Reasons for Indonesian students' reluctance to practice English are discussed, including absence of classroom follow-up activities. Some teaching/learning principles are noted, followed by some conversation teaching techniques (e.g., using humor, rhymes/songs, and interviews). (Contains 10 references.) (LB)

A straightforward method for improving second-language writing skills is described that also encourages oral discussion of grammar. Drawing on process writing principles and group activity, the method involves having students correct their peers' work. (Contains four references.) (LB)

A reciprocal teaching procedure is described that involves four strategies: clarifying, identifying the main idea, summarizing, and predicting. Benefits are illustrated from transcripts of teacher-student interaction during adult student second-language reading classes. (Contains three references.) (LB)

A Language Learning Experience course is described that includes authentic classroom context, hands-on participation, observation, and reflection/discussion, as well as a new dimension: focus on the language learners and their responses. As part of teacher education, it goes beyond the traditional diary studies. (Contains 18 references.) (LB)

In business correspondence and technical communications, lack of coherence can cause serious misunderstanding. This paper examines how the problem of generating coherence is addressed in English for Business and Technology textbooks. It proposes a cognitive approach to skill building and presents a teaching procedure for doing so. (Contains two…

The "ask and answer" speaking technique, designed as a follow-up to reading, aims to capitalize on opportunities for incidental vocabulary learning. This article describes the technique and examines the vocabulary use of a group of young English-as-a-Second-Language learners engaged in "ask and answer" tasks. Suggestions for teachers are offered.…

The whole-language approach is seen to be applicable within communicative language teaching for young Indonesian students. The goal of teaching English in Indonesia is to teach students to read effectively, and whole-language instruction allows them to read immediately. Examples of reading activities are given. (Contains nine references.) (LB)

In a study of learner-centered teaching, eight student teachers examined their students' reaction to a number of lessons and tasks. Information was gleaned on aspects of learning, materials, and management perceived to be helpful, and a simple procedure was suggested for helping teachers to conduct similar action research. (Contains five…

This document consists of five years (1988-1992, 10 issues) of the Singapore-based journal "Guidelines." Issues contain articles on a variety of topics in second language teaching. Topics include classroom language teaching strategies, techniques for teaching specific language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) or knowledge…

A design for a translation class is described that is based on the author's experience in teaching translation to English language university students in Indonesia. Types of translation are discussed, followed by task design elements: goals, input, activities, role, and classroom procedures. (Contains 12 references.) (LB)

The complexity of teaching comparisons in Southeast Asian second-language classes is described, and misleading presentations in many grammar and course books are cited. (LB)

The paper discusses general types of nonverbal behavior (NVB) and encourages teachers to use NVB influences in the classroom. (Contains eight references.) (LB)

Emphasizing expository writing, this paper describes the writing instruction approaches used in IKIP Bandung, an Indonesian institute. The syntax-to-rhetoric approach is discussed along with strategies to help students practice topic development with appropriate linguistic forms. (Contains three references.) (LB)

The challenges facing language teachers with large classes are discussed from an Australian perspective, including absentee learners and field coverage. Some blackboard and student performance techniques are identified along with possibilities of group work and individual work. (Contains five references.) (LB)

The place of group work in three possible language classroom contexts is considered. No definitive generalizations are drawn, but a few inferences are noted: good teachers vary in organization and teaching styles; learner preferences vary; and not enough is known about group work in large classes in "difficult circumstances." (Contains 14…