Is phonetics essential in the learning of pronunciation? It is taught in the hope of aiding muscular-motor function and is therefore essential. The problem arises then of designing a course which supplies the learner with all relevant phonetic information during pronunciation teaching in the most effective way. (CFM)

This article discusses the nature of translation as a linguistic phenomenon, and the pros and cons of its application to second language instruction. (CLK)

To help educators in the Southeast meet the needs of English language learners, SERVE has developed this report, which provides a synthesis of federal and state policies, descriptions of and research on instructional programs, and a closer look at trends, policies, and programs in the Southeast. The summary data presented here should be viewed by…

This paper, written in Spanish, focuses on the instruction of English as a Second Language in the context of cultural understanding, rather than from a purely linguistic point of view. It argues that foreign language instruction should include lessons in the field of sociology, anthropology, history, geography, politics, the arts, and popular…

Foreign language study and culture study are two important complementary subjects which have the outward direction of interest and human value necessary for students to develop their personal growth. Article describes a program for such growth. (Author/RK)

Discusses development and objectives of language educational centers concerned with the signigicance of applied linguistics in the development of second language learning theory. (RL)

First part of a continued article. (DS)

Special issue devoted to the second conference on structuro-global-audio-visual methodology, at Mons, Belgium, 1971; text of a talk which formed the basis of discussion during the conference. (VM)

Recent linguistic data support the thesis that overt correction is unnecessary and, indeed, inadvisable. (Author)

Methods for using various visual materials, readily available in the classroom, to motivate the learner to communicate more freely in his second language. (RB)