Describes Five Colleges, Inc., a consortium formed in 1965 by Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith colleges and the University of Massachusetts. Details how the cooperation between these institutions has been successful and describes some obstacles encountered. Focuses on the effects of the cooperation on the schools' foreign language…

Discusses the background of a successful English as a second language program for children with learning problems. Describes the student selection criteria, placement procedures, and a syllabus. (EKN)

Article presents a simple methodology for FLES teachers. (GB)

Part I, describing the Pilot Scheme for the teaching of French in primary schools in England and Wales, appeared in the January 1972 issue of Modern Language Journal". (DS)

Describes suggestopedia and sophrology techniques and shows how to apply them within the limitations of the traditional foreign language classroom. Cites beginning French classes at Scarborough College as an example of these techniques improving class atmosphere and student motivation. (EKN)

Discusses the pros and cons of the Dartmouth Intensive Language Model (DILM) and offers some advice on introducing such a program in any language. Concludes that DILM-trained students do learn to communicate more effectively than traditionally taught beginners. (EKN)

Discusses some common misconceptions about foreign language learning and the foreign language teaching profession. Lists some basic needs for the profession if language education is to continue to be developed and promoted. (EKN)

Describes the diversity of Latin programs from elementary through high school. Discusses five essential characteristics of Latin textbooks for the 21st century. (EKN)

Describes the planning for and the presentation of the first language career workshop at a college in California. The workshop was publicized in the college and in the community. The four panelists spoke for 45 minutes then answered questions for one hour on career opportunities for persons proficient in foreign languages. (AMH)

Describes French language classes for Hispanophones at the University of Texas at El Paso begun in order to meet needs of large Spanish-speaking contingent of its student body. Claims system has psychological and linguistic advantages and believes method could be used in any institution having Spanish-speaking students. (Author/BK)

Addresses the question of the choices offered by individualized instruction, referring to the seven years experience with Russian Program I at SUNY, Albany. Describes how this program also provides unusual opportunities to alter and individualize the traditional courses that are taught in parallel with it, at the same institution. (MES)