beginning class, using dialogs and role-playing, anticipating real-life situations in the foreign country. A sample teaching unit for grades 8-9 is presented. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

A discussion of the current enthusiasm for the French song and the popularity of French singing artists. The song as poetry opening the door to the culture of the people and as a means of making repetition and grammar learning more enjoyable is discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A course in multicultural studies offered to students at Maribyrnong High School in Victoria as an elective after one year of foreign language study is described. (RM)

A decision to eliminate the language requirement at Queenstown University is discussed. The inseparability of a language and its social culture is argued. Conditions necessary for learning a foreign language are described. The importance of the achievement of biculturalism by the student is argued. (RM)