Discusses the use of song as a language-learning medium. Particular reference is made to the use of folk songs in teaching French. (AM)

This article discusses the use of magazines and newspapers as reading materials for second language teaching at the intermediate level, specifically in the teaching of Dutch to native French speakers. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This article criticizes the systematic use of audio-visual methods in second language teaching because of the imprecise semantic impression they may leave on the student. The use of translation exercises is proposed as an alternative. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

This article reports on the first four colloquia at Neuchatel. Research in the areas of discourse analysis, the discovery of interpretive processes, and communicative competence should shape the evolution of second language teaching. (Text is in French.) (CDSH/CLK)

A theoretical framework is proposed in which comics may be studied in the foreign language classroom. Major areas in which scholars in France have formulated a pedagogy of comics are reviewed. A short bibliography of the most recent studies on the subject is given. (Author/RM)

Teachers' attitudes toward language teaching trends were surveyed. Prospective teachers about to enter the profession believed that language programs should be self-paced and there should be a cooperative learning climate in classrooms. Experienced teachers were more moderate but used techniques for self-pacing and real communication often in…

Describes a method of using "pesos" as a reward for prompt homework assignments, extra work and good grades, and also as a forfeit for using English in the Spanish class, unfinished assignments, or to buy points on a test. (CHK)

Offers suggestions for sketches and role-playing in English for adults: a sketch about doctor and patient, a 3-hour study project to provide experience in understanding in visual context, in proper voice register, in writing a related story, etc. (IFS/WGA)

The objective of the procedure outlined in this article is to introduce new items, bring the learner to the point of being able to integrate these items in his approximative competence and so extend his ability to the production of extended discourse. Lesson transcripts document the use of the procedure. (Author/CFM)

Wherever aural comprehension is prized, together with literacy and ability to read the foreign language, dictation may be found to be both profitable for teaching and valid for testing. It must not be presented as a series of spelling traps but as a realistic language activity. (Author/CFM)

The Center for Slavic and East European Studies at Ohio State University conducts outreach programs with area high school Russian departments. Workshops and programs deal with teaching materials, methods and techniques, public relations, goals, and articulation with colleges and universities. (CHK)

An investigation was undertaken to examine relationships between student learning styles and traditional environments or individualized settings in second language learning. Students with high conceptual-level scores preferred an individualized environment, while those with low conceptual-level scores needed a traditional environment. (CHK)

Reviews materials relating to Russian speech which have appeared in the journal "Russkij Jazyk Za Rubezom" since its first issue in 1967. The articles reviewed are divided into three categories: the stylistics of Russian speech, specific conversation expressions, and methodology. (CLK)

Presents the results of research designed to examine language acquisition within the four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as it is affected by both non-distorted retardation and repetition of speech. (CLK)

Some of the methods used in teaching a French class composed of about 20 children classified as slow learners with an average reading age of 6 plus are described. Emphasis was on listening skills and background knowledge. (RM)