Discusses the use of two-way amateur radio contacts in language courses to provide personal contact with speakers of the target language. Pilot courses in German and Spanish are described as well as a curriculum-based, interuniversity German conversation course, and an activity utilizing CB radio equipment. (AMH)

This book gathers ideas and practices in teaching English as a second language to serve as a reference for the leader of a conversation group. A variety of tested techniques is included for stimulating conversation among students with a basic command of English. The book begins with a discussion of what is involved in directed conversation…

This manual is designed to offer teachers ideas that appeal to middle school students (ages 10-11 to 14-15) and give them short-term successful experiences in the foreign language classroom. The activities described here provide ideas for learning that involve the four basic skills of foreign language learning - listening, speaking, reading,…