Memorization and recitation of dialogues are an important part of English as a second language (ESL) courses. However, if the goal of using dialogues is to promote free conversation, the practice of reciting dialogues must entail more than the rote memorization of another's thoughts. Therefore, the talk-and-listen method is a good technique for…

These guidelines are adapted from Verderber and Verderber's "Inter-Act," a manual for interpersonal communication. The examples are from English composition classes, but the general principles are applicable in any situation involving criticism. Guidelines for giving constructive criticism include making the criticism relevant and…

The aim of this text is to introduce Liberian English, which includes the many varieties of English spoken by Liberians, to Peace Corps volunteers. The text is divided into two sections. The first part talks about Liberian English, while the second part uses Liberian English to describe aspects of contemporary Liberian culture. Part one contains…

The Indochinese student brings a unique set of linguistic, cultural, and psychological problems to the English as a second language (ESL) classroom. Indochinese refugees may be illiterate in their first language, lack the prior education needed to cope with a formalized learning situation, have traditional learning and study patterns that…

For bringing students to the point of free discourse, the dialog is especially suitable. The various types of dialog are discussed, and the various steps through which the student must go. Hints are given for producing dialogs useful for teaching FL. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Distinguishes between structure-oriented and situational dialog, suggesting methods and materials. The following are recommended: Jerrem and Skutznik, "Conversation Exercises in Everyday English" (Longman); M. Ockenden, "Situational Dialogues" (Longman); Jupp, Milne and Plowright, "Talk English" (Heineman); and M. Underwood, "Listen to This"…

Describes a study of 50 hours of English instruction in People's Universities. Observers kept records of classroom procedures, trying to assess the role of the textbook, classroom use of dialogs and exercises in the textbook, and the practicality of the exercises. Results are given in detail. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Proposes a "situation typology" for foreign language teaching, based on social-psychological research. Offers samples of English dialogue. Shows the need for analysis and classification of everyday situations, for use in foreign language teaching. (IFS/WGA)

Some features of "persuasion dialogue" are examined, and suggestions are offered for ways in which persuasion might be used as a topic in the language class to stimulate the use of realistic language through appropriate role playing. Three dialogues are presented that illustrate different kinds of persuasion. (SW)

Outlines some applications of Natural Language Processing, the capacity of computers to process human language, to language teaching. The role of syntactic parsing (the assigning of grammatical structure to sentences by computer) and semantically based processing is examined. (Author/SED)

Investigates the changes in perceived communication in evolving friendships. Changes in depth of communication suggested that after an initial decline, people in deteriorating relationships may increase the intimacy of their communication. Also, deterioration was not a mirror image reversal of friendship development. (SRT)

Describes a three-step process which enables students to understand the subjunctive in German. This method is based on Stephen Krashen and Tracy Terrell's Natural Approach and involves students in communicative situations through the use of props, dialogs, and mini-dramas. (SED)

Describes von Thun's communication model which consists of four sides: relationship (you), factual contents (object), self-revelation (I), and appeal (call). Suggestions are made as to which side(s) should be emphasized when teaching the foreign language in the country itself and when teaching it in the home country. (SED)

An approach to encourage discussion in the mathematics classroom is presented. Teaching methods are discussed, followed by sections on planning effective mathematical situations, lesson plans which generate discussion, and controlling classroom interaction to generate discussion. (MNS)

Outlines interesting approaches and exercises for pronunciation instruction in the French class. The focus is on auditory discrimination, integration, phoneme-grapheme correspondence, and creativity with sounds. (MSE)