Discusses a study of the grammar and syntax development in the speech of three children; adapted from the forthcoming book, Developmental Psychology Today" (CRM Books, Communications Research Machines, Inc., 1971). (Editor/SW)

Continuing series on French grammar. (DS)

The author points out the contextualization (the teaching of structures in relation to a context), although desirable in language teaching, may not always be possible, especially in materials for more advanced students. (FWB)

Classifies context clues as meaning bearing, language bearing, or organizational; lists uses of context clues in each of these areas; and defines methods of teaching context clues. Bibliography. (MD)

Focuses upon the importance of understanding the consequences of the "myth, masking, and mode" in guiding the language development of black disadvantaged children; based upon a paper presented before the Niagara Linguistic Frontier. (RD)

The Introduction and Part I appeared in "Journal of English as a Second Language, volume 3, number 2, pages 1-21, Winter 1968. (FWB)

Lecture given before the Annual Conference and Course on Reading (23d, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10-21, 1967).

Examines viewers' perceptions of characters and their speech to see if: (1) the language of the characters corresponds to the language of Black speech communities as described by sociolinguists; (2) White viewers perceive language as important in their perceptions of the characters; and (3) White viewers are more likely to identify with speakers…

The linguistic home environments of 10 language-delayed children and 10 linguistically normal children were compared using audiorecordings of parent-child dyads. Significant differences were found between the linguistic interactions of parents with a language-disordered child and parents with a linguistically normal child in all areas studied.…

Transcripts of 11 dialogs based on rhythmic syllable groups, which make clear the rhythmic structures at the base of spoken French, are presented. Phonetic, lexical, and grammatical variation within the same rhythmic structure strengthen the exercise. The exercises are for intermediate and advanced adult students. (MSE)