No single teaching method can solve all problems. This is illustrated with some examples of typical forms of planning, from which are extracted some requisites for a definition of the concept "teaching method," and for the planning of teaching methods. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Lists publications in the field of methodology (those since 1969, a few older, e.g. important publications from East Germany and less accessible ones). For the pre-1970 period, bibliographies are mentioned. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

After a brief discussion of language teaching methodology, a re-evaluation of goals and expectations in the teaching of French is proposed. (PMP)

Describes work with "topic sheets," acquiring an understanding of them, their use in teaching and the concrete help of topic sheets in the pupil's personal activity, taking as an example the theme unit "Ma famille et moi." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

In French teaching aimed toward active communication, the "dossier" is gaining importance as a medium. This contribution gives, among other things, an example (Topic: Position and role of the woman) for teaching advanced students. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This teaching guide presents 11 classic German ballads for classroom use in the instruction of German as a foreign language. For each of the 11 ballads included in the guide, questions and exercises are provided to aid student comprehension, as well as numerous drawings and other illustrative materials. (VWL)

The learning needs relevant to a communicative approach to language teaching and the appropriate teaching methods are examined. Three alternatives perspectives on language use are discussed: structural, functional, and communicative. Taken together, these perspectives highlight the goal of foreign language learning: teaching the ability to use the…

The Natural Approach to teaching second language communication skills is described. The Natural Approach is based on the proposition that acquirers in natural situations go through three stages: comprehension, early speech, and speech emergence. Provision of comprehensible input allows beginning learners to teach themselves how to speak. Thus,…

A collection of 20 papers describes innovative methods of second language instruction with the aim of promoting change and experimentation in language teaching. The papers are organized under four categories: background, the evolution of the comprehension approach, approaches to a rich acquisition environment, and approaches to a rich learning…

First the author discusses the question of the most propitious age for beginning the learning of a second language. He then describes the experimental FLES curriculum of the State of Baden-Wurttemberg and analyzes its results to date. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Discusses the application stage of the language teaching process, its purpose, some effective application activities and certain techniques for conducting these activities. (PP)

Discusses ways in which teachers can establish an atmosphere which will foster the creative use of language among their students. (PM)