A heuristic procedure, suggested by Harald Weinrich, for the explication of "text coherence" or "textuality" is examined and critically analyzed. A text model emerging from this critical analysis is then adduced as an example. The concept of "transition" in particular, introduced into the debate by Weinrich, reveals…

Examines the temporal reference of Spanish verb forms by using a simple time axis showing five points of temporal reference. (NCR)

Presents a theoretical model for the bilingualization of a business concern. (Text is in French.) (AM)

Presents an analysis of the various concerns that must be addressed in modern language syllabus design. A questionnaire on students' communicative needs is included. An attempt is made to differentiate among different syllabus forms. (AM)

This article contrasts the prescriptive and descriptive meaning of the word "grammar," with examples drawn from the French verb system. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Drawing on the work of Charles Curran, this paper proposes ways in which the training of teachers might be facilitated through regular counseling. Anxiety is seen as the chief difficulty in the conventional training process. This anxiety, caused by fear of making mistakes, of losing job security, or of performing in public and being evaluated, can…

Provides a model for teaching listening comprehension through the use of soap operas. (AM)

Bilingual/bicultural education can be of benefit to all students, whatever their dominant language. In El Paso County (Texas), 56.9 percent of the population is Spanish surnamed; New York City has over 2 million Spanish surnamed people. These citizens are consumers and contributors of service in both the public and private sectors. Every…

Traces the history of the "francais fondamental," concentrating on the period following its launching in 1951. (AM)

Outlines a model for teaching French whose goal is to approximate actual language behavior as opposed to the artificial models usually provided in textbooks. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Discusses the dilemma that language variation studies have caused concerning the choice of language variety to be used in language instruction, and outlines a taxinomic model for looking at language variation (Text is in French.) (CLK)

The aim of this paper is to clear up some of the confusion that has developed around interpretations of Bernstein's concept of code-distribution. After a rapid review of the main dimensions of linguistic variation within a given society, with particular attention to sociolectal and register variation, 'codes' are examined and compared with…

Describes a prototype electronic device that may be used in the classroom or in the laboratory to display pedagogical models and student articulations of target language sounds simultaneously. (Author/AM)

Reaction of the target language speaker to the second language learner's errors may play an important role in developing awareness of norms of correctness. A model for corrective feedback has been developed. Its use helps isolate ambiguities, highlights features of corrective interaction effective in eliciting correct performance. (CHK)