Discusses some ways in which computer technology can benefit the language teacher. (AM)

Proposes the use of an analysis of synonyms as a method for contributing to the development of cognitive skills in culturally deprived children. (AM)

Proposes the use of word games to promote the enjoyment of literature studies by second language learners. (AM)

Projects of second-year university students enrolled in French classes are described. Instead of regular classes, projects on similar subjects were grouped and presented to the class as a whole. Student reactions obtained through a questionnaire are also reported. (SW)

Presents a method, based on a contrastive analysis, for teaching English-speaking students of French how to express concepts of motion in the target language. (AM)

Discusses a paragraph-centered approach to the teaching of reading in a foreign language. (CFM)

The "theme-rheme" division leads to certain problems for Germans learning English--e.g., the greater importance of intonation in English, or the freer word-order of German. Various types of errors are discussed (systemic, context, and rule); also pedagogical treatment of "theme-rheme," including precise definition of teaching goals, and…

Argues that the monolingual method in foreign language teaching is not the best for imparting the meaning of new words. A more flexible approach should be followed, so that valuable time may be saved for more difficult tasks. (IFS/WGA)

Since students of foreign languages - particularly the weaker ones - are often unable to produce the foreign word or phrase they need, training in paraphrasing should be given. Short concentrated exercises in paraphrasing are suggested. (IFS/WGA)

Proposes an approach to advanced English as a second language grammar instruction which combines communicative learning with thorough grammatical knowledge. (AM)

Describes an experiment designed to teach note-taking techniques to students of English on the university level. (AM)

Discusses the use of puzzles as supplementary activity in the language classroom. (AM)

This article discusses the three ways in which language teaching and content teaching may be related. (CFM)

This article states that advanced composition skills must provide students with means of becoming independent writers, able to monitor their own writing and to know the means to solve problems of effective written communication. (Author/CFM)

Presents various techniques for incorporating social awareness into conversational and composition language courses. (AM)