Discusses the importance of adapting ESP instruction to the students' various needs and levels. (EKN)

The historical development of strong and weak definitions of applied linguistics is traced. It is argued that weak definitions do not limit themselves to resolution of second-language teaching problems, potentially address all practical language-related problems, and provide the necessary flexibility for realistic theory and practice of applied…

This consideration of grammar assumes that both meaning and form are central. Also argues that receptive and productive knowledges are organized differently and the process activating the knowledges is distinct. An example is provided of the semantic area covering possessive, part-whole and social/professional relationships and realized by the…

Addresses the issue of classroom management in the foreign language teaching context. The dominant sources of management problems are identified and related student behaviors are enumerated. A rationale and directive are provided for continued research in this area. (Author/CB)

Discusses the value of using translation exercises in the second language classroom, specifically for the insight they afford into the organizations of meanings in different languages and cultures. (EKN)

Presents a bibliography on computer assisted language learning. Most citations are post-1997 journal articles and book publications. (Author/VWL)

Presents a tentative framework for a checklist for language simulation evaluation, which is meant as a practical device for improving success in simulations by analysing factors militating against completely successful simulations. Suggests four categories to be used in evaluating simulations: the simulation itself, the participants, the setting,…

Discusses the use of microcomputers in language teaching by addressing two questions: (1) What can computer-based techniques do that cannot be done by any other technique? (2) Is it desirable or necessary to do so? Concludes that computers are capable of creating learning environments with which the learner can interact. (SED)

Presents guidelines for organization of conversation groups and suggests conversational activities for first year of language study including directed dialogs, use of questions, telephone vocabulary, and restaurant activities. Emphasizes importance of teacher supervision of, rather than participation in, conversational activities. (Author/BK)

Describes a pilot scheme designed to help teachers and students to solve some of the problems inherent in teaching a foreign language (in this case, French) to a group of students of different levels. The course makes extensive use of language laboratory and peer group teaching. (Author/CB)

Examines requirements for successful computerized instruction in second language acquisition including relationship between teachers and programers, analyzes limitations of computerized instruction, and examines new technologies. (BK)

Surveys recent trends in language teaching thinking in terms of the distinction between the technological and ecological perspectives on teaching and learning. Attention is given to the strategies involved in the practical realization of an ecological approach to language teaching. (Author/VWL)

Considers the rationale for using a focus on form approach to teaching form as opposed to the more traditional focus on forms approach where linguistic features are treated sequentially. Describes methodological options for attending to form in communication. (Author/VWL)

Describes the architecture of an Intelligent Computer Language Learning (ICALL) system, and argues that the knowledge of a language required for teaching cannot be adequately represented in an ICALL system's database. Positive uses of computer-assisted language learning suited for the teaching of specific skills are discussed. 22 references.…

Investigates the relationship between second language learners' (L2) vocabulary size and their affix knowledge and attempts to find out the order of affix acquisition. Results show that L2 learners affix knowledge correlated with their vocabulary size and that affixes could be ranked in terms of accuracy order. (Author/VWL)