A teaching model developed at a Canadian university shows that student motivation is increased when action and person-oriented communication dominate. The textbook is not abandoned, but emphasis is on free speaking. Simulation is used in small groups. Teacher participation is minimized. Simple speech samples are given. (Text is in German.)…

A study of the functional aspects of Wernicke's and Broca's areas of the cerebral cortex and their relationship to second language learning and ability. Some implications are drawn regarding second language teaching and methodology. There seems to be a relationship between methodology and the neurological mechanism used by students. (AMH)

A description of the method, materials, objectives, procedure and evaluation of a university course (also suitable for advanced secondary school students) for which the sole text was recorded news broadcasts. The students' skills in understanding normal spoken French and their appreciation for French people increased significantly. (AMH)

A presentation of a study and evaluation of a late-immersion French program in British Columbia. Grade Ten students took one semenster in which French was the only language of instruction. Proficiency of these students increased significantly. The findings, along with previous research, suggest that late immersion is a feasible option. (AMH)

Research on error analysis indicates that the learner develops an ordered system of language which is frequently erroneous, but which represents a transitional stage in his progress towards mastery. A brief analysis of some textbooks provides information about the selection and presentation of material to the learner. (SW)

Popular music is seen as useful in language teaching. Its language quality is improving. Four selection criteria are proposed: sound appeal, intelligibility, degree of difficulty, relevance to pupils' interests. Before singing, the words should be fully understood. Popular songs have an important place in area studies. (IFS/WGA)

A response to criticisms of the article "Interpretation of a Pop Song at the Upper High School Level--Leonard Cohen: 'Suzanne'," defending the interpretative procedure, including its text orientation and its emphasis on the teacher's exposition. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Integrating a foreign language culture into the teaching of the language is discussed, and a list of methods is provided.

Maintains that the language laboratory is the best way to aid language students in developing linguistic competence. The laboratory equipment needed is described and a pedagogical program for its effective use is outlined. (Text is in Italian.) (CFM)

Slides can be used in the foreign language classroom as a free conversation stimulus, for vocabulary building and grammar exercises as well as in composition, culture, and literature. No more than ten slides should be used. Students should participate fully, not merely listen to the teacher's monologue. (CFM)

Folk and popular songs are an important means of motivating students of English (FL). A teaching unit is sketched whose aim is to show the potential of a Pete Seeger folk song for teaching English, using also the Bible text on which the song is based. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The "dictee" as a method of language testing is discussed. Commonly made mistakes are described, and ways to help the student perform well discussed. (RM)

Introduces a technique for the presentation of new vocabulary in a situation which incorporates communicative use of language. (Author/DB)

A description of an individualized method of vocabulary learning developed for third year French students. Each student worked up his own set of flash cards from a recommended list of words. Words were learned in context and frequent quizzes were given. Results seemed favorable and students were enthusiastic. (AMH)

Teachers of English as a second language can try to help students build up a listening fluency so they can detect their own errors in English when it "sounds wrong." One procedure for this is explained; it involves learning discriminations through hypothesis testing of contrasts and providing immediate feedback. (CHK)