Using newspapers in FL teaching gives pupils experience reading original texts, and offers possibilities for vocabulary building. Here one must be aware of vocabulary differences between West and East Germany (FRG, GDR), particularly in ideological areas. The writer shows how vocabulary drills can be based on newspaper material. (Text is in…

Student-produced slide shows are found to be an effective way to develop listening and speaking skills for the advanced German student who may be bored with other oral exercises. (CHK)

This book, written for students who have studied English as a second or foreign language for up to six years, aims to (1) correct the mistakes which even advanced students make, by demonstrating how native English writers use certain "tricky" structures, and giving the students practice in their correct usage; (2) improve the students' powers of…

Advanced students can grasp the meaning of many new words from clues in the context. Such words often occur as obvious synonyms, as summarizing words, in comparisons and associations, etc. Two types of exercises are presented which may help to develop the students' ability to recognize such words. (IFS/WGA)

This reader for high intermediate or advanced students of English as a second language may be used on the secondary level for students from 14 to 18 years of age who have had about five years of instruction in daily classes, or on the adult level for students who have had two years of work. With a three-way emphasis on reading, speaking, and…

This course is designed to meet the needs of any student, either concurrently or previously enrolled in third- or fourth-year French, who desires to review the essentials of French grammar and to increase his vocabulary. It is, however, specifically planned for those who want to take the College Board Achievement Test in French. For that reason,…

This course outline for advanced students of Spanish is based on Units 24 and 25 of "A-LM Spanish," first edition, with numerous materials added. The multiple skills of language are enhanced with continued emphasis on guided discussion and free conversation. Nominalization with the definite, indefinite, and neuter articles is among the…

This advanced English vocabulary course is intended for students who need the non-technical vocabulary which will enable them to read English textbooks and other material on professional subjects. The course consists of four workbooks which can be covered in three months of intensive study. They are mainly self-instructional. There are five…

This advanced English vocabulary course is intended for students who need the non-technical vocabulary which will enable them to read English textbooks and other material on professional subjects. The course consists of four workbooks which can be covered in three months of intensive study. They are mainly self-instructional. There are five…