This paper attempts to integrate several different theories of the second-language learning process into a general theory of the human learners. Includes references. (JL)

Examines the rules that determine presence or absence of the definite article with place names in English. To help students of English-as-a-Second-Language learn when to use the definite article, a prototype concept is proposed based on the notions "at home" and "on the road." (23 references) (OD)

Discusses the measurability of linguistic and communicative competence in light of the performance/competence dichotomy, and proposes a method for measuring loss of communicative competence using spontaneous speech data. (11 references) (Author/CK)