Panel discussion presented at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG), November 27-29, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (DS)

Bibliography included. (DS)

This paper discusses attitudes which influence study habits and the specific skills needed for successful study. A description of a class designed to develop study skills is given including such topics as the use of a dictionary, outlining, textbook reading, note-taking and the library. Appendices provide sample exercises of note-taking and a…

Text of a speech delivered at the Northeast Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, Boston, Massachusetts, March 20, 1970. (DS)

The importance of meaningful context in language drills is stressed. Suggestions for preparing "contextualized drills for use in the language laboratory are given. (FWB)

Relates the experience of the Darien (Connecticut) High School in converting a scarcely used language laboratory into a vital foreign language resource center. (DS)

Examines the place and use of language labs, audiovisual equipment, and computers in foreign language classrooms of the future. (EKN)

Reports on an experiment designed to evaluate the effects of "slowed speech" on language students' achievements in listening comprehension. Two second semester college level French classes provided the experimental and control groups. Contrary to expectations, pre- and postexperiment tests showed a significant drop in the experimental…

Tests given over several semesters of university language laboratory work showed that laboratory periods longer than 35 minutes become unproductive because of fatigue. A change of procedure after 30 minutes--such as test exercises--will activate the learners' power of concentration for another 15 minutes. (IFS/WGA)

Answering critics of language laboratory effectiveness, this article presents a methodology for laboratory work which includes working in partnership. Necessary technical equipment is described. Learning goals are proposed, and possible further developments in the method are suggested. (IFS/WGA)

"Reforms" have created large schools, which make new problems for the teacher. The following are briefly discussed: preparation of teaching material, procuring supplementary visual and auditory material, constructing tests, using the language laboratory, constructing a preparatory course, projects, and individualized instruction. (Text is in…

Discusses the use of language laboratories for the teaching of French in Denmark. (Text is in French.) (CLK)