Five articles offer varied approaches to French second-language instruction through songs. Techniques for using songs include exploring their history, promoting French singers, and classroom exercises to develop a range of language skills. The ideas were contributed by educators in several countries. (MSE)

Suggestions are made for choosing popular songs for classroom language study and for promoting their appreciation and interpretation. Examples are included. (MSE)

Popular music is discussed as a means of interesting adolescents and young adults in a foreign culture and language. A number of language class exercises are offered, focusing on different aspects of the songs and their roles: vocabulary; musical structure; culture contact; syntax; and creativity. (MSE)

Strategies for promoting French and French language instruction are described. In Norway, a French popular music promotion has been launched cooperatively by record producers in both countries; a Chinese program links like organizations in the two countries; and in Israel, an initiative focuses on French song. (MSE)