Beginning teachers face serious difficulties in trying to apply the "Situational" approach to the teaching of English as a foreign language. Some of these are discussed. Five steps are proposed for overcoming these difficulties by thoroughly preparing the students. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Observations on the current state of the teaching of writing to beginning foreign language students. Kinds of texts used, when and how to introduce reading, consideration of student needs, socio-cultural factors, the problem of motivation, and pedagogical implications are among the topics discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A language, a social practice, cannot be taught or learned apart from determining sociological factors. The effect of this sociological understanding on foreign language methodology, particularly the functional approach, and learner-centered education is discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This article discusses the methodology and the works of the Englishman Harold E. Palmer, which deal with the teaching of foreign languages, in particular the teaching of English as a second language. (Text is in Italian.) (CFM)

A first report on an attempt to introduce a second language, specifically German, in four state schools in Australia. The rationale, details about the program, a summary of the teaching, the relationship between FLES, bilingual education and general language programs, and the question of continuity are discussed. (AMH)

A good collection of French proverbs and their English equivalents, classified according to subject. It is suggested that proverbs be used to promote the learning of vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, ease of self-expression, and appreciation of French culture. (AMH)

Reaction of the target language speaker to the second language learner's errors may play an important role in developing awareness of norms of correctness. A model for corrective feedback has been developed. Its use helps isolate ambiguities, highlights features of corrective interaction effective in eliciting correct performance. (CHK)

Explores the teaching of English as a second language and suggests ways in which English can be organized for teaching. (MB)

The introductory article in an issue devoted to songs as a teaching device. The article deals with English and American rock, folk and pop music. It makes the point that learning a language is also learning the culture of the people who speak the language. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

This article discusses nonverbal communication in its relation to teaching of foreign languages. Nonverbal communication is defined, evaluated, and discussed in terms of function, teacher personality, training techniques, and class arrangements. (CHK)

A discussion of social drama understood as observable reality. Social reality with its value systems or lack thereof, as defined by a particular environment and context, and the implications of social drama for the teaching of civilization are discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Recommends a method of teaching Russian vocabulary that focuses on new words in context and on their structure: root, prefix, suffix, sound changes, and borrowings. Sources for teachers are given in the bibliography. (LMO)

Presents a proposal to bring literature into the basic program of instruction and make it a meaningful component of the learning process. A model lesson describes how literary texts can be perceived and studied as performances of a language. (CB)

Suggests instructional methods and communication strategies for second language learning which include the students' need to express themselves in non-pedagogic situations. Elements of basic awareness of face-to-face interaction are also presented. (Author/CB)

Analysis of language research and observation of two language classes suggest that, when teachers devote efforts to promoting students' encounters with and use of natural language, students will have the opportunity not only to learn about language, but also to arrive at proficiency in its use. (CB)