Compares three methods, "Lecons de Transition C.R.E.D.I.F.,""Le Francais et la Vie," and "La France en Direct," in their transition from level one to level two. (Text is in French.) (AM)

A discussion of the current enthusiasm for the French song and the popularity of French singing artists. The song as poetry opening the door to the culture of the people and as a means of making repetition and grammar learning more enjoyable is discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Discusses how writing can be used as a learning tool in language classes where oral production is stressed. (Text is in French.) (PMP)

This section is concerned with the French song in the classroom. Subjects treated are: students writing their own songs; suggestions for using songs; adolescence and song; the song as culture. Many exercises using all skills are included. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

The importance of meaningful context in language drills is stressed. Suggestions for preparing "contextualized drills for use in the language laboratory are given. (FWB)

A detailed description of language laboratory sessions in first- and second-year advanced college French classes. Each session is fifty minutes long and includes a wide variety of carefully planned and integrated exercises. Students and instructors are happy with the program. (AMH)

Comments from students are given on the teaching of French in British primary and secondary schools where the initial emphasis is on listening and speaking, and where texts and English explanations are not used. (RM)

A discussion of the difficulties one experiences in understanding a foreign language in song. The difficulty comes from the rhyme and rhythm, and from the medium, the form of linguistic expression, itself. (AMH)