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Wall, Lillian – Wichita State University Foreign Language Summary, 1969
Two essential concepts are developed in this paper: (1) the first year of language instruction is a period in which the student should gain basic command of the target language verbally and develop reading skills as well, and (2) the "comfort level" in reading should be retained as the student progresses. The latter, the author suggests, assures…
Descriptors: Educational Objectives, Instructional Materials, Instructional Program Divisions, Language Instruction
Wessels, Betsy Davis – 1971
This thesis develops a method of classroom language instruction for teachers of English as a second language which enables students to extend their linguistic skills from language manipulation to free oral expression. Detailed description of a model class is presented. Pedagogical guidelines for preparation of instructional materials and for…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Conversational Language Courses, English (Second Language), Instructional Materials