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Carruthers, Heidy P. Cuervo – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The traditional language laboratory consists of computer-based exercises in which students practice the language individually, working on language form drills and listening comprehension activities. In addition to the traditional approach to the laboratory requirement, students in the study participated in a weekly conversation hour focusing on…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Oral Language, Language Proficiency, Spanish
Whiteson, Valerie – 1977
The introduction of a listening comprehension component in the Israeli Matriculation examination of English as a Foreign Language has necessitated research into more effective methods of testing listening comprehension. Oral proficiency has been part of the examination for some time, but more reliable methods of evaluating the test are needed. An…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Group Testing, Higher Education
Johansson, Stig – 1973
This paper presents arguments in favor of using partial dictation as a test of foreign language proficiency. In this kind of test, subjects listen to recordings of material in the foreign language and are required to fill in missing words in a written version of the recordings. Partial dictation is preferable to ordinary dictation in that: (1) it…
Descriptors: Cloze Procedure, English (Second Language), Error Analysis (Language), Grammar
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Marston, Patrick – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1972
Descriptors: Aural Learning, German, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories
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Yalden, Janice – NALLD Journal, 1971
Describes a teaching experiment at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. Study reported in this paper was supported by a Commission on Undergraduate Teaching and Learning, Faculty of Arts, Carleton University. (DS)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Grammar, Language Laboratories, Language Tests
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Smith, Philip D., Jr. – NALLD Journal, 1980
Reports on an experiment designed to evaluate the effects of "slowed speech" on language students' achievements in listening comprehension. Two second semester college level French classes provided the experimental and control groups. Contrary to expectations, pre- and postexperiment tests showed a significant drop in the experimental…
Descriptors: Audiotape Recordings, Data Analysis, Educational Technology, French
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Zielsprache Englisch, 1976
Describes the oral language examinations developed by ARELS (Association of Recognized English Language Schools). Copies of the examinations in the form of "Picture Story Booklets" and "Reading Passage Booklets" can be obtained from ARELS, 15 Holland Park Gardens, London W14 8DZ. (IFS/WGA)
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Language Fluency, Language Laboratories, Language Proficiency
Davison, J. M.; Geake, P. M. – Mod Lang, 1970
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, College Language Programs, Intonation, Language Laboratories
McDonough, S. H. – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1976
Listening comprehension exercises in second language instruction are expected to: (1) increase students' efficiency at message extraction, and (2) lead to assimilation of new vocabulary and expressions. Data from a small experiment using such exercises illustrate the distinctions drawn and the limitations. (CHK)
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Language Instruction, Language Laboratories, Language Skills
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Denham, Patricia A. – English Language Teaching Journal, 1974
Descriptors: Advanced Students, Auditory Discrimination, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language)
Vanasco, Lourdes C. – 1994
This paper discusses the importance of listening comprehension in the learning of English as a Second Language (ESL). It is argued that more emphasis needs to be given to the neglected skills of listening comprehension, since most training in oral communication at the secondary and college level focuses on effective speaking. The paper outlines…
Descriptors: Auditory Discrimination, English (Second Language), Higher Education, Instructional Materials
Spencer, Richard E.; Seguin, Edmond L. – 1964
An experiment, using College Board Achievement Tests in German Reading and Listening Comprehension, to compare the effectiveness of earphones and loudspeakers in language test presentation is described. Related opinions, implications, and conclusions on the effectiveness of communication media in language teaching and testing are offered. (AF)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Auditory Discrimination, Educational Experiments, Experiments
Croft, Kenneth, Ed. – 1972
This collection of readings on the topic of teaching English as a second language (ESL) has a twofold purpose: to enlarge the ESL teacher's awareness of the field and to assist in the professional growth of the new teacher or teacher-trainee. Each of the book's nine sections deal with one area of ESL instruction. Section 1, "Trends and Practices,"…
Descriptors: Dialogs (Language), Educational Media, English (Second Language), Grammar
Ladu, Tora; And Others
Four- and six-year language programs emphasizing the development of listening comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding are outlined in this guide. Major sections cover guiding principles in the development of the foreign language curriculum, teaching techniques, and evaluation. Subclassified materials include coverage…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), Cultural Education, Individualized Instruction, Language Instruction
Andrade, Manuel; And Others – 1964
The Stanford-Denver Project is a continuing study of elementary school Spanish instruction. These five documents report on various aspects of this study, especially the use of new technology to make instruction of Spanish more efficient. The first study details the construction of a listening comprehension test which could be given via television…
Descriptors: Autoinstructional Aids, Conversational Language Courses, Educational Programs, Educational Television
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