This digest examines ways in which the foreign language laboratory can serve to support communicative approaches to language instruction by becoming interactive. Although, in one sense, this can be achieved through the acquisition of interactive hardware, this paper focuses on the pedagogical approaches to language lab use that create interaction…

Hill feels that very soon after the introduction of the spoken word, the written word should be learned, using the same pictures, etc. Exercises should be contextualized and contrastive. On monolingual teaching, Hill takes a pragmatic position. A controlled state, with situational drills, should precede free conversation. Reading techniques are…

The first section of this annotated bibliography cites general works on teaching, including topics such as psychology, sociology, methods and evaluation. The second section cites works that deal specifically with foreign language teaching, with emphasis on French. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

It is asserted that certain points in Russian grammar can be adequately explained only with reference to sentence stress. Areas which lend themselves to explanation in terms of sentence stress are suggested, and directions given for developing drills. (Author/RM)

The question of whether apparent similarity of two languages really facilitates the learning process is raised. Linguistic and pedagogical problems involved in the instruction of languages which resemble each other are discussed. (Text is in French.) (TL)

This article proposes the use of literary texts as a means of teaching French grammar, and to help remedy problems encountered in learning, particularly by intermediate-level students. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

Argues for a uniform procedure, along with a theoretical basis, such as is now being tested at the German for Foreigners section of the University of Hamburg. Suggests three requirements for supplementary measures which should increase language competence. Transformation exercises are explained. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Language-teaching techniques must induce primary motivation in the learner and must provide for repetition with attention. Suggestions and examples of techniques are given. (CJ)

This paper explains a language teaching method derived from the questioning of students regarding the contents of a foreign language text; student responses are made in the target language. (CK)

Presents bases from school policy and general characteristics of teaching-material units, the main features and elements of each of said units, and the pedagogic-methodological functions of the various parts. Presentation is based on, as an example, the teaching unit "In the department store" (Grade 9). (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Discusses and exemplifies the author's use of transformational methods to clarify the seemingly arbitrary use of "de" and "a" to introduce the infinitive in French. (Text is in French.) (MSE)

Reviews four approaches to selecting language textbooks and outlines points to be considered before selecting. (CK)

Gives practical hints for teaching pronunciation with special attention to accent: 1. Teaching of pronunciation should take place in a "meaningful context." 2. Mimicry drills form the basis for teaching pronunciation. 3. Discrimination drills are a prerequisite for successful teaching of pronunciation. 4. Speaking in chorus is a useful method for…

Planned changes in instructional television programming for grades 5-10 for the school year 1974/5, and to some extent for 1975/6, are reported. Information regarding seminars for inservice training and suppliers of written material is given. (RM)