Two study modes from the paradigm of research into group-study variables are considered in the present investigation. It was hypothesized that the achievement of subjects studying language materials with a high proportion of familiar matter (practice and revision programs) will be greater in a condition of group-study with interaction, and…

This workbook was prepared as a supplement to "Basic Italian" by C. Speroni and C. L. Golino, lessons 1-19. It reflects a typical one-semester Italian program at the University of Colorado. Although each lesson deals with the specific grammar, vocabulary, and subject matter used in the respective lessons of "Basic Italian," the workbook can be…

This workbook was prepared as a supplement to "Basic Italian" by C. Speroni and C. L. Golino, lessons 20-35. It reflects a typical second-semester program at the University of Colorado. Although each lesson deals with the specific grammar, vocabulary and subject matter used in the respective lessons of "Basic Italian," the workbook can be used…

For English courses at the Continuation Level (i.e., after earning the certificate English 1 in the People's Universities), suggestions are offered as to methods and materials, based on experience at the People's University of Frankfurt. (IFS/WGA)

The documents listed in this annotated bibliography on programmed instruction in foreign languages were announced in the monthly ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) publication "Research in Education" during the period from 1967 through March 1971. The selection, which is selective rather than comprehensive, comprises reports on…

Materials used in Russian instruction in the United States and Canada are presented in four alphabetically arranged lists, for first through fourth year instruction. A list of participating institutions follows. A number key indicates which materials each institution is using. (RM)

This article presents a survey of textbooks for second-year college Spanish courses published in the last ten years. (CFM)

Vocabulary in first-year high school and college level German texts was studied. It was suggested that textbook authors use published word frequency lists to develop teaching materials that are practical, useful, and relevant to the process of communication. A word list occurring in 12 textbooks is presented in descending frequency. (SW)

Describes aspects of language teaching policy in China, including English curricula, teaching materials, and teaching methodology used at various levels of English instruction. Teacher training and the utilization of foreign experts are also discussed. (Author/CFM)

Describes an advanced French civilization course, some of the instructional materials used, and the teaching methods adopted. (AM)

This survey attempts to bring together as much information as possible on the current study and teaching of North American Indian languages in the United States and Canada. The primary source of data for this survey was a questionnaire distributed in the spring of 1973 to 61 universities and colleges in the U.S. and Canada. Other sources were…

A large number of exercises based on film advertisements, which are reproduced in the article, and suggestions for using them. The exercises include reading comprehension, vocabulary, translation and reinforcement activities. Examples are given in English, French and Italian. Suggestions for introducing students to cultural differences are also…

This article is a brief discussion of some exercises in guided translation and comparative analysis designed not only to increase students' competence in translation and knowledge of French but also to make them more attentive to their English. (CFM)

Discusses the use of compact cassettes in the context of individualized foreign language teaching in laboratory work at the university level. Presents and comments on some technical data regarding the relative merits of cassettes v reels. (IFS/WGA)

Provides suggestions for using French train schedules to simulate train travel in the French classroom, thus teaching expressions of time as well as reinforcing certain verbs and structures. (AM)