Discusses the systematic inclusion of vocabulary work and vocabulary tests in teaching English. The suggestions deal with the pupils' preparation through vocabulary work at home, and with the giving of vocabulary tests, their construction, and grading. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

This article describes two studies undertaken in Quebec to determine the attitudes of French-speaking adolescents towards English culture. The studies are based on fundamental notions concerning the role of motivation and attitudes in second language learning. (Text is in French.) (CLK)

This article discusses the role of teacher attitudes and motivation in second language learning and language instruction. (CLK)

Discusses at what point during foreign language instruction the use of visual aids is most pedagogically meaningful and technically efficient. Compares traditional instructional media with more contemporary and/or technical visual ones such as overhead, slide and film projection and comics. (Text is in German.) (TL)

Describes an experimental drama laboratory using a new course called "Scenario" which is designed to help those who speak sub-standard English improve their command of the language. A model scenario, commentary on the drama-lab approach, description of video taping lab, outline of class procedure, and sample coaching and critique cards are…

Reports on an experiment, conducted on 664 beginning French students at a university, designed to measure the advantages of illustrations in the development of reading comprehension skills. (Author/AM)

Describes a prototype electronic device that may be used in the classroom or in the laboratory to display pedagogical models and student articulations of target language sounds simultaneously. (Author/AM)

Describes a method, developed to make vocabulary learning a creative challenge, that consists of a four-step learning process that makes the student responsible for selecting words to learn daily. (Author/AM)

Analyzes the physiological, acoustic, and auditory reasons for errors in the pronunciation of French nasal vowels by students, and suggests techniques for overcoming the difficulties identified. (AM)

Describes research in adult language instruction, specifically with regard to the process from analysis of language needs to methodological realization. (AM)

Describes an innovative method for teaching reading in French to adult students. The method consists of literal translations in English with the English words, gradually replaced by French. (Author/AM)

Presents a method which incorporates scientific language in the French classroom through instruction in scientific attitudes and content. (AM)

This is a report of the findings of a longitudinal study of the immersion program in one school district through the primary grades, and a description of the British Columbia French Study, an evaluation of elementary French programs in the province. Discussion includes grade level and staffing questions. (AMH)

A description of three immersion programs: the Coquitlan late immersion study, a summer late immersion program for secondary school students and the summer Language Bursary Program for university students. The objectives, methodology, data and procedures for each study are described. The summer programs are yet to be evaluated. (AMH)

This article describes a series of videotapes on German grammar developed for beginning students. (Author/NCR)