A week-long intensive Spanish course for 15 advanced students, at a residential center is described. The advantages of this type of program are noted. (SJL)

Special features and advantages of foreign language mini-courses and suggestions for establishing a workable system are discussed. One advantage of the system is the minimizing of schedule conflicts. (SW)

This article attempts a compromise between the additional time often required for a student to "master" the curriculum and the pressure to finish the material on time. The article suggests some steps in teaching a typical grammar unit and illustrates how the method may be carried out in the classroom. (Author/KM)

Suggestions are offered for improving the conditions under which English is taught in secondary schools in France. Scheduling, class size, in-service training needs, and teaching methods are treated. The importance of test-oriented instruction in determining students' language proficiency is discussed. (JB)