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Peer reviewedThomas, Alain – Canadian Modern Language Review, 1998
Examines the problem posed for French second-language learners by the irregular dropping of French final consonants, examining the rules presented in textbooks and comparing them with findings of various linguistic surveys conducted in France and Canada. Differences observed between theory and reality lead to practical advice for French teachers.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Consonants, Contrastive Linguistics, Foreign Countries
Gasser, Rachel Beatrice; And Others – Francais dans le Monde, 1993
Four ideas for classroom French instruction are described, including a lesson in the use of indicative and subjunctive moods; creative writing exercises; a comparison of the text styles of letters with different purposes; and a beginning French geography lesson. (MSE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Creative Writing, Cultural Education
Morgan, Carol; Cain, Albane – 2000
This book analyzes an intercultural project undertaken by French and English 14-year-olds based on an exchange of materials created by the pupils and focused on the topic of law and order. The project was based on a view of learning as a dialogic process in a more meaningful way than is often the case in foreign language classrooms. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Connected Discourse, Cultural Awareness, Dialogs (Language)
Download full textDechesne, Marti A. – 1998
A literature review, undertaken in preparation for a study of French regional needs for workforce English language instruction at the college level, covers research on this topic in areas of France and other non-English-speaking countries, student perspectives on language needs and motivation for learning English, linguistic issues in addressing…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, English (Second Language)
Caouette, Claudine, Ed.; Larrivee, Pierre, Ed. – 1997
English translations of articles in French in this issue include these: "Discourse Reported in the Print Media"; "Comparison of Register in Quebec and French Speakers"; "Method of Description of Specialized Verbs in View of Machine Translation Applications"; "Dialectal Areas in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande…
Descriptors: Adjectives, Biblical Literature, Braille, Contrastive Linguistics
