Describes a program using translated stories about a familiar folk character, with related exercises, to link comprehension of SE patterns with the principles of selection, presentation, and cohesion in literature. (MSE)

An experiment was conducted to investigate follow-up procedures for ETV programs. The study was conducted in Glasgow with a series designed to teach English to immigrant children. One group received a linguistically-oriented follow-up; another a situationally-oriented follow-up. The latter group performed better in the evaluation. (RM)

The need for students of English to learn the question pattern "What is X like?" is described, and techniques for teaching this pattern are discussed. (RM)

The tasks of the translation teacher--the elicitation of correct translations and the prevention of incorrect translations--are discussed. (Author/HP)

The need for mastery of question forms by the English language learner is discussed. A system of techniques for use with a group of intermediate young adult learners familiar with question patterns but lacking oral practice is suggested. (RM)

A discussion is presented that shows that, in teaching reading in a foreign language, the aims, procedures, and techniques can be virtually the same as those once used for the acquisition of reading skills in the mother tongue. (Author/HP)