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Download full textNelson, Robert J.; Wood, Richard E. – 1975
The present study is an updating of Robert J. Nelson's ERIC Focus Report No. 11 (1969) "Using Radio to Develop and Maintain Competence in a Foreign Language." Two major areas are examined: (1) the concepts behind the use of radio in language teaching and how this application of radio reflects changes in the theory and practice of foreign language…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Radio, English (Second Language), Language Instruction
Peer reviewedSmith, Philip D. – NALLD Journal, 1977
Uses of shortwave radio in the language classroom are discussed. Benefits are increased language skills and familiarity with the target language and country. Problems of transmission and reception are discussed; obtaining a license is explained. Advice is given on purchasing a radio set. (CHK)
Descriptors: Educational Radio, Language Instruction, Language Skills, Listening Comprehension
Peer reviewedGrigsby, John L. – French Review, 1977
The use of shortwave radio in the French class is discussed. Programing, receiving equipment, problems and suggestions for improving students' skills are described. (CHK)
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Educational Radio, French, Language Skills
Garfinkel, Alan, Ed.; And Others – 1976
Two short articles describe some unusual educational radio programing. A program on African literature is broadcast by the Iowa State University radio station and consists of discussions, talks and readings. Programs are transcribed onto cassettes and kept in the university library. The second article notes that Radio Cairo has produced a textbook…
Descriptors: African Literature, Arabic, Broadcast Industry, Educational Radio
Garfinkel, Alan, Ed.; And Others – 1976
One new French course taught by short wave radio is described here, and the remainder of the issue is devoted to schedules of major language programs (French, Spanish, Russian, German and Hebrew) given on short wave radio in North America. Frequencies are given in kilohertz, wavebands in meters. Approximate reception quality under normal…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Radio, French, German
Hill, Brian; Barley, Anthony – Audio-Visual Language Journal, 1977
Various ways to use foreign language radio broadcasts in comprehension practice, speaking practice, and written work are outlined. BBC and other broadcasts in several languages are listed and annotated as to age level and topics. (CHK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Radio, Language Instruction, Listening Comprehension
Peer reviewedCrookall, David – System, 1984
Promotes the use of international broadcasting as a rich source of spoken text for foreign language learning. A basic knowledge of this technology is stressed, including types of broadcasts, times, frequency/wavelength, transmission modes, propagation variation, reception techniques, and program schedules. In addition, choice and use of equipment…
Descriptors: Broadcast Reception Equipment, Foreign Countries, Listening Skills, Modern Language Curriculum
Peer reviewedBacon, Susan M. – Foreign Language Annals, 1992
An experiment is described in which learners listened to two radio broadcasts in Spanish, then reported on their strategies, comprehension, learning, level of confidence, and affective response to the input. Elements that the learners had in common are cited, as well as some that seem idiosyncratic. (24 references) (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Language Research, Learning Strategies, Listening Comprehension, Oral Interpretation
Peer reviewedAlsop, Thomas W. – Foreign Language Annals, 1984
The planning, script writing, and production of a Spanish radio broadcast by one high school class is described. Results included increased student, parent, and administrative awareness of Spanish, multischool involvement at student Spanish levels, and increased Spanish enrollment the next school year. Alternatives to radio broadcasts are…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Class Activities, Enrollment Influences, Language Attitudes
