An attempt to describe "what is known today about the description of the talking and listening process," which concludes that "much of language can be a) considered as a motor-skill, and b) seen to be susceptible of motor-control." (Author/LS)

Part of a section, "4 Reading Techniques that Work.

Describes a graduated series of writing, reading, and listening exercises designed to develop student experience and self-confidence in receiving and giving technical information. (MM)

The internal reliability of the Speech Sounds Perception Test was examined in two independent samples. Both indicated a significantly greater number of errors on the first half of the test; the largest number of errors occurred on Subtests B and A. Reliability coefficients and a performance classification formula are discussed. (Author/CM)

Music listening experiences have a role in the general music program. "Scanning" is Harry S. Broudy's approach to developing responsiveness to music's expressive qualities through music listening. (AM)

Presents study constructed to consider what kind of errors of misperception of English pronunciation by Japanese are revealed in dictation. Results show errors of segmental sounds are caused by interference from Japanese. Believes dictation provides means of exact, immediate, and simple key feedback to learner. (Author/BK)

Hypothesized that a significant positive correlation exists between cognitive backlog, or unassimilated material, and receiver apprehension. Results confirmed the hypothesis. (PD)

Describes new approach to use of audio-motor unit as listening comprehension strategy composed of a series of oral commands which elicit physical responses. Proposes using these units in language lab in order to conserve time and have an objective means of evaluating units. (Author/BK)

Focusing techniques are procedures for capturing and holding the attention of the learners. A number of ideas are presented for focusing techniques for lecture, discussion, and demonstration. (MP)

Twenty hyperactive children (ages 6-16) were administered dichotic digits tasks requiring free report and selective listening under stimulant medication (methylphenidate). Results demonstrated that stimulants may act to maintain selective attention and to inhibit channel switching. Right-ear superiority was influenced by task variables but not by…

Problems inherent in curricula for trainable mentally retarded (TMR) students are considered, approaches to cognitive training of retarded learners are reviewed, similarities among school problems of mentally retarded and minority children are pointed out, and a study investigating whether TMR students use or learn the necessary variety of…

Reports on a study of errors made in dictation exercises (German as a foreign language, Hamburg University). Notes that aural misunderstandings lead to erroneous original interpretations which distort the message of the text. Calls for caution and further research on the use of dictation. (IFS/WGA)

Radio would make a valuable tool for developing listening comprehension and speaking skills. A wide range of accents are available over commercial radio. Extensive listening would be done for pleasure; intensive listening would have a goal in mind, such as the use of a particular syntactic pattern. (PJM)

Describes some of the techniques that can be used to exploit the radio news in the ESL classroom. The techniques do not follow the traditional listening comprehension format (text plus questions) and attempt, whenever possible, to integrate listening with other language skills. Techniques include listening for main and specific information and…

A model which should form the basis of minimal training in health counseling skills is presented. (JD)