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Peer reviewedTauman, Walter Vladimir – Russian Language Journal, 1982
Questions the relevance of the traditional structural/grammatical approach to Russian course design. Suggests instead a functional notional approach and provides an overview of its rationale and principles. (EKN)
Descriptors: Communicative Competence (Languages), Grammar Translation Method, Instructional Materials, Notional Functional Syllabi
Peer reviewedSingerman, Alan J. – French Review, 1982
Discusses a semi-independent eclectic teaching model, designed to alleviate some of the problems of intermediate-level language classes. It attempts to capitalize on the virtues of a variety of approaches by combining features of each that best accomplish specific language teaching goals. (EKN)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Audiotape Recordings, Dialogs (Language), French
Elson, Nicholas – TESL Talk, 1983
Surveys some of the principal theories and methodologies in second language instruction. (EKN)
Descriptors: Audiolingual Methods, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Grammar Translation Method
Peer reviewedBostock, David – British Journal of Language Teaching, 1988
Discusses the problems for a head of department in organizing first foreign language classes. The merits of ability grouping are briefly analyzed. The mixed ability approach is proposed as most desirable, especially with the use of topic-based as opposed to traditional grammar-based language courses. (Author/LMO)
Descriptors: Ability Grouping, Foreign Countries, Grammar Translation Method, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
