This reference circular lists 49 sources for recordings of both literature and instruction in various foreign languages, as well as recordings for instruction in English-as-a-Second Language. Information cited was compiled from responses to a questionnaire sent to the producers and distributors of spoken-word recordings. Where available, telephone…

This volume of the French Basic Course contains ten situations from daily life, each divided into five sub-situations. The material for each situation consists of cartoons and lists of selected words. The purpose of the volume is to provide a vehicle for reviewing the grammar and vocabulary of lessons 1-85 of the Basic Course and adding new words…

Describes the development and use of a video module for an intensive conversational Portuguese class for graduate business students. Tips are given for successful classroom use of off-air videocassette recordings. (LMO)

The use of speech or language produced by native speakers in real situations for teaching oral communication skills in the second language classroom is described. Three sample lessons, based on the author's teaching experience in Japan, are presented. All lessons used material called "The Bellcrest Story," produced by the British…

Spanish language training at the Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management is discussed, focusing on the instructional materials and classroom techniques used in advanced Spanish conversation classes. While traditional materials (dialogues, dictation, literature, mass media, video- and audiotapes) and learning activities (recitation,…