Drawing from a project at Coventry University (England), this article discusses innovative ways to exploit computer-assisted language learning (CALL) methods in the classroom. Particular focus is on Role Reversal, an approach that transforms students into designers of their own courseware as a means of addressing the problem of grammar…

Discusses the use of computer-based language tools that are adaptable to the individual needs of ESL (English as a Second Language) students and teachers. Highlights include hands-on learning, learning objectives, examples, opportunities on the Internet, virtual tutors, and a sidebar that lists ESL electronic resources. (LRW)

Mathematics teaching and subject matter acquisition were studied with 66 linguistic minority children and 104 dominant language speaking students in a monolingual second-language class and a traditional bilingual education model in Oslo (Norway). Results indicate that linguistic minority students benefit from bilingual mathematics teaching. (SLD)

Features excerpts from selected articles that reflect major trends in English language teaching during the past 40 years. Articles include the following: "Reflection in the ESl/EFL Classroom"; "Project Work Integrated into ESP Classes"; "Teaching Portfolios as Assessment Tools"; and "Material for Teacher Autonomy." (Author/VWL)

Presents the findings from research studies regarding the effectiveness and validity of various assessment accommodations for English Language Learners (ELLs) including: modifying English exams, providing glossaries and dictionaries, and allowing extra time. Based on the research findings, provides eight recommendations to policy makers and…

Aims to integrate culture in the English-as-a-Foreign-Language classroom using the World Wide Web. Korean college students in pre-service teacher training were assigned group projects that consisted of gathering information on the culture of an English-speaking country through an Internet search and presenting the results of their projects in…

Investigates whether differences in mode (technology-enhanced or traditional) of commenting and interaction result in difference in the area, type, and nature of comments produced by peer reviewers in second language writing, and what impact observed differences have on students' revisions. Findings show the overall number of comments and…

Provides theoretical background to Exploratory Practice (EP) and illustrates how the framework of EP can be invoked in the context of doctoral research. Reports on a doctoral study that focuses on one the researcher's professional development as an EP teacher-consultant. (VWL)

Describes the Academic English program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE) at the University of Manitoba. The program provides an alternative model to standardized language tests as a means of determining university admissibility for nonnative speakers of English. Describes a survey among international students about how effective the…

Discusses the difficulty of teaching Asian languages, because their mindsets and writing systems are unfamiliar to English speakers. Cites further complications, such as staffing necessities, the history of these languages as a part of area studies, and the varied needs of heritage speakers among the learners. (Author/VWL)

Examined the influence of the social use and the history of acquisition of Euskera on comprehension and recall of two versions (Euskera-Castilian) of a scientific text read by bilingual high school and college students. Results suggested that both extensive social use and an active history of acquisition of a language improve the level of…

This cross-sectional investigation focused on second language (L2) communication among students in a junior high French late immersion program. Effects of language, sex, and grade on willingness to communicate, anxiety, and perceived communication competence, on frequency of communication in French, and on attitudes and motivation variables were…

Investigated diversity in the classroom, student background and learning experiences, and perceptions about the relationship between foreign language learning and issues of race, gender, class, and social justice among university students studying Spanish, Japanese, and Swahili. Found more racial diversity in Japanese and Swahili classes and in…

This article examines how to interpret reading problems among individuals with a home language (L1) that is different from the language of instruction in school (L2). A tentative model is proposed where the various factors involved in L2 reading are specified, providing guidelines for assessment strategies. (Contains references.) (CR)

Examined the influence of language anxiety as measured by a questionnaire on achievements in English writing and reading comprehension tasks. Subjects were native speakers of Hebrew, aged 12-13 years, learning English as a second language.(Author/VWL)